

Ask HN: How do you learn a new language or library? - eric-hu

I've been reading through the Backbone.js source code this week.  While it's been a good exercise for my javascript-fu, it does feel pretty dull at times.  I'm forcing myself to power through all of it because I know that I can't really form ideas with tools I'm unfamiliar with.<p>So, out of curiosity, how do you learn a new language or library?  What's been most effective?  Has that changed over time?
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saiko-chriskun
I don't really see why I'd take the time to learn a new language or library if
it seemed dull to me.

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tjr
Make something with it.

