Benefit comes in multiple forms. There's the benefit you get when finishing a project, and the benefit of gathering experience on the way. In the end that's th

Benefit comes in multiple forms. There's the benefit you get when finishing a project, and the benefit of gathering experience on the way. In the end that's the way we learn and improve: by pushing the boundaries into unknown territory instead of always going with the methods that have already been working. To actually be sufficiently motivated to dive into a new hard area, having a goal is important, even if it's unrealistic. And when the time comes to actually build something serious it's good to be aware of what to expect and be familiar with the tools.