Why learn like this

Whether you are preparing for interviews or just wish to expand you knowledge about computers it is My hope that this series of pages will be helpful. I believe knowledge for its own sake is a value and worthwhile!

The way we learn is by reinforcing and creating connections in our brains. The more connections there are the easier they can get reinforced by repetition. Which is why having broad knowledge is very helpful because it leads to more opportunities for concepts to connect, be related etc…

In my personal experience, the way I saw my learning of computers was almost a series of AHA moments. Usually they came about when I realised how certain topics connect. Why some things work the way they do and so on. Therefore, expanding you knowledge landscape even if you are a specialist is beneficial.

This content was created during my own learning and preparations, and here is the process I took which was both fun and helpful.

Topic Driven (hierarchy deep dives)

1. Decide on a topic and try to recall a mental map of it, how would you teach it or explain to someone

2. Look up the topic and see if there is some area you overlooked, cant explain well etc…

3. Once you know your weak spots, let your curiosity drive you to explore those and gain a better understanding

Question Driven (Interview Mock)

1. Ask any sort of AI this kind of prompt

   I am studying for the topic of <insert topic>. Please give me 10 questions for each of the categories easy,
   medium and hard. For each question also provide me a 3-5 sentence answers.

2. Ask yourself these questions

   • Am I able to answer the majority of the questions?
   • Are there topics I feel less comfortable and confident in?
   • Is there something completely new that surprised me?

3. This can now spark directions where to study, and deepen your knowledge

4. Or you feel confident in all and you just refreshed your memory so you could ask for more difficult questions.