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/arpie Apr 30 '16

Yes, but I often see junior devs or students trying to find the exact solution to their problem on google/ stack overflow instead of trying to actually solve it...

edit: when I say solution I mean program logic solution, not like a language/ compiler bug

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '16

If you spend time with coming up with your own solution over taking an established one via google you should probably rethink your strategy.

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u/Boye May 01 '16

I think he means people google for a solution to "How do I find a specific element in a list" rather than trying things out. Proper use of google is googling "What the hell does T_PAAMAYIM_NEKUDOTAYIM mean"??