Old Way vs New Way

Do you want to stick to your old ways and struggle? Or are you open to learning Revit API and thrive?

Yes, it's going to be that black-and-white.

All the Revit users who pretend things are the same way they were 5 years ago are going to spend a lot of time complaining about how tedious and time-consuming Revit is and that Autodesk need to develop more features.

As a result many end up burning out or settling down for mediocre workflows.

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And all the Revit users that decide to finally change and embrace automation are going to be so overwhelmed with the opportunities that come their way, they won't even have time to think about the way things used to be because they will end up as the highest-valued team member as a result.

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The question is:

Which camp are you going to be in?

If it's the latter, here are 5 skills you should start learning NOW to start putting yourself on the right path:

Skill #1: AI is not replacement

A lot of people think AI is great at writing code.

And that's true - and false (at the same time).

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AI is amazing at coding IF you can provide the right context and ask good questions. And the more context and explanation you provide, the higher the quality of the code output AI generates for you.

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Which means... if you don't understand how to code on your own, and how to think as a programmer, you'll never be able to figure out how to leverage AI the best to automate Revit.

For example, check this out:

This is a roadmap from LearnRevitAPI Advanced course. It's build in a way to teach you the most important concepts of Revit API so you understand how to use it to automate your work.

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If you miss any of these steps, you will be limited in what you can achieve. But it also means that you won't be able to communicate with AI correctly, because you won't know how to structure your question and you will blindly copy the code and have no idea how it works.

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But once you know it, AI will be your best friend for the first 80% of your script. And you will know more than enough to complete the last 20% of the code.

#Skill 2: The Basics you can't skip

Most Revit users jump straight into API tutorials without understanding programming fundamentals.

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This leads to bad code, a lot of frustration and some even give up thinkign Revit API is too hard, when they actually struggle with python basics.

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Instead, invest a few weeks in Python basics - understand data-types, loops, functions, classes, and error handling. This foundation will make everything else 10x easier.

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I teach python to Revit Users - giving you just what you need without overwhelming you with other computer science and not so useful concepts. This way you learn fast and focus on what really matters.

Skill #3: Computation Thinking

Programmers are not just coders, they are problem solvers.

Most people think of programmers as hackers who sit in front of screens and hit keyboard like crazy non stop.

This is WRONG.

It's like thinking of architects and engineers as drafter. Sure, we all draft on plans, but that's the simplest step after all the hard work is done. Same with programmers.

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One of the most important skills for a programmer is problem solving.

It requires them to recognize patterns, break big problems into smaller steps, abstract the solution and then creating a plan on how the automation will work. Coding is the last step after lots of thinking that spins the gears of your automations.

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Luckily for you, this skill comes naturally as you start to code more often and solve more problems. Many people don't even notice how their thinking changes to computational thinking when they are faced with a problem. But it happens to every programmer. And it's a great skill to have.

Skill #4: Code Fast and Dirty

When new developers create new tools, they often want to create a Revit Killer with every add-in they write. So they spend weeks on a single tool trying to write each step perfect from the start and then realize that they are over their heads. (Don't worry I did it too... It's natural once you get this power)

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Instead, you need to understand the MVP concept, which stands for Minimum Viable Product.

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The idea is to focus on the absolute basics and essential functionality and develop it as fast as possible. That means you need to code quick and dirty until it "kind-of works".

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And once you know you can get to the end, then we can focus on optimization and making it prettier.

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This is the best way to create new tools, because often times once you get to the end, you will decide to do it differently anyway. So, why waste hours optimizing something you are going to delete anyway.

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Create MVP, then make it pretty and optimized.

Skill #5: Stop Fearing Errors

Some people panic when they see an error message and often abandon their automation attempts altogether.

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This fear keeps them trapped in tedious manual workflows forever.

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Instead, embrace errors and learn how to handle them. We need to always anticipate issues, add useful user messages and debug then in case they happen.

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When I code, I often encounter errors, and that's part of the process. We need to understand how to read errors and solve them for good.

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And while in the beginning it might be confusing, over time you get used to them so much that you instantly know what's the problem with the code the moment you see red text in the console.

How to Learn Faster and Easier?

When you join LearnRevitAPI, you will pick up these skills as you progress through the course instead of wasting days on figuring thins out on your own.

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My goal with Learn Revit API is to give you everything you need to become the automation expert at your firm.

Which is why I've made sure to include:

• LearnRevitAPI Basics - Best Course for beginners

• LearnRevitAPI Advanced - Deep Dive into Revit API with more in-depth lessons with practical approach.

• LearnRevitAPI - Modern UI - Course that teaches you how to create custom UI forms to provide better user experience

• LearnRevitAPI Community - A place where you get direct access to me, connect with hundreds of other developers and you can ask for help when you need it the most.

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So, are you ready to finally stop wasting time on repetitive Revit tasks? Click Here to Join.