Making time to learn while on the job is sometimes hard to justify. Not making time to learn is hard to defend.

There are two software tools I use frequently, but I know I am barely utilizing them to their full potential. I get good information from them to analyze problems and validate solutions. However, I know there is an additional level of capability that I haven’t had a chance to explore.

I’m making time to learn them better. Knowing my tools will help me speed up my debug efforts, and help me profile system performance. … More Slowing Down to Learn