React tech itself isn't all that complicated. The problem is when you start needing all these other frameworks to get a decent workflow: code, build, run, debug iteration loop.
Rabbit holes are great and you should really learn how the different frameworks work, eventually.
The problem I can see is that you end up reading more than doing and that hurts retention of the knowledge. I would recommend following any tutorial to just get you up to speed on a good code, build, run, and debug cycle then deep dive into a particular topic. That would help you understand where that framework/language/paradigm fits in the scheme of building the product.
Hi my name is Omar, I’m a software engineer that specializes in creating great front end experiences, primarily using react. When I’m not engineering I like to game and make music.
I definitely agree, I think there is a danger of reading so much and not really retaining it. It's something i have a problem with myself at times. At a point I just try to force myself to experiment with what I'm reading about which can help me wrap my brain around the new concept.
I have tried forcing my way through some things, I always find my mind wandering back to other things mentioned that I do not know about. The danger of reading too much is real, somewhat like drinking out of a fire hose.
Thank you for the response and advice!
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React tech itself isn't all that complicated. The problem is when you start needing all these other frameworks to get a decent workflow: code, build, run, debug iteration loop.
Rabbit holes are great and you should really learn how the different frameworks work, eventually.
The problem I can see is that you end up reading more than doing and that hurts retention of the knowledge. I would recommend following any tutorial to just get you up to speed on a good code, build, run, and debug cycle then deep dive into a particular topic. That would help you understand where that framework/language/paradigm fits in the scheme of building the product.
Hey Justin,
Thanks for the advice! I will definitely do my best to avoid reading more than doing!
I definitely agree, I think there is a danger of reading so much and not really retaining it. It's something i have a problem with myself at times. At a point I just try to force myself to experiment with what I'm reading about which can help me wrap my brain around the new concept.
I have tried forcing my way through some things, I always find my mind wandering back to other things mentioned that I do not know about. The danger of reading too much is real, somewhat like drinking out of a fire hose.
Thank you for the response and advice!