How do people effectively study a new subject?

[hariyo]

I am just curious how people study completely new subject. For instance I want to self study "error control coding" and I pick up book "Error control coding fundamentals & application" by costello & Lin which is considered a fundamental book like griffiths book for physics. Is it people study sequentially each chapter from beginning to end and after reading each chapter do each problems in the exercise? If you got stuck in some problem for a long time after trying various method, what they do? Do, they consult other supplementary textbook for that particular chapter ...?

I know every one has their own style but it would be nice to share style/methods to get as much of materials as possible for that subject!

 

[R.Mesri]

The best way to approach a completely new subject is to create a study plan that outlines the main goals you want to achieve. Break down the material into manageable chunks and set yourself realistic deadlines for completing each section. Make sure to set aside time for practice and review, as this will help you to retain the knowledge and be able to apply it to solve real-world problems. If you get stuck on a particular problem, consult other sources such as online tutorials, supplementary textbooks, or ask experts in the field for advice. Finally, don’t forget to reward yourself when you have achieved your goals!