Ask HN: You forget everything about programming. What do you do?

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by dbtc • 12 years ago

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If you had to start over in your field, how would you relearn everything? Or would you choose a new field?

kumarharsh• 12 years ago

May I suggest:

1. A strong will to keep trying - you've done it once, second time is easier! 2. Knowing that the Internet's got your back - there are people like you out there, who have faced and conquered similar problems; find them out, and learn from them! 3. Mix it up - since you'd originally left your field and are returning, you'd have done something else in the interim, right? Use that experience to make your return more fruitful!

xijuan• 12 years ago

I had to relearn calculus because I decided to study stats after finishing my BA in psychology. I was good at Math before but now I have to relearn it.. What did I do???? JUST LEARN IT AGAIN! I listened to lectures online; read the textbook.. I really don't think there is any shortcut to this. Also I am sure you didn't forget everything. You will surely learn faster the second time around.

LarryMade2• 12 years ago

If I forgot everything then it probably would be easier to learn new programming technologies. On the other hand I might have also forgotten why programming is cool.

Computers still amaze me; I'd jump right back in.

MalcolmDiggs• 12 years ago

If I forgot everything I'd probably leave the field entirely; pack my bags and go to law school or something. Hell, I might do that regardless :)

Ask HN: You forget everything about programming. What do you do?

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