How to continue after the book?

[Satoshi via Digitalmars-d-learn]

On Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 07:27:31 UTC, I Lindström wrote:
> After getting the basics down, how did you continue when 
> learning programming in general?
>
> I do have a need for which I've been trying out a few languages 
> and D seems by far the best for me. Should I just start doing 
> that project and learn as I go by googling and asking here, or 
> are there some other things you did before starting your first 
> "real" project.


You can develop your skills just by doing it not reading about 
it. Theoretical base is good when you can associate learned 
information with your practical skills.