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To be honest, I don't think using programming language (e.g. learn Go) books is a great way to approach learning as it's a bit too passive and often ends up as
by j_kao 4y ago
To be honest, I don't think using programming language (e.g. learn Go) books is a great way to approach learning as it's a bit too passive and often ends up as coffee table material. I'd argue trying to build a project and using the latest documentation helps things stick better. Obviously better if you have to do it for work.
On the other hand, programming and architecture concepts (e.g. designing data intensive applications) make a lot more sense as books, since they are high level concepts. In that case, use whatever medium reduces distraction. That's often in physical book form.
- emehex 4y agoTechnical programming language books can be, and are great if commit to typing out every single line of code presented!
- robswc 4y agoI think this is fair. I do have to say though, as a past "video learner" I've switched to books and I don't think I'm going back. If I'm in a crunch, videos and docs are great. Learning a "new" thing, the books are great mostly because _usually_ the author is experienced and most importantly (imo) it reveals unknown uknowns. I think for me I learn best by Doing -> Books -> Videos But really, it depends on what you're trying to accomplish.