Chapter 289

Building Your Technical Toolkit

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The Tool Evaluator

```text "Help me choose the right tool for [task]:

EVALUATION CRITERIA: 1. Learning Curve - Time to productivity - Documentation quality - Community support

2. Capability Match - Features needed now - Future requirements - Integration options

3. Practical Factors - Cost considerations - Team adoption - Maintenance burden

4. Recommendation - Best for my situation - Quick start guide - Common pitfalls

Compare top 3 options with pros/cons." ```text

The Skill Progression Map

```text "Create my technical learning roadmap:

CURRENT STATE: [my skills] GOAL STATE: [what I want to build]

LEARNING PATH: 1. Foundation Skills - Core concepts needed - Recommended resources - Practice projects

2. Intermediate Milestones - Skill checkpoints - Project complexity increase - Integration challenges

3. Advanced Objectives - Architecture design - Performance optimization - Best practices mastery

4. Continuous Learning - Staying updated - Community engagement - Contribution opportunities

Include time estimates and priority order." ```text