Ask HN: As a self-taught developer, what are your self-directed learning tips?
I consider myself self-taught, no CS degree, took some basic web design courses in college. I've turned that into a career as a largely front-end focused developer for the past 8 years.
Now I've started a family, I'm in my 30s and I'm feeling like I need to keep my knowledge and skills updated. But also have been feeling out of my depth recently, perhaps regretting my lack of solid CS background. But, above all I feel like I haven't been challenging myself enough and I've begun to lose interest.
My question generally is for people who have followed a similar career path, But I'm open to all perspectives.
What approaches or ideas to your self-directed learning have helped you break into more invigorating work.
Now I've started a family, I'm in my 30s and I'm feeling like I need to keep my knowledge and skills updated. But also have been feeling out of my depth recently, perhaps regretting my lack of solid CS background. But, above all I feel like I haven't been challenging myself enough and I've begun to lose interest.
My question generally is for people who have followed a similar career path, But I'm open to all perspectives.
What approaches or ideas to your self-directed learning have helped you break into more invigorating work.
Thanks!