Josh,

The other posters offered good advice, but the best thing you can do, is 
just dive in. It's easy if you have a specific project in mind. Just figure 
things out as you go.

Of course, start small, lest you become discouraged. Read relevant books 
when you can't work on the project. I read a great number of my books, while 
sitting in the bathtub.

Vitaliy 

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