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> Asking for things you can look up how to do on the Internet just isn’t a good question That is becoming less true by the day, as forums, blogs, etc., are fil
by warkdarrior 4y ago
> Asking for things you can look up how to do on the Internet just isn’t a good question
That is becoming less true by the day, as forums, blogs, etc., are filled with AI-generated pablum or with simply incorrect content. You still need an expert to tell you right from wrong, and the best option is to have a senior person in your team be that expert.
- novok 4y agoEither way, you need to bother to try to look up stuff for 5 minutes and figure it out yourself, and for technical content that isn't really the case much. Otherwise you make your mentor annoyed because you didn't even bother to put in the minimum effort and your essentially disrespecting them which creates emotional fallout. Even the bad content gives you some context and will make your question asking work better. This is a great guide to give to everyone: https://quick-answers.kronis.dev/ https://quick-answers.kronis.dev/
- ericmay 4y ago> That is becoming less true by the day, as forums, blogs, etc., are filled with AI-generated pablum or with simply incorrect content. I’d contend if you can’t tell as a junior engineer that’s a problem.