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Knowing algorithms and being able to do LC aren’t the same. It’s one thing to be knowledgeable about how a car works. It’s another to be a trained mechanic who

Knowing algorithms and being able to do LC aren’t the same. It’s one thing to be knowledgeable about how a car works. It’s another to be a trained mechanic who regularly works on a specific brand of car. LC indexes heavily on the latter. You need to be very much up to speed. Solving 2x mediums in <40 minutes is the basic standard (1 hard in 35). You’re unlikely to be that proficient without a ton of practice and studying. They’re looking for someone who can swap the engine in a few hours - not the guy who can figure it out over a couple weekends. I remember plenty of algorithms and the general ways they work but coding them up on the fly without any errors is another thing when out of practice.

taylodl 5y ago
Like I said, like riding a bike. If you actually know it then you won't forget it. Sure, you're going to need to practice to get your speed up - but so does everybody.
- bradlys 5y ago
  It’s not really like riding a bike though. There’s so much more effort involved. It’s more like training for a race. Yes, you can pedal and get there eventually but compared to your competition - you’re coming in last.
  - taylodl 5y ago
    Yes - and if you've raced before and were successful then with training you can get back to top shape and be competitive. It's going to be a much easier time for you than for someone who's never raced at all.
    - bradlys 5y ago
      I think you’re making it sound easier than it is. I’ve done this many times and to be successful - people have to spend nights & weekends for 6+ months. I don’t think it’s like training for two weeks and you’re good to go. Again - done this a lot and have worked with a lot of others. Spending half a year is very very common. Those who never stop practicing tend to only need a couple months - but they like that shit so that’s why they do it to begin with.
      - taylodl 5y ago
        The article is about doing it again after not having done it for a while. If you've successfully done it before then you can do it again, especially if you don't let those skills atrophy. You don't need to be developing on a day-to-day basis to keep your skills sharp. A couple months practice sounds about right.

taylodl 5y ago

Like I said, like riding a bike. If you actually know it then you won't forget it. Sure, you're going to need to practice to get your speed up - but so does everybody.

bradlys 5y ago
It’s not really like riding a bike though. There’s so much more effort involved. It’s more like training for a race. Yes, you can pedal and get there eventually but compared to your competition - you’re coming in last.
- taylodl 5y ago
  Yes - and if you've raced before and were successful then with training you can get back to top shape and be competitive. It's going to be a much easier time for you than for someone who's never raced at all.
  - bradlys 5y ago
    I think you’re making it sound easier than it is. I’ve done this many times and to be successful - people have to spend nights & weekends for 6+ months. I don’t think it’s like training for two weeks and you’re good to go. Again - done this a lot and have worked with a lot of others. Spending half a year is very very common. Those who never stop practicing tend to only need a couple months - but they like that shit so that’s why they do it to begin with.
    - taylodl 5y ago
      The article is about doing it again after not having done it for a while. If you've successfully done it before then you can do it again, especially if you don't let those skills atrophy. You don't need to be developing on a day-to-day basis to keep your skills sharp. A couple months practice sounds about right.