CSS relevant web pages, websites and social community groups
 

A few days back, I searched for the CSS relevant pages on facebook and I was flabbergasted to know their number which was limitless. So many groups and so many pages. So, I guess its time for me to shed some light on the link between preparing for the CSS exam and browsing the social community webpages made for CSS preparation.

There is nothing wrong with creating pages and groups for the CSS aspirants. Of course, it helps a great deal in the preparation and guidance. The problem arises when the clutter takes place. By clutter I mean so much irrelevant data regarding CSS is being posted on such pages and groups that it becomes difficult for one to sort out the right material for study.

Yesterday, someone asked me what is the difference between 'smart work' and 'hard work'. Simply put, if you have about 10 books of one subject, you study extensively and to the depth, gather loads of study stuff but when you see the paper, though you know the answers to the questions, still you get bemused what to write and what not to. This is the result of 'Hard and extensive work'. On the other hand, if you own only 2 books recommended by some competent seniors or serving CSP's, you get your hands on quality notes and prepare your stuff from only these notes and books, consequently you write only quality and lucid material in the paper. This saves your time as well as your energy. Now, this is 'smart work'.

There are so many websites and FB pages and groups which comprise of a raft of CSS relevant data and most of the times irrelevant material as well. Now, like I mentioned before, there is no problem with a huge amount of material available but the real dilemma is how to sort out the truly relevant stuff you need to write in the paper and make yourself distinctive from the other aspirants. Therefore, the point i wanted to make was to avoid sending friend requests to every single CSS aspirant, refrain from joining every single FB pages and groups and stop wasting your time arguing and indulging in a war of words in the comments because in the long run, it will get you no where but towards failure and despondency. As bitter as it may sound but it is a hard to digest fact.

In my first attempt, I had only 3 months to prepare for CSS. I did not even look for CSS relevant stuff on the internet, relied solely on books and some interviews of the seniors and Alhamdulillah got through the written portion. Mark my words! If and only if you have got the ability to sort out the right and relevant stuff regarding CSS on your own, do browse through every single page, group and website pertaining to CSS otherwise simple leave them and instead devote all your time to study the relevant study material.

I just shared my views and experience with you guys. It goes without saying that everyone has got his or her own opinion and judgement. You are free to disagree as well.