Tutorial Hell and Roadmaps to Everywhere
(Backlog as of 26JUNE2025)
"Analysis Paralysis" is often time described as the inability to make a decision due to overthinking. This is often displayed in a loss of action or failing to make progress.
Well i have discovered a new form of "Analysis Paralysis" in which a person is absolutely making progress and taking action daily but accomplishing nothing.
This is how I would explain my last month. Simply put, I have been down so many rabbit holes on the way to learning to become a Full Stack Developer that I am borderline burnt out from trying to figure out which path to take.
Firstly, Like everyone I started on YouTube searching keywords, 'Full Stack Developer' or 'Front end and Back end Development'
as we all know this can lead you to a thousand videos making personal suggestions for how to best approach this career field as a newby (self-taught).
I tried Coursera, my review (4/10 score).
As a self proclaimed ADHD learner Coursera in theory seemed like a great starting point. Until i got 9 modules in and realized the pattern of its training. Coursera trains have three methods of teaching, first listen to a video, then read the video transcript/summary and lastly answer questions. This method is great for certain learners that have a difficult time learning and or grasping information the first time, but for someone like myself, eventually it became annoyingly a waste of time. Generally when i am studying i have a tendency to be impatient and need information to be quick and concise. Also, i am able to understand some very complex information without even having prior experience. listening to videos on 1.75x and 2.00x speed is the best way for me to learn and keep my mind occupied. Coursera felt so redundant in information that i started to feel burnt out halfway through the course.
I tried Linkedin Learning, my review (8/10) for fast information.
So far I am enjoying my experience with Linkedin Learning, I am taking my first course and i was able to complete the majority of the course in one sitting by listening at 2.00x speed. I will complete the other half and then go back and write concise notes on the topic. To a person like me, this feels like progress. I would rather fulfill my curiosity up front to be sure that the course is worth it and then circle back a round and generate notes for review later.
I looked into getting a certificate and or degree from a reputable college.
I was accepted into WGU and didnt qualify for student grants, loans, etc. I already have several degrees and have zero intentions to take out more debt.
I also looked into stand alone certificates but all of them are costly programs for students that aren't able to self guide themselves. At 40 years old i would like to think that I can learn this information on my own and self manage. Also, I find most training programs start off going in the direction I desire and later veer off to topics I have no interest in. Personally, i want to control the direction of my learning and don't think that a certificate can guarantee my competence or legitimize me.
as of today i have tried many learning methods....more to come.
Scrimba
Code Academy
.....etc.
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