Ask HN: You forget everything about programming. What do you do?
If you had to start over in your field, how would you relearn everything? Or would you choose a new field?
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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!
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!
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.
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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.
Computers still amaze me; I'd jump right back in.
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 :)