To become a better developer, we need to grow our skills beyond one or two languages that we use. This is a challenge we face throughout our careers as technology advances, and new platforms are created. It may seem like this is an overwhelming obstacle. However, we can use what we have learned to make learning new languages easier every time we do so.
The Basics of a New Development Language
Anytime you learn a new platform there are steps that are taken. It starts with the “Hello World” application however that may exist in the new development language. One of the reasons this is a standard first step is that it teaches some core requirements for the platform. The application may have little use. However, it is a stepping stone for solving problems in that platform.
The next steps to take to advance your knowledge are best when they build on your experience. Also, you want to leverage what you have learned in other languages. This base of knowledge is why it gets easier to learn a new development language each time you do it.
This series comes from our mentoring/mastermind classes. These classes are virtual meetings that focus on how to improve our technical skills and build our businesses. The goals of each member vary. However, this diversity makes for great discussions and a ton of educational value every time we meet. We hope you enjoy viewing this series as much as we enjoy creating it. As always, this may not be all new to you, but we hope it helps you be a better developer. Drop us a line to find out when the next one is so you can join our group.
