Not yet started learning in public? Here is what you are missing!
Published: 2022-12-31 13:49:08

So you are learning to code but you are an introvert, maybe that is the **reason behind you not learning in public** and making connections! In this article, I will write about the importance of public learning in public in the career of a fresher even for some seniors.
So before getting started let us first understand what exactly learning in public means, if it is even an actual term or just some **random internet trend!**
Learning in public has 2 main parts!
**First is Documenting your learning journey:**
In simple terms documenting means writing whatever you have learned during the whole day. There is a popular hashtag trending nowadays on **Twitter** and on **LinkedIn** which is #_100daysofcode_ where you simply take a challenge of writing about whatever you have done about coding throughout the day, trust me if you are lazy and don't feel motivated for coding this is the best way for you to be consistent! In 20-30 days if you don't post about your learning on social media you will feel as like if something very important is missing in the day, it is that effective to be consistent! You will find a lot of people doing the same challenge which will directly enhance your learning journey.
The second important pillar of learning in public is **Joining a developer community**
Being a part of a developer community is a big plus point for your career growth. You will get a lot of mentors to guide you in your journey. You'll hear a lot of new concepts, and will get to know how actually things work in the corporate world! **You will become a better programmer with like-minded people.**
So now you know what exactly learning in public is, and you also know that it is not just a random internet trend it is actually beneficial. So let us now see what are more benefits of these things why are a lot of people running behind this trend nowadays?
There are a few major points behind this which are the following:
**Motivation and accountability:** Sharing your progress with others can help you stay motivated and committed to your learning goals. It also holds you accountable to your own promises and helps you stay on track.
**Feedback and support:** By sharing your progress, you open yourself up to feedback and support from others who are following your journey. This can help you improve your skills and gain valuable insights from people with different perspectives and experiences.
**Networking and collaboration:** Participating in #100daysofcode can help you connect with other learners and professionals in your field. You may be able to collaborate on projects, share resources, and learn from each other.
Personal branding: Sharing your learning journey on social media can help you establish a personal brand and showcase your skills and interests to a wider audience. This can be particularly useful if you are looking to start a career in tech or if you want to advance in your current field.
**Opportunities and Referrals:** If you are an active member in the developer community no matter if it is on Discord or an open source project or a Whatsapp group, if you are able to solve other people's doubts, you interact with new people every day you will get into some good recruiting eyes or any senior won't hesitate to give you a referral.
That's it I hope you have understood the importance of learning in public through this article! **Hope you will soon start you #100daysofcode journey!**
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