I can't believe but 2 weeks have passed already and they have not been the easiest. Despite my partner falling ill and some - as they call it - challenges at my regular 9-5, I did manage to continue learning.
The pomodoro technique definitely proofed itself worth it. I kept following the Freecodecamp learning paths and discovered The Odin Project - more on that later.
My conclusion of the last weeks: I do enjoy the comfort of freedcodecamp telling me exactly what to do. However, starting my own project seems terrifying although I'm capable. As for most people it's difficult, I assume, to take off the training wheels.
The Odin Project somehow took away this kind of anxiety though. With the curriculum being structured and offering all information + additional resources I can continue learning but do need to use my logical thinking more actively.
I need to come up with the solution and use the knowledge I have.
I need to look up things in documentations/ stackoverflow.
I need to think ahead and make decisions but also question my decisions.
Especially the last part is what elevated my learning. Now I'm recapping more effectively and ask myself 'Can I explain this concept to somebody else?'. Because if I can explain it, it means I understood and if there are certain things I can't explain, I just identified a gap in my knowledge.
Lastly, engaging in channels where other people ask questions about their code is also a great way for me to learn. Taking a look and asking myself 'How would I approach this?', 'What's the cause?' and if I come up with a solution 'How can I explain this to the person asking?'.
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