3 ms·
most definitely true when it comes to retention, but with regard to understanding its more or less taking the information at face value. Working through the co
by noober 11y ago
most definitely true when it comes to retention, but with regard to understanding its more or less taking the information at face value.
Working through the code may lead to deeper understanding or appreciation (or rejection) but not necessarily some coding examples can be rote.
- davelnewton 11y agoWe may be using the word "understanding" differently. I don't think you can really "understand" things unless you do them. I can read all the martial arts books I want, but without practice, it's generally useless. The caveat for that, which also applies to programming, is that with decades of experience, it's (relatively) easier to absorb and utilize unpracticed "knowledge" because you can relate it to skills you already have.
- noober 11y agothat is exactly my thought as well. when I say face value, its like knowing that to throw a punch you should have the thumb curled outside your fist and not in because you risk breaking it on impact, though I have never tested it myself. I find as you said, the more experience you have the "easier to absorb...unpracticed knowledge."