Learning Techniques for Programmers, by Programmers

[jeden]

As a programmer, you know there’s a constant need to stay up-to-date with technologies you love, as well as the ones you don’t — you need to keep learning to stay relevant in your industry. Learning is a key component of experience. And experience is a cornerstone of a rewarding, fulfilling career as a programmer. […]

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This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.raywenderlich.com/467-learning-techniques-for-programmers-by-programmers

[srdpatel]

So, I have found best way to learn coding and it is implement whatever you have just learnt always immediately! So, know something new and then immediately implement the same! Do Experiments! Share! Explore! Repeat!
For learning techniques, there are so many and in technical terms those are like elaborative interrogation, self-explanation, Summarization, highlighting, keyword mnemonic, imagery use for text learning, Re-reading, practice testing, distributed practice, interleaved practice and what not… But i think what matters most is something different like: Interest and Passion!

[jeden]

Yeah I agree that interest and passion are great motivators.
Practice right after learning is another excellent way to “persist” what learned. And I would do it, if I had the time :]