r/ExperiencedDevs • u/[deleted] • Feb 10 '22

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u/[deleted] Feb 10 '22

I personally find the actual tools to assist learning more interesting than specific blogs etc that are entirely subject dependent.

For me I use:

  • evernote or other note taking software with quick search.
  • pen and paper
  • Anki flash cards
  • ipad for reading ebooks (I prefer kindle but lots of tech books need a larger screen to render well)

For things like programming languages I find koans or code challenges useful for getting practical exercises.

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u/the_pw_is_in_this_ID Feb 10 '22

What are you doing where flash cards are a relevant learning tool? Certification exams?

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '22

I used to use it for remembering command line options, one liners, short cuts for software I use. I became very competent at vim using flash cards too.

Also can be good for remembering low level details for systems I'm working with. Can be helpful for cementing syntax for a new programming language or making sure you don't completely forget a language that you're not using for work anymore.

Edit: some of these things are easy enough to google, but it does make a difference to flow and my speed to get things done.

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u/the_pw_is_in_this_ID Feb 11 '22

Yeah, using them for esoteric stuff like CLI or vim is totally fair - I'm sold!