Re:Program above and beyond your actual ability by using Fre...
by kriro on Thursday September 27, 2012 @12:22PM
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I have used mindmapping a lot lately. I usually create one overview mindmap for the overall structure of more complicated topics and submindmaps for interesting subbranches.
I'm still looking for the ideal process of capturing what I know about a certain topic. Programming is very different from other topics from my experience because you usually want to include syntax or some short examples and so forth.
I think it may be better to use a wiki or something for programming but would love to hear how other people structure their stuff.
Mindmaps works really well for non-fiction books and lectures. I use them as review and overview tools and love it.
FWIW, I prefer doing it on paper because I feel like I'm a ton less creative when using computer tools.
Oh and if someone knows of any online courses a la "learn to draw icons for mindmaps" I'd love to hear about it. My drawing skills are mediocre to say the least and it's something I'd love to work on.
Re:Program above and beyond your actual ability by using Fre...
by mattcrest on Thursday September 27, 2012 @02:15PM
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It's not online, but I've been told "The Back of the Napkin: : Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures" is a good book for that kind of thing.
I'm still looking for the ideal process of capturing what I know about a certain topic. Programming is very different from other topics from my experience because you usually want to include syntax or some short examples and so forth.
I think it may be better to use a wiki or something for programming but would love to hear how other people structure their stuff.
Mindmaps works really well for non-fiction books and lectures. I use them as review and overview tools and love it.
FWIW, I prefer doing it on paper because I feel like I'm a ton less creative when using computer tools.
Oh and if someone knows of any online courses a la "learn to draw icons for mindmaps" I'd love to hear about it. My drawing skills are mediocre to say the least and it's something I'd love to work on.