I have recently decided to learn on a deeper level. The way I decided to do it is through synoptical reading, where I read not only one source but several. That way I get different viewpoints, different ways of looking at the same thing. I think that can really help me understand.
My first choice? Reading and documenting GoF Design Patterns. I have already read several books on the subject, but never really “got” it. I know some patterns but not all. So I think it will be big help not only for me but for others trying to digest each pattern, point them to different ways of thinking, and give them simple, real life examples. I think that’s really the only way for me to learn it.
But for that, I need to start writing. I have a hard time doing that. I’m having hard time writing on the train. To the point that I’m thinking of buying a Netbook. It would help me not only read better, but allow me to write a review, blog post and more on the train. I just wish they weighed less than 2 pounds. That would really help me.
In either case, my quest to conquer GoF design patterns is on!