Ask HN: What self-directed learning project did you gain the most from?

[mulholio]

I'm looking to do a project or two to level up my dev skills. What projects have you done in the past that were particularly successful?

[caryd]

Anything involving other people. Development for yourself is easy. Pleasing other people is difficult.

Practice making things for other people and developing with other people.

[fynmn]

Agreed. Working with others not only help you in a team setting but also help you learn things that you never even knew existed.

[mulholio]

Do you have any good examples of how this has worked well for you in the past (ideally, off the job)?