Description
## Audience Level
Beginner to Intermediate
This talk is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their troubleshooting skills, regardless of their industry or technical background. No prior troubleshooting experience is required, but a basic understanding of technology concepts will be helpful. We will start with general concepts, and move into some practical and technical examples specific to Django and Python.
## Objectives
By the end of this talk, attendees will understand how to:
- Break down complex problems into manageable parts
- Utilize the tools and resources available for effective troubleshooting
- Learn to ask for help and leverage online communities
- Avoid tunnel vision and maintain a broad perspective when diagnosing issues
- Document the troubleshooting process to track progress and learn from experiences
## Outline
- Introduction (4 minutes)
- My background in electronics design, radar maintenance, and software development
- The Troubleshooting Mindset (5 minutes)
- The importance of troubleshooting skills in various fields
- Why troubleshooting is a lifestyle 😎, not just a job skill
- The importance of persistence and curiosity
- Breaking Down Problems (6 minutes)
- Strategies for dissecting complex issues into manageable components
- The power of isolating variables and narrowing down the scope
- Utilizing Tools and Resources (10 minutes)
- Introduction to a wide variety of troubleshooting tools and indicators for solving problems with Django and Python
- Asking for Help (6 minutes)
- The importance of knowing when to seek assistance
- How to ask for help effectively and provide the necessary information
- Avoiding Tunnel Vision (5 minutes)
- Recognizing the dangers of focusing too narrowly on a single solution or part of the problem
- Techniques for maintaining a broad perspective and exploring alternative approaches
- Documenting The Process (5 minutes)
- The benefits of writing down your troubleshooting steps and findings
- How to create a troubleshooting log and learn from your experiences
- Conclusion and Q&A (4 minutes)
- Summarize key points.
## Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of technology concepts
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn
- Pen and paper or a digital note-taking device