Software Architect's Handbook

Ways to keep your skills sharp

There are a number of ways to accomplish your learning goals. The very fact that you are reading this book shows that you are dedicated to learning and improving your skills. Books are a great way to learn new things. There are books on a wide variety of topics and new ones are constantly being published. E-books can be particularly convenient because they are portable, searchable, and instantly available. Since they do not take up physical space, you do not need a lot of space to store them, even if you have a lot of them.

Formal learning is what comes to mind for many of us when we think about learning. Even if you have already completed formal education, taking classes again, either individually or as part ...