I don’t disagree, but I will add that copying proven patterns without an understanding of the core mechanics will only carry you for a short distance. Very sim

I don’t disagree, but I will add that copying proven patterns without an understanding of the core mechanics will only carry you for a short distance. Very similar to how one could be very productive by glueing together stackoverflow snippets and random 3rd party modules for a while, but once the first tough problem arises it is a lost cause. With code that is usually tangible in form of a bug or performance issue. With design, it might still tick all the „look and feel“ boxes and yet be utterly broken. „The design of everday things“ is often recommended because it is so relatable even for readers with no expertise in the field. This is not to say that reading it is sufficient to make you a capable designer.