Learn it, Do it, Teach it: How to Unstick Our Middle Devs
summary
A specific process for unsticking mid-level devs centers on the Learn it Do it Teach it cycle implemented in a piloted software residency that pairs each resident with a mentor, uses pairing and mobbing for hands‑on practice, and leverages the Protege effect. The program runs as a three-month classroom and one-month internship, recommends taking at least two interns (sweet spot four) so peers learn together, and pushes near‑peer mentorship so learners explain work aloud and reveal practical gaps to close.
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chapters (6)
- 0:00Introduction
- 3:27Mid-level gap in tech
- 6:58Learn-do-teach framework
- 13:17Teaching and Protege effect
- 21:54Mentorship beyond hierarchy
- 27:17Call to action
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