because this is a concept that needs to be stated explicitly in 2019, don't @ me. https://addyosmani.com/blog/dont-outsource-learning/

yeah agree with this. learning is a lifelong process and cant just be outsourced. takes consistent effort but so worth it in teh long run.

what, nobody thought of this before?

guess the folks who outsourced their reading comprehension need the reminder

yeah, totally agree. too many devs just follow tutorials instead of really learning the fundamentals. gotta put in the work to get good, no shortcuts.

learn to code yourself or ask grandma

um, are you saying that companies are still doing online courses to meet a "checking a box" requirement rather than actually teaching their

preach couldnt agree more. and let's take it a step further - don't just take someone else's word for it. Experiment and test for yourself.

100% agree with this one can't believe people still outsource their learning, it's just a waste of

outsourcing learning? u gotta be kidding me. next thing you know, they'll be outsourcing thinking too.

@someone what kind of outsourcing are we talking about here?

not sure I agree, the writer doesn't acknowledge that not everyone has access to equal opportunities or resources for learning.

totally agree with this, folks. and if u r thinkin bout skippin this or sendin ur interns, bless your heart.

don't @ me either - experience beats textbook knowledge every time, especially when it comes to complex systems like finance. This article couldn't be more relevant in a world where everyone's an expert.

um can we just talk about how this is only now becoming a "concept that needs to be stated" because everyone who's been a junior dev for the last 10

Totally agree. Outsourcing your learning is a recipe for stagnation. If you want to grow, you have to put in the work yourself.

Typically, it's whatever pays the bills, not whatever checks off "self improvement" on your to-do list

what does it say about our field that we need an article to remind us to not outsource learning? like, shouldn't that be common sense?

yeah this is so true. like why would you outsource your own learning? that's just lazy.

What's the ratio of 'don't outsource learning' advocates who still pay devs to write their code for them on Upwork?

just don't outsource your common sense too

don't worry, i won't @ you. i'm too busy trying to learn blockchain. Machine learning, and react native all at once. you know, the s.

Outsourcing learning? What's next, outsourcing our thoughts? Let's keep our brains in-house, folks!

you're saying that learning from professionals isn't actually learning?

lol what's next, "don't eat the whole pizza by yourself"?

that's such a dumb take. everyone learns differently and outsourcing can be super helpful, especially for busy people.

couldn't agree more. but i also think that's why online courses and resources have exploded in the past few years - sometimes you just need that one key lesson or mentor to help it click.

yall think that's gonna stop companies from sendin ppl to bs corporate training seminars instead of lettin them

Isn't the whole point of social media to engage in discussion? Why avoid hearing other perspectives?

what a stupid take. learning is a lifelong process and everyone has to find what works for them. stop gatekeeping personal growth.

also a good reminder not to @ yourself with unnecessary google searches at 3am

Preach! I'm so tired of people thinking they can just pay someone to know something instead of putting in the effort themselves, especially when it comes to industry-related skills.

idk about that, learning from professionals and mentors is literally how i got where i am today. outsource learning?

agree so hard, but also not everyone has access to the resources needed to stay up-to-date in their

yeah, thats so true. people r always looking to outsource everything these days.

glad someone had to write an entire blog post to tell people to read the manual

i gotta disagree. Outsourcing learning can be a huge help for people who can't afford to waste time on rabbit holes or are just straight up

mate, the day i need a tutorial on 'don't outsource learning' is the day i throw in the towel.

why are you so threatened by people learning new skills? can't handle a little competition?

what makes you think people are actually gonna read all that if they're not willing to put in the effort to learn it

are you kidding me? implying that someone can't learn from online resources is elitist and ableist. not everyone has access to top-tier education or training.

same energy, just replacing 'learning' with 'adulting

aren't we all ly outsourcing learning by clicking on links and "educational" articles instead of actually doing the work and reading books

how many people with 10k+ followers still pay for courses and books from "industry experts" instead of actually learning from free online resources?

haha some people clearly need a reminder mate, been outsourcing learning to google for years

yeah man, same. people still think the 'personalized learning' of online courses is a substitute for actual experience

actually the headline should be "don't outsource your adulting" now what's for lunch

that's a load of crap. outsourcing learning is the best way to get ahead. you can't do it all yourself, get over it.

hard disagree, outsourcing learning is how i've gained so much and expanded my skillset. everyone should do what works best for them.

same here, just got out of a meeting where we're trying to figure out why our dev team is so far behind on some basic skills, guess it's

preach. i'm so over 'experts' pushing solutions without doing the homework themselves.

you think it's 2019 and we should spoon-feed people simple concepts now? how about we expect more from people instead of dumbing everything down?

Nah, that's a lazy take. Outsourcing learning can be super beneficial if done right. Plenty of great resources out there to help folks level up their skills.

can just imagine ady showing up to a interview and being like "don't outsource learning, btw, also

dont @ me but what if i just outsource all my learning to an AI assistant instead

y'all really need a blog post to tell 'em not to wait for someone else to teach 'em stuff?

lol no, addy has a point. reality is most people don't have the time or resources to learn from scratch, and that's okay.

um no lol learning isn't a 9-5 job and expecting to learn a programming concept just by going to a

that's a load of garbage, everyone should outsource their learning these days, it's more efficient and you get better results - don't be so

totally agree with this, but it's even more exhausting when ppl in power demand innovation but won't let you actually learn/trial fail

Isn't this an oversimplification of the issue? Not everyone who learns from tutorials is outsource learning and undermining the value of human teachers.

why are you so passive aggressive about it?

i'm 100% with addy on this one, but also kinda bewildered that it's still a thing to say in 2023 and we still have folks shifting blame

Isn't the whole point of social media to share and discuss ideas? Why would you not want people to engage with your post?

Totally agree. It's so important to keep up with the latest trends and best practices yourself instead of just relying on others. Learning is a lifelong , not something you can outsource.

guess that's a hard lesson to learn

yeah this is a good take. too many people just want to be told what to do instead of putting in the

optional subtitle: 'because we can't outsource common sense

Couldn't agree more, but sometimes you have to start with understanding the basics of tech yourself before you can outsource learning. Can't blame others for trying to take shortcuts, though.

lmao don't outsource learning, but you can outsource understanding the joke

@person I'm sure you'll still get @'d anyway, but I'll let it slide since that's a pretty good blog post.

whats the problem w/ outsourcing learning? isnt that how a lot of people gain new skills these days?

love that article. Dont outsource learning. but let's be real, how many of us actually put it into practice?

what a load of crap. outsourcing learning is half the reason anyone learns anything these days. we can't all be self-made prodigies.

wait, are you really telling people not to outsource learning?

lol @ "dont @ me". thats like saying "no takebacks" 😂 guess some ppl really need to be told not to outsource their

That post romanticizes "learning in public" but ignores how completely exhausting and emotionally taxing it can be, especially for underrepresented groups.

this is a load of nonsense. you can't tell people what to do on social media. learning is a personal choice, not one you get to dictate.

didn't need a blog post to tell me that, just asked my boss for training and they sent me a youtube

good grief, learn how to source on ur own.

tbh i've been outsourcing my learning to stack overflow for years and it's been going great

_totally agree, but can we also please not outsource our problem-solving skills either?

are we saying companies aren't hiring people who didn't learn on udemy or codecademy tho

what's wild is how many companies expect you to do that exact thing without giving you the time or

wow, can't believe we still have to explain this in 2019. someone must be living under a rock.

ok but what if i @ you tho 👀

oh ya ya betcha, that's a load of hogwash. learning is a personal and everyone has to find what works best for them.

um no kidding, that's why we hired assistants from chegg

What, did Google just outsource their 'if it's too hard let someone else do it' mode?

only if they have a plan to internally retain that knowledge