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Discussion in 'General Chat' started by donkey42, Jan 18, 2008.

  1. donkey42

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    i've got a headache

    let me explain:

    just when you think you know a lot, you see a signpost that tells you that there is a sh1t load more stuff to learn (e.g. no-ip)

    please do not try learning about networking unless you think your ready because unless your ready you won't understand what your learning, and if you don't understand all the acronyms and terms used you won't fully understand it

    it's bl**dy annoying, but, it keeps minds active, so go with the flow
     
  2. Impotence

    Impotence May the source be with u!

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    I've just accepted that i will never know everything about tech, and i just decide what i want to learn / do.

    Having a list of things you want to achieve works quite well, but don't set targets like "learn C++" because how much C++ do you have to learn to *know* C++? Instead set targets like "write a calculator in C++".
     
  3. donkey42

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    bo11ocks Impy, you know a damn sight more about *nix than me, but, i'm always learning[ot]presumably you are too[/ot]Edit: BTW: thankies Impy, i do appreciate your help (even if at the time i don't fully understand)
     
  4. Matt555

    Matt555 iMod

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    Yeah, the more you learn, the more things you realise you don't know.

    I do what Impotence does - set myself targets like "Make X using Y." instead of just "Learn Y." - having a target like that helps you learn, but helps you give what you learn a practical application.

    Like when I wanted to learn about the setTimeout() function in JavaScript I wrote a stopwatch: Simple Javascript Stopwatch

    Also having a target means when you achieve what you set out to do you have a feeling of satisfaction - as opposed to just thinking "Oh look, I know Y - now what to do with it..."
     
  5. donkey42

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    very true
    well done, you finally got it sorted, cos if i remember correctly, you have had problems with the correct functionality of it[ot]donkey hugs matt for his achievement[/ot]
     

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