I really had many experiences of starting something the right way, of course, I had the other side of it too...
When I started my career years ago, I started with Java - OOP language - but for more than a couple of years from then, OOP/OOD for me was just about 4 properties, I dont think there is a need to mention what they are. It is only at a later stage in my career, I even came to know something about OOAD principles, THE SOLID principles. I felt embarrassed, ashamed but then realized that I dint start it the right way. Had to unlearn many things before taking the right path. Now, whenever I get a chance to talk to young programmers, I make it a point to tell them my experiences and its consequences. They, at least, don't have to learn it the hard way.
I got a chance to manage a high end web based application, where UI is rich and built in Javascript. My experience kicked in, said, "Start it the right way".
Goal: Get a good hold on HTML CSS and Javascript
Approach:
I started with searching for good programmers in those technologies, came across many - Douglas Crockford, Paul Irish, Nik Zakas, Rebecca Murphy, John Moore and some more to list... not that I want to disgrace others but the list is a bit long
I tried to understand their recommendations, suggested books, sites, blogs and what not and just read those and do the way they suggested and recommended. Check this, it's is really interesting: http://w3fools.com/
My past learning helped a lot to do things the right way and now, I can surely say that, we are not going the wrong way, if not the right or the best way.
Maybe, I would suggest the same approach for others too :-) Good Luck :-)
Wish to see someday where my name is in the list :P.. sarcasm :-) !!!
When I started my career years ago, I started with Java - OOP language - but for more than a couple of years from then, OOP/OOD for me was just about 4 properties, I dont think there is a need to mention what they are. It is only at a later stage in my career, I even came to know something about OOAD principles, THE SOLID principles. I felt embarrassed, ashamed but then realized that I dint start it the right way. Had to unlearn many things before taking the right path. Now, whenever I get a chance to talk to young programmers, I make it a point to tell them my experiences and its consequences. They, at least, don't have to learn it the hard way.
I got a chance to manage a high end web based application, where UI is rich and built in Javascript. My experience kicked in, said, "Start it the right way".
Goal: Get a good hold on HTML CSS and Javascript
Approach:
I started with searching for good programmers in those technologies, came across many - Douglas Crockford, Paul Irish, Nik Zakas, Rebecca Murphy, John Moore and some more to list... not that I want to disgrace others but the list is a bit long
I tried to understand their recommendations, suggested books, sites, blogs and what not and just read those and do the way they suggested and recommended. Check this, it's is really interesting: http://w3fools.com/
My past learning helped a lot to do things the right way and now, I can surely say that, we are not going the wrong way, if not the right or the best way.
Maybe, I would suggest the same approach for others too :-) Good Luck :-)
Wish to see someday where my name is in the list :P.. sarcasm :-) !!!
