1. Have a Decent Knowledge of the Core Language
Before exploring a library or framework, ensure you have a good grasp of the core language. Understanding the basics will help you debug issues, extend functionality, and comprehend what's happening under the hood.
For instance, in JavaScript, learning DOM manipulation is crucial because many libraries and frameworks handle this under the hood, and understanding it will give you deeper insights when using them.
2. Understand the "Why" of Library/framework?
Before diving in, know why the library exists. What problems does it solve?
What limitations/challenges in the core language does it overcome?
The first thing to understand is why the library is needed.
3. Face the Problems Without the Library:
Researching the library's purpose is good but experiencing core language challenges firsthand is better.
So go through the problems.
For example, with JavaScript, building a complex project will reveal issues which the library solves.
4. Explore Available Libraries:
Explore the existing options in the market.
Compare them based on popularity, use, documentation,and how well they solve the problems you're facing.
Every library solves a different problem, depends on the use case.
5. Start learning:
Get a high-level overview of the library: the core concepts, principles, and the structure of the library.
Make a small roadmap of the concepts to learn.
Look at the documentation for an overview.
Start with the fundamentals.
6. Official Documentation:
The official documentation is always your best resource when learning any library or framework. It provides the most accurate and up-to-date information, often with tutorials, guides, and examples to help you get started. For instance, React's official documentation is highly regarded for its clarity and comprehensiveness, making it an excellent learning resource for both beginners and advanced developers.
7. Video-Based Learning:
For videos whatever concept you want to learn search on YouTube, explore few channels and you will get to know the best channels to learn from.
Select 2-3 channels whichever you like as your go to channel and start learning.
8. Building small projects:
Build small projects as you learn new concepts, it is one of the most effective ways to solidify your understanding.
As you explore each new idea or feature, create a simple project to apply it in a real-world context.
9. Building a large project:
To understand how large projects are built, start by building through 1-2 tutorials.
Then build a project on your own from scratch, explore already existing solutions and take inspiration from them.
Use AI tools wherever you are stuck.
Final Thoughts:
Remember, learning a new library or framework is a journey, not a race, don’t rush through the concepts.
Consistency is key, and it's important to practice what you learn through projects.
Ask doubts/questions in communities if you are stuck.
Thanks for reading! 🙌
I hope you find this helpful.
If I missed anything or if you have any doubts, feel free to comment below.
I'm happy to help!
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