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I too am self taught and have found my self in similar situation on many occasions and I think the problem boils down to not knowing how the industry does it.
Solution, for me at least, was to get an internship(didn't want to really) to know how exactly is 'that' thing done and why in that specific manner. -
@coookie Yeah, that can be difficult for me in Greece though... Anyway, I'll search to see if there's anything, you never know.
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Your path sounds about right. An internship or job might speed up your understanding since you get real world experience guided by professionals.
But in any case solve each issue as you encounter it. Check out best practices for whatever you're trying do. For instance.. Why would someone put the db on a separate server? Is it useful in every situation?
Read, Think. Design, Build. Evaluate. And repeat..
You'll get better each time around.
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