Learning with Feynman technique

Feynman technique is a way to understand, remember and learn a topic fast.

Where can we apply the Feynman technique?

  • As a programmer want to learn a new language, framework, etc.
  • As a Student, understanding a topic.
  • Remember a recipe for your favorite food.
  • Just think about almost anything that you want to understand the Feynman technique can apply.

What is Feynman Technique

It is a self-learning technique that helps you to know and understand a topic.

From wikipedia

“The Feynman Technique is a learning method named after Richard Feynman. In this technique, a person explains the concept they’re learning to themselves in a simple way to find gaps in their knowledge.”

Feynman Technique

This consist of four steps:

1. Pick a topic to learn

2. Teach/Explain It to yourself/naive/child

3. Review what you don't know or where you see hiccups while doing step 2

4. Make it simple as it can be understood by a child

Repeate step 2, step 3, step 4