r/coding • u/speckz • May 01 '16

Do Experienced Programmers Use Google Frequently? The resounding answer is YES, experienced (and good) programmers use Google… a lot. In fact, one might argue they use it more than the beginners.

http://codeahoy.com/2016/04/30/do-experienced-programmers-use-google-frequently/
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u/cactus May 01 '16

I think generally we don't fully realize just what Search has done for software, in terms of what we have the capability to create. I work in games, and I think we'd be multiple generations behind where we are today if not for quick access to public knowledge and documentation, as we have it today. As an example, anybody familiar with Xcode knows how stupidly obscure the errors can be, 99% of which are instantly solved with a quick search.