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Why I Didn't Start With Django with Mario Munoz - DjangoCon US 2022
Django enthusiast Mario Munoz shares his personal journey of learning Django, highlighting common challenges, emotional insights, and essential takeaways for successful adoption and mastery of the framework.
- Django is not a beginner-friendly framework
- Emotions play a huge role in learning a new framework
- Start with metaphors, not documentation
- Community is crucial in a new domain
- Naming conventions can be intimidating
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help
- Learning a new domain is a process, be patient and persistent
- Python’s power lies in its simplicity and readability
- Django’s history and massive community can be overwhelming
- Setbacks are normal, don’t give up
- Understand the framework’s limitations and strengths
- Clear documentation is key
- Give yourself time to learn, don’t rush
- Learning a new framework is not a one-time event, it’s a continuum
- Collaboration and open communication are essential
- Embracing new terminology and jargon is crucial in a new domain