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It isn't just novices. I've been programming for 30 years, and I wouldn't dream of asking a question on SO, because I simply don't loathe myself that much. I've
by psyc 9y ago
It isn't just novices. I've been programming for 30 years, and I wouldn't dream of asking a question on SO, because I simply don't loathe myself that much. I've seen this before with Wikipedia. SO culture gives me the expectation that odds are asking my question will be a waste of my time.
- HenryBemis 9y ago[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_duck_debugging https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_duck_debugging I don't have a rubber duck near me, but I (sometimes) find it helpful, when I code and hit a wall, to 'talk to myself' (out loud). For someone who's been coding 30 years (you), you have practiced this enough to be able to debug easily (and silently:). For newbie coders (me)(not sarcastically) sometimes this helps. Oh, and SO is a great tool/forum, a true gift with many-many positive and helpful people.
- psyc 9y agoI do appreciate that SO does help beginners. This is part of an ongoing recent discussion that has been critical of where SO fails. I am far from convinced that SO's culture is really some deliberate Miyagi-style ruse intended to teach you that you had the power inside you all along.
- edem 9y agoThis is simply not true. I often ask on SO and I don't need more than 5 minutes to produce a good question. I've read the faq and the guidelines though...