True, the stacks are more complex today, but the resources are greater. Back in the days when the error was in the beige box, if the books/CDs/DVDs you had on

True, the stacks are more complex today, but the resources are greater. Back in the days when the error was in the beige box, if the books/CDs/DVDs you had on your shelf didn't address the exact problem, you had to roll up your sleeves or you were SOL. Nowadays, research skills are more important, but I see a lot of devs who just don't have them. Can't find the answer on the first page of your first (poorly formed) search? Run get the senior dev. To me it reads like incuriousity and laziness, or lack of training. I don't mind doing some coaching, but if you're a dev, and you can't even be bothered to read the error message, what does that say about your effectiveness? /rant