I learned so much more about Django going through the tutorial than if I had gone and tried to throw together some "slap-dash-here-it-is-it-works" app. I really need the structure and focus when it comes to really LEARNING something new. If I am modifying or building on something that already exists I can go through the "try this and this and this and OOOOO--what does THIS DO?" dance and learn a lot about a new tech.
Now, if I come across Django in the future I will already have a good basic understanding and familiarity so I will feel comfortable jumping right in on an existing project.
Today was very productive for me though the day turned out to be less about Python and mostly about Django.
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7 years ago
https://github.com/laburr27/sweet-libs
I actually spent the day going through the "Writing your first Django app tutorial" https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/1.10/intro/tutorial01/ .
I learned so much more about Django going through the tutorial than if I had gone and tried to throw together some "slap-dash-here-it-is-it-works" app. I really need the structure and focus when it comes to really LEARNING something new. If I am modifying or building on something that already exists I can go through the "try this and this and this and OOOOO--what does THIS DO?" dance and learn a lot about a new tech.
Now, if I come across Django in the future I will already have a good basic understanding and familiarity so I will feel comfortable jumping right in on an existing project.
Today was very productive for me though the day turned out to be less about Python and mostly about Django.