Black-box learning is a mindset that involves diving into unfamiliar subjects or projects without prior knowledge of their inner workings.
Instead of mastering everything, the focus is on going broad with emerging trends and deep where it matters.
The process involves skimming documentation, delving into the source code, understanding tests, and writing or enhancing tests to deepen understanding.
This approach can lead to quick onboarding and exceeding expectations, whether in a new job or contributing to open-source projects.