Given that I suspect the "learning" is an endless treadmill, I just absorbed as much as I could then dove in head first.
I mean, there are people on here using beginner level devices and then 2 threads later there are guys making wicks out of airstones for aquariums.
My big learning area has been DIY juices. I have 2 right now that are simply abhorrent unvapeable disgusting mixtures. (so they are steeping LOL). My latest Double RY4/Strawberry (can't take credit for the recipe though) is a delight.
So is the BF new at this also or is he further along?