205: How to Learn New Technologies

In this episode, Donn talks about the best way to learn a new technology from the ground up. Want to learn something new? This episode is for you.
You'll learn Donn's proven 5-step methodology for learning new technology. This is the same method Donn has used for over 2 decades of learning new technology. We hope it helps you.
Shownotes
The 5 Steps:
• Choose a Simple Problem Domain (Note Taking app or Calorie/Protein Tracker)
• Do not worry about best practices
• Start Small, then go smaller: Super tiny nibbles of work
• Build Something Ugly and just "Get it working"
• Don't Conflate Technologies if you don't have to. Keep it simple.
Donn's Free 9+ Hour Kotlin Course
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• Consulting for Mobile Developers (youtube.com/channel/UCX-K1HK8ejnnQF_GWcMHveg) (Donn's YouTube)
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