Learn JS Fast

2 Fast 2 Furious with Scott Tollinksi

(http://2fast2furious.netlify.com/)[http://2fast2furious.netlify.com/]

Denver React Meetup, April 17, 2018

1. Explore

• Find your preferred style of learning. Mix and Match:
  • docs
  • source
  • blogs
  • youtube
  • podcasts

2. Build Your Foundation

• Have strong HTML, CSS and JS Fundamentals
• Use native libraries whenever possible

3. Narrow Your Focus

• Turtle time is okay
• Learn React, then learn redux, then learn...
• Have a strong foundation

4. Promote Excitement

• Stay Fresh. Remember how much fun it was when you first started coding.
• Flow. A flow state is only possible when you're engaged and enjoying yourself.
• Pick Some Fun Side Projects!

5. Grind Time

• Stay curious. If you think you're too smart, you're closed to learning opportunites
• Iteration Driven Development
  • Give fewer shits and make more things!
• Find good style guides
• Use sponsored snippet libraries

6. Total Immersion

• Immerse yourself with videos and podcasts.