In terms of learning I’m the exact opposite. I like to start with theory, then apply it into practice to affirm that the theory is correct (or that it isn’t, and then make my own improvements). Not starting with theory feels too much like being directionless to me, or creating your own theory/mental model of what happened, which could be and is often wrong.
In any case, all knowledge needs to be elevated to some level of theory because a correct theory guarantees the repetition of correct application.
In any case, all knowledge needs to be elevated to some level of theory because a correct theory guarantees the repetition of correct application.