The document describes different levels of expertise from novice to expert. It outlines the key characteristics of each level:
- Novices require strict rules and get stuck when things are unexpected. Advanced beginners can complete tasks alone but struggle with troubleshooting.
- Competents have conceptual models and can troubleshoot, solving novel problems and showing initiative. Proficients see the big picture and learn from others' experiences.
- Experts are primary knowledge sources, constantly improving and publishing work from intuition, easily discerning relevant details.