What is the best way to go through EpicReact?

As a self taught dev who is looking to get their first job in the industry, how do you think the best way to balance this course and personal projects is? What do you think is the best use of my time as a developer to not only gain the most from this course, but also show off and apply the knowledge.

• How to get experience as a software engineer
• Solidifying what you learn