See One, Do One, Teach One
Keeping Up-to-Date with Android in 2024
When I started to write this article, I set out to document some of the sources I use to keep myself up-to-date with Android, but I soon realised there was more to how I learn than simply a bunch of blog posts and YouTube channels.
After a recent medical scare and surgery, the title “See One, Do One, Teach One” seems appropriate; the phrase comes from William Steward Halsted, who transformed surgical education by creating the residency program. Mastering a skill may start with learning through reading and observing, followed by practice. Still, true mastery requires teaching that skill to others, which has the added benefit of helping promote a culture of continuous learning and community building.
See One
In the medical field, “see one” refers to the observation of a surgery. The equivalent in software development is observing new code, technologies or techniques.
Android has many great resources for learning and keeping up-to-date, with a great starting point being the official Android Developer News. One excellent aspect of the blog posts is that they generally cater to many different learning styles, with most stories having videos and podcasts available if you prefer to watch or listen rather than read.
