Drinking from the Fire Hose

Diving into the world of development without prior programming experience can be disorienting at best. Lack of context, lack of vocabulary, and an overabundance of fear, doubt, and frustration are just part of the barrage newcomers experience. But who they work with and the environment surrounding how they learn can be huge factors that contribute to success. What are the best ways to facilitate learning, talk about abstract technical concepts, and absorb the bombardment of new information? We’ll explore practical methods that create an environment for success no matter the equation. Whether you’re without experience, growing your skill set, mentoring, or simply communicating with others about code, you’ll learn to see with the clarity of a newcomer’s eyes and the keen ones of an expert.

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1. @glynnisritchie DRINKING FIRE HOSE FROM THE
2. @glynnisritchie sə nε pɑ a se da vwaʀ lε spʀi bɔ̃, mε lə pʀε̃ si pal ε də la pli ke bjε̃
3. @glynnisritchie نوكي نأ يفكي ال هنإف نكلو ،قحلا حور وه يسيئرلا ءيشلا ديج لكشب قبطت نأ
4. @glynnisritchie sə nε pɑ a se da vwaʀ lε spʀi bɔ̃, mε lə pʀε̃ si pal ε də la pli ke bjε̃
5. @glynnisritchie sə nε pɑ a se da vwaʀ lε spʀi bɔ̃, mε lə pʀε̃ si pal ε də la pli ke bjε̃
6. @glynnisritchie sə nε pɑ a se da vwaʀ lε spʀi bɔ̃, mε lə pʀε̃ si pal ε də l’appliquer
7. @glynnisritchie appliquer j’applique tu appliques il applique nous appliquons vous appliquez ils appliquent
8. @glynnisritchie Ce n'est pas assez d'avoir l'esprit bon, mais le principal est de l'appliquer bien. René DESCARTES Discours de la Méthode, 1re partie
9. @glynnisritchie It's not enough to have a good mind; the most important thing is to use it well. René DESCARTES Discourse on the Method, Part I
10. @glynnisritchie DRINKING FIRE HOSE FROM THE
11. @glynnisritchie Glynnis Ritchie Designer/Developer at Bendyworks
12. @glynnisritchie Glynnis Ritchie Renaissance Woman Designer/Developer at Bendyworks
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25. @glynnisritchie نوكي نأ يفكي ال هنإف نكلو ،قحلا حور وه يسيئرلا ءيشلا ديج لكشب قبطت نأ
26. @glynnisritchie for learners
27. @glynnisritchie FEAR DOUBT
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29. @glynnisritchie lack of context
30. @glynnisritchie lack of vocabulary
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34. @glynnisritchie Sucking at something is is the first step to being good at something.
35. @glynnisritchie But what can I do?
36. @glynnisritchie just say NOPE
37. @glynnisritchie take breaks
38. @glynnisritchie ⌘Q
39. @glynnisritchie build a support network
40. @glynnisritchie talk about your feels
41. @glynnisritchie ! eat your veggies exercise get some sleep
42. @glynnisritchie revisit those things where you’re the expert
43. @glynnisritchie Step away from the keyboard!
44. @glynnisritchie FOR MENTORS
45. @glynnisritchie Create a supportive culture.
46. @glynnisritchie take your time
47. @glynnisritchie pomodoros
48. @glynnisritchie give “file tours”
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51. @glynnisritchie avoid pronouns
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54. @glynnisritchie stop pointing
55. @glynnisritchie speak english
56. @glynnisritchie take it to the whiteboard
57. @glynnisritchie Reflect with the person you are teaching.
58. @glynnisritchie MENTOR LEARNER
59. @glynnisritchie we’re hiring bendyworks.com/careers @glynnisritchie