The Value of Tinkering: A Programmer's Reflection on Learning Through Experimentation
By
jxmorris12
A respectable bake. You'd come back tomorrow for another.
Summary
The article is a personal reflection on the importance of tinkering as a learning method, particularly in programming and creative pursuits. The author shares their journey from not tinkering with programming despite being fascinated by video games, to developing tinkering habits later in life as an essential part of their learning process. The piece emphasizes the value of hands-on experimentation and exploration across various domains.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledtin·ker /ˈtiNGkər/ to make small changes to something, especially in an attempt to repair or improve it.
when it came to programming, though, I never really tinkered. I was always amazed with video games and wondered how they were made but I never pursued that curiosity.
My tinkering habits picked up very late, and now I cannot go by without picking up new things in one form or another. It's how I learn.
I wish I did it sooner. It's a major part of my learning p
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