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Two kinds of learning, right? Learning by example (e.g. reading books, reading others' code) and learning by doing (e.g. experience building things, writing you
by barnaby 17y ago
Two kinds of learning, right? Learning by example (e.g. reading books, reading others' code) and learning by doing (e.g. experience building things, writing your own code).
People often do one but forget the other.
- mprime 17y agoI agree 100%. I think it usually comes down to confidence: if you're not confident in your ability, it's all too tempting to try to learn "just a little bit more" and never take the plunge enough to practice. On the other end of the spectrum are the audacious "rock star developer" wannabes. Skillful programming requires a weird mix of both attitudes.