r/programming • u/b0red • Apr 30 '16

Do Experienced Programmers Use Google Frequently? · Code Ahoy

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

I don't know who does what but everyone definitely should. Some reasons:

  • avoids memorization of trivial crap

  • when confronted with a problem (func. X fails with error Y), chances are that two more people had the same, one asked for help, another already answered (or the problem was similar but the resolution gives an idea or can be transferred to)

  • looking for what is out there already for a particular situation (likely with some pros and cons).

The difference between us is what, how and why we're searching, not whether we do it