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# [Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition: From Novice to Expert](https://blog.kononenko.tech/dreyfus-model-of-skill-acquisition-from-novice-to-expert?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learning is a critical skill in software development. Engineers have to learn new technologies, master existing ones, and get familiar with APIs and codebases. It is crucial to have a proper strategy for skill acquisition and overall professional dev...

May 22, 2022 · 7 min read · blog.kononenko.tech  
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## Written by

[Vitaliy Kononenko](https://hashnode.com/@konvio)

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[Miki Szeles](https://hashnode.com/@mszeles)

[May 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dreyfus-model-of-skill-acquisition-from-novice-to-expert/628a2f8e929bcf4c721d47a2/comment/628a350f929bcf4c721d4845)

This article is pure awesomeness, Vitaliy. 👏👏👏👏👏

I first read about the Dreyfuss model in Andy Hunt's Pragmatic Thinking And Learning book. I highly recommend reading it.

I would add one more thing based on my experience.

Self reflection can boost your development, no matter on which level you are.

I am regularly reflecting on almost anything I am doing, no matter on which level I am with that specific skill.

[Vitaliy Kononenko](https://hashnode.com/@konvio)

[May 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dreyfus-model-of-skill-acquisition-from-novice-to-expert/628a2f8e929bcf4c721d47a2/comment/628a350f929bcf4c721d4845#reply-628a3d17929bcf4c721d48c3)

Thank you for the feedback and for pointing out the book! It provides deeper coverage of the topic, and I highly recommend it if the article looks interesting!

[Miki Szeles](https://hashnode.com/@mszeles)

[May 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/dreyfus-model-of-skill-acquisition-from-novice-to-expert/628a2f8e929bcf4c721d47a2/comment/628a350f929bcf4c721d4845#reply-628a3d98929bcf4c721d48d3)

Your article is definitely interesting, [Vitaliy Kononenko](https://hashnode.com/@konvio). 😊