Comments on: Strengths and Pitfalls of Online Tutorials for Beginners (Developers/Programmers) http://codingpad.maryspad.com/2009/07/01/strengths-and-pitfalls-of-online-tutorials-for-beginne-developersdesigners/ Programming blog - Discussions, Tutorials, Resources Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:37:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: fushar http://codingpad.maryspad.com/2009/07/01/strengths-and-pitfalls-of-online-tutorials-for-beginne-developersdesigners/comment-page-1/#comment-8292 fushar Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:58:42 +0000 http://codingpad.maryspad.com/?p=972#comment-8292 I agree with you very much! These days I'm learning programming on websites, because they're free and contain so many enormous information! I agree with you very much! These days I’m learning programming on websites, because they’re free and contain so many enormous information!

]]> By: admin http://codingpad.maryspad.com/2009/07/01/strengths-and-pitfalls-of-online-tutorials-for-beginne-developersdesigners/comment-page-1/#comment-8098 admin Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:19:00 +0000 http://codingpad.maryspad.com/?p=972#comment-8098 Ian, I know exactly what you mean. That's why I prefer books and resources that have lots of examples and projects. My strategy is to start out with an idea project, or develop one as I read, and then try to code it as I go or when I'm done. Knowledge sticks better when you actually use it, much like Shane and Greg said. :) The trick, and the point of my post, is to not forget the fundamentals, and to develop a learning plan that is well thought out and that makes sure you learn the fundamentals and the rules. Good luck! Ian,

I know exactly what you mean. That’s why I prefer books and resources that have lots of examples and projects. My strategy is to start out with an idea project, or develop one as I read, and then try to code it as I go or when I’m done. Knowledge sticks better when you actually use it, much like Shane and Greg said. :)

The trick, and the point of my post, is to not forget the fundamentals, and to develop a learning plan that is well thought out and that makes sure you learn the fundamentals and the rules.

Good luck!

]]> By: Ian http://codingpad.maryspad.com/2009/07/01/strengths-and-pitfalls-of-online-tutorials-for-beginne-developersdesigners/comment-page-1/#comment-8090 Ian Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:56:57 +0000 http://codingpad.maryspad.com/?p=972#comment-8090 This was a great read. Thanks for the links to Stanford. I find I am really good at reading programing how-to books but then when I try and do something I don't remember any of it. This was a great read. Thanks for the links to Stanford.

I find I am really good at reading programing how-to books but then when I try and do something I don’t remember any of it.

]]> By: Shane Sponagle http://codingpad.maryspad.com/2009/07/01/strengths-and-pitfalls-of-online-tutorials-for-beginne-developersdesigners/comment-page-1/#comment-8058 Shane Sponagle Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:08:11 +0000 http://codingpad.maryspad.com/?p=972#comment-8058 Great post...I agree with Greg, get your hands dirty as much as possible...but this is true for anything in life :) Great post…I agree with Greg, get your hands dirty as much as possible…but this is true for anything in life :)

]]> By: admin http://codingpad.maryspad.com/2009/07/01/strengths-and-pitfalls-of-online-tutorials-for-beginne-developersdesigners/comment-page-1/#comment-8049 admin Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:01:51 +0000 http://codingpad.maryspad.com/?p=972#comment-8049 No problem. Glad you found the post useful! While it helps to have more than one skill, it's important to make sure your knowledge is not so fragmented that it eventually does you more harm than good! :) No problem. Glad you found the post useful! While it helps to have more than one skill, it’s important to make sure your knowledge is not so fragmented that it eventually does you more harm than good!
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]]> By: admin http://codingpad.maryspad.com/2009/07/01/strengths-and-pitfalls-of-online-tutorials-for-beginne-developersdesigners/comment-page-1/#comment-8048 admin Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:00:01 +0000 http://codingpad.maryspad.com/?p=972#comment-8048 Greg I completely agree. You have to keep building as this is the only way to develop and hone your skills. Use it or lose it is very true in this instance. Thanks! :) Greg
I completely agree. You have to keep building as this is the only way to develop and hone your skills. Use it or lose it is very true in this instance.

Thanks! :)

]]> By: Greg http://codingpad.maryspad.com/2009/07/01/strengths-and-pitfalls-of-online-tutorials-for-beginne-developersdesigners/comment-page-1/#comment-8047 Greg Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:48:12 +0000 http://codingpad.maryspad.com/?p=972#comment-8047 I would add build, build, build. Even if you don't have a customer, a developer must build. I don't believe there is any substitute for good old trial and error. I would add build, build, build. Even if you don’t have a customer, a developer must build. I don’t believe there is any substitute for good old trial and error.

]]> By: Tech Introvert http://codingpad.maryspad.com/2009/07/01/strengths-and-pitfalls-of-online-tutorials-for-beginne-developersdesigners/comment-page-1/#comment-8046 Tech Introvert Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:08:37 +0000 http://codingpad.maryspad.com/?p=972#comment-8046 This is fantastic advice. My knowledge has become terribly fragmented, so I'm going to use some of your tips to get a handle on it. Thank you! This is fantastic advice. My knowledge has become terribly fragmented, so I’m going to use some of your tips to get a handle on it. Thank you!

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