It's a constant cycle of learning and applying. You can't retain the knowledge without actually doing the coding. I'd say, read enough to know the basics (may

It's a constant cycle of learning and applying. You can't retain the knowledge without actually doing the coding. I'd say, read enough to know the basics (maybe chapters 1-2?) and then jump into your IDE and code away, then when you hit the knowledge wall go back to the books and continue the cycle. I guess my main point is that 1 and 2 go hand-in-hand. hope this helps!