Rapid Skill Acquisition For 10X Software Developers

In a world where new programming languages are emerging, new frameworks seemingly appear daily, and libraries are constantly updated, it's vital for a software developer to quickly learn new skills. This session will show techniques for rapid skill acquisition. We'll look at techniques from Josh Kaufman, Barbara Oakley, and Tim Ferriss. We'll review 10 principles for fast learning, such as creating fast feedback loops and eliminating barriers to practice. We'll look at putting those principles to use in learning technical skills, such as learning Spring Boot. Finally, we'll look at effectively using ChatGPT to aid in learning.