Why I Don’t Just Stick to the Homework

When it comes to learning tech, I’ve realized one thing: homework is just the starting line.

In every course or project, I do the assigned tasks—but I don’t stop there. I dig deeper, try new tools, test out variations, and break things just to fix them again. That’s how I truly grow my skills.

The Power of Curiosity (and Google)

One habit that changed everything for me? Using search engines. Google, Stack Overflow, GitHub discussions—they’re lifesavers. I don’t wait for someone to explain everything to me. If I don’t understand something, I search it. If I want to go beyond what’s taught, I search it.

Real developers aren’t expected to memorize everything—they’re expected to know how to find solutions. That’s why search engines are your best friend.

Going Beyond the Assignment

When I’m given a task to write a script, I also explore:

• What happens if I tweak this part?

• Can I add a feature not asked for?

• Is there a more efficient way to do this?

Those small extra steps often teach me more than the actual assignment.