I'm also trying to figure out if there's more advice to give about how/when to try out new tools. right now I just have "try to do it when you're in a low-stress situation"
@b0rk I tend to learn new tools best when I "have a gap to fill" needs-wise. certainly scripting-wise and for automation. I fill the gap first, then expand out with the tool to see if it fits elsewhere any better than my existing options.