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Reading books to become a better programmer is as effective as building muscle by looking at people lifting weights.
by bjourne 4y ago
Reading books to become a better programmer is as effective as building muscle by looking at people lifting weights.
- LEDThereBeLight 4y agoThe best way to become better at something quickly is to learn from people who are much better than you. That’s what reading books does.
- PartiallyTyped 4y agoI really couldn’t resist responding, given [1,2], it seems reasonable that to a degree, watching people lifting weights increases strength. [1] https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-grow-stronger-without-lifting-weights/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-grow-stron... [2] https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/the-mirror-neuron-how-imitating-our-role-models-shapes-our-brains https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/the-mirror-neuro...
- is_true 4y agoIt's actually the same, you watch others not to excersize but to improve your technique