I've noticed that some curve in software engineering and systems administration, at least from people who are trying to be serious. At first, everything is new

I've noticed that some curve in software engineering and systems administration, at least from people who are trying to be serious. At first, everything is new and scary, so they'll ask for help with even basic things, and maybe keep meticulous notes or comments about what they're doing. Later, after they've gotten more and more comfortable, they'll stop keeping good notes and asking for help. Finally, after being bitten in the ass a few times, they'll start to regard all computer systems as being in active conspiracy to make their life and their code miserable, and at last they'll finally have the correct mindset to get quality work done.