I'm ashamed to be a noobie
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Seriously, I know this has been talked about over and over here and on many other forums. But the amount of "gimme code" posts I see now make me ashamed to be considered a noobie to programming. It makes me ever more hesitant to even bother to ask a question myself because I hate to be associated with that behavior. I mean it's horribly lazy, insulting and just pure ignorant to try and grab a block of code , cut and paste into project, and then say "your code didn't work, why?" Is it so terribly hard to do a little reading? I myself will spend at least a few days and probably read over 200 websites and blogs/posts/tutorials before giving in and asking for help. Would it really kill some of these lazy people to read at LEAST two or three? Yeah I know I'm ranting and beating that dead horse with that same ole stick, but I read a new one this morning on CP that had two different back to back "gimmes" and it really pisses me off because I try to LEARN what I'm doing not just hack together blocks of a dozen other peoples code to make something work.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
Sounds like you've got a great attitude toward learning. Everyone is a noob at some point. In a field like ours, everyone is a noob at multiple points as technology changes. Asking for someone to point you in the right direction when you just can't see it is to be expected, but a little research before asking is also to be expected. Asking for a complete solution is where it gets annoying and disheartening to the answerers.
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well I didn't even want to be associated with even Typing those words... lol I've been a member at CP for a year and half. give or take a couple months. I just recently started to even poke my head out of the sand as I just graduated in December. I now work at my first job(in IT) and managed to land a job where I am the ONLY developer at this company . seriously not one other person who even knows what code looks like. I have to design, write the code, build the database etc etc..So yeah I'm in waaay over my head but have managed to get projects done and they work. Even though I'm pretty sure my code comments would drive a real programmer crazy and that I have tons of spaghetti logic. I do spend lots of time on CP, There are some great articles and great responses by some of the people here and I have learned a lot just by reading instead of asking. When I ask a question it might seem simple or maybe even stupid to some of you guys, but I promise when I ask one I am well and truly stumped.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
gavindon wrote:
I've been a member at CP for a year and half
meh! Give me back my welcome! :laugh: Apart of that... true true and true... specially the part in which you say that you are spending lots of time here... ;)
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Thank you and I look forward to the day I can actually contribute something to this great website. So far I mainly keep shut since I feel my advice is shaky at best and probably dead wrong at worst.. lol Its tough changing careers at my age but I enjoy it and love the challenge.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
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Seriously, I know this has been talked about over and over here and on many other forums. But the amount of "gimme code" posts I see now make me ashamed to be considered a noobie to programming. It makes me ever more hesitant to even bother to ask a question myself because I hate to be associated with that behavior. I mean it's horribly lazy, insulting and just pure ignorant to try and grab a block of code , cut and paste into project, and then say "your code didn't work, why?" Is it so terribly hard to do a little reading? I myself will spend at least a few days and probably read over 200 websites and blogs/posts/tutorials before giving in and asking for help. Would it really kill some of these lazy people to read at LEAST two or three? Yeah I know I'm ranting and beating that dead horse with that same ole stick, but I read a new one this morning on CP that had two different back to back "gimmes" and it really pisses me off because I try to LEARN what I'm doing not just hack together blocks of a dozen other peoples code to make something work.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
Noob is something you will grow out of, given time. Arsehole Troll is something that will never change. So be thankful you are the former, and not the latter!
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
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Noob is something you will grow out of, given time. Arsehole Troll is something that will never change. So be thankful you are the former, and not the latter!
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
What if I'm an a**hole without the troll part? can i still make it? hehe
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
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Well you are American (like me) so you probably suck at puns (like me) but I'm sure you know a few crap jokes so you can contribute that way! :)
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Seriously, I know this has been talked about over and over here and on many other forums. But the amount of "gimme code" posts I see now make me ashamed to be considered a noobie to programming. It makes me ever more hesitant to even bother to ask a question myself because I hate to be associated with that behavior. I mean it's horribly lazy, insulting and just pure ignorant to try and grab a block of code , cut and paste into project, and then say "your code didn't work, why?" Is it so terribly hard to do a little reading? I myself will spend at least a few days and probably read over 200 websites and blogs/posts/tutorials before giving in and asking for help. Would it really kill some of these lazy people to read at LEAST two or three? Yeah I know I'm ranting and beating that dead horse with that same ole stick, but I read a new one this morning on CP that had two different back to back "gimmes" and it really pisses me off because I try to LEARN what I'm doing not just hack together blocks of a dozen other peoples code to make something work.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
Good for you. Even if they cut/paste a piece of code the chances are it may not work in their situation and then they have to troubleshoot someone else's code.
Semper Fi http://www.hq4thmarinescomm.com[^]
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What if I'm an a**hole without the troll part? can i still make it? hehe
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
gavindon wrote:
What if I'm an a**hole without the troll part? can i still make it? hehe
That's the spirit! Now you've earned my 5 :)
Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
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Good for you. Even if they cut/paste a piece of code the chances are it may not work in their situation and then they have to troubleshoot someone else's code.
Semper Fi http://www.hq4thmarinescomm.com[^]
www.jaxcoder.com[^] WinHeistnot going to lie and say I've never used cut and paste. But the few times I have I at least take the time to break it down and understand what the code Does since it normally has to be modified to work for my specific project anyway. More often than not if i find a piece of actual code that is relevant I will paste it into a quick test project by itself so that I can do that very thing. Then write my own code based off of it in my actual project.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
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Seriously, I know this has been talked about over and over here and on many other forums. But the amount of "gimme code" posts I see now make me ashamed to be considered a noobie to programming. It makes me ever more hesitant to even bother to ask a question myself because I hate to be associated with that behavior. I mean it's horribly lazy, insulting and just pure ignorant to try and grab a block of code , cut and paste into project, and then say "your code didn't work, why?" Is it so terribly hard to do a little reading? I myself will spend at least a few days and probably read over 200 websites and blogs/posts/tutorials before giving in and asking for help. Would it really kill some of these lazy people to read at LEAST two or three? Yeah I know I'm ranting and beating that dead horse with that same ole stick, but I read a new one this morning on CP that had two different back to back "gimmes" and it really pisses me off because I try to LEARN what I'm doing not just hack together blocks of a dozen other peoples code to make something work.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
I think you will be just fine.:thumbsup:
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Seriously, I know this has been talked about over and over here and on many other forums. But the amount of "gimme code" posts I see now make me ashamed to be considered a noobie to programming. It makes me ever more hesitant to even bother to ask a question myself because I hate to be associated with that behavior. I mean it's horribly lazy, insulting and just pure ignorant to try and grab a block of code , cut and paste into project, and then say "your code didn't work, why?" Is it so terribly hard to do a little reading? I myself will spend at least a few days and probably read over 200 websites and blogs/posts/tutorials before giving in and asking for help. Would it really kill some of these lazy people to read at LEAST two or three? Yeah I know I'm ranting and beating that dead horse with that same ole stick, but I read a new one this morning on CP that had two different back to back "gimmes" and it really pisses me off because I try to LEARN what I'm doing not just hack together blocks of a dozen other peoples code to make something work.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
better a noobie than a boobie.
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Seriously, I know this has been talked about over and over here and on many other forums. But the amount of "gimme code" posts I see now make me ashamed to be considered a noobie to programming. It makes me ever more hesitant to even bother to ask a question myself because I hate to be associated with that behavior. I mean it's horribly lazy, insulting and just pure ignorant to try and grab a block of code , cut and paste into project, and then say "your code didn't work, why?" Is it so terribly hard to do a little reading? I myself will spend at least a few days and probably read over 200 websites and blogs/posts/tutorials before giving in and asking for help. Would it really kill some of these lazy people to read at LEAST two or three? Yeah I know I'm ranting and beating that dead horse with that same ole stick, but I read a new one this morning on CP that had two different back to back "gimmes" and it really pisses me off because I try to LEARN what I'm doing not just hack together blocks of a dozen other peoples code to make something work.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
Being a noobie is nothing to be ashamed of: all of us started there, and it is an easy condition to fix with a bit of time and dedication. Being a lazy twit incapable of even the appearance of effort, on the other hand.... Please do not confuse the two. ;) Welcome to CP.
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not going to lie and say I've never used cut and paste. But the few times I have I at least take the time to break it down and understand what the code Does since it normally has to be modified to work for my specific project anyway. More often than not if i find a piece of actual code that is relevant I will paste it into a quick test project by itself so that I can do that very thing. Then write my own code based off of it in my actual project.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
Exactly right. I think everyone on here at one time or another has cut some code and used it but knowing what it does so you can use it in you instance is vital. When I do cut/paste I take the time to add comments and reference where I got it and if available the author.
Semper Fi http://www.hq4thmarinescomm.com[^]
www.jaxcoder.com[^] WinHeist -
Seriously, I know this has been talked about over and over here and on many other forums. But the amount of "gimme code" posts I see now make me ashamed to be considered a noobie to programming. It makes me ever more hesitant to even bother to ask a question myself because I hate to be associated with that behavior. I mean it's horribly lazy, insulting and just pure ignorant to try and grab a block of code , cut and paste into project, and then say "your code didn't work, why?" Is it so terribly hard to do a little reading? I myself will spend at least a few days and probably read over 200 websites and blogs/posts/tutorials before giving in and asking for help. Would it really kill some of these lazy people to read at LEAST two or three? Yeah I know I'm ranting and beating that dead horse with that same ole stick, but I read a new one this morning on CP that had two different back to back "gimmes" and it really pisses me off because I try to LEARN what I'm doing not just hack together blocks of a dozen other peoples code to make something work.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
Don't be afraid to post questions, I still do and I don't consider myself a noob at all. I had to talk to my gf about this, she is learning to code but sees the response from people trying to answer, and they are so jaded from "urgentz" that it discourages actual noobs to seek help. btw, she does not use CP.
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!" — Hunter S. Thompson
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What if I'm an a**hole without the troll part? can i still make it? hehe
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
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Seriously, I know this has been talked about over and over here and on many other forums. But the amount of "gimme code" posts I see now make me ashamed to be considered a noobie to programming. It makes me ever more hesitant to even bother to ask a question myself because I hate to be associated with that behavior. I mean it's horribly lazy, insulting and just pure ignorant to try and grab a block of code , cut and paste into project, and then say "your code didn't work, why?" Is it so terribly hard to do a little reading? I myself will spend at least a few days and probably read over 200 websites and blogs/posts/tutorials before giving in and asking for help. Would it really kill some of these lazy people to read at LEAST two or three? Yeah I know I'm ranting and beating that dead horse with that same ole stick, but I read a new one this morning on CP that had two different back to back "gimmes" and it really pisses me off because I try to LEARN what I'm doing not just hack together blocks of a dozen other peoples code to make something work.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
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well I didn't even want to be associated with even Typing those words... lol I've been a member at CP for a year and half. give or take a couple months. I just recently started to even poke my head out of the sand as I just graduated in December. I now work at my first job(in IT) and managed to land a job where I am the ONLY developer at this company . seriously not one other person who even knows what code looks like. I have to design, write the code, build the database etc etc..So yeah I'm in waaay over my head but have managed to get projects done and they work. Even though I'm pretty sure my code comments would drive a real programmer crazy and that I have tons of spaghetti logic. I do spend lots of time on CP, There are some great articles and great responses by some of the people here and I have learned a lot just by reading instead of asking. When I ask a question it might seem simple or maybe even stupid to some of you guys, but I promise when I ask one I am well and truly stumped.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
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well I didn't even want to be associated with even Typing those words... lol I've been a member at CP for a year and half. give or take a couple months. I just recently started to even poke my head out of the sand as I just graduated in December. I now work at my first job(in IT) and managed to land a job where I am the ONLY developer at this company . seriously not one other person who even knows what code looks like. I have to design, write the code, build the database etc etc..So yeah I'm in waaay over my head but have managed to get projects done and they work. Even though I'm pretty sure my code comments would drive a real programmer crazy and that I have tons of spaghetti logic. I do spend lots of time on CP, There are some great articles and great responses by some of the people here and I have learned a lot just by reading instead of asking. When I ask a question it might seem simple or maybe even stupid to some of you guys, but I promise when I ask one I am well and truly stumped.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
gavindon wrote:
When I ask a question it might seem simple or maybe even stupid to some of you guys
I, for one, see a huge difference between ignorance and stupidity. If you can show that you've at least used a debugger to step through some code (ie, "I get this odd error message from api function X"), and done a smidgeon of research, then you'll find people here falling over to help you. I was in your shoes a while back - some of were in them longer ago... Iain.
I am one of "those foreigners coming over here and stealing our jobs". Yay me!
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gavindon wrote:
When I ask a question it might seem simple or maybe even stupid to some of you guys
I, for one, see a huge difference between ignorance and stupidity. If you can show that you've at least used a debugger to step through some code (ie, "I get this odd error message from api function X"), and done a smidgeon of research, then you'll find people here falling over to help you. I was in your shoes a while back - some of were in them longer ago... Iain.
I am one of "those foreigners coming over here and stealing our jobs". Yay me!
Well count me as truly ignorant then. I've had two years of school. Yes I excelled compared to everybody else in my classes, that's not necessarily saying a lot. I had very basic instruction in c++, even less in vb and basic in java. Then data structures and that pretty much covers the programming for my degree. Since I graduated in December, I've taught myself more in asp.net with c# code behind than I learned about all the others combined in school. But I'm still ignorant as heck.. And at 40 years old, its not as easy as it would have been years ago.. lol I'm learning fast though and appreciate your guys comments to this thread. I will surely be a regular here on CP from now on and as I said further down, I hope to be able to contribute myself one day in the not to distant future.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
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Seriously, I know this has been talked about over and over here and on many other forums. But the amount of "gimme code" posts I see now make me ashamed to be considered a noobie to programming. It makes me ever more hesitant to even bother to ask a question myself because I hate to be associated with that behavior. I mean it's horribly lazy, insulting and just pure ignorant to try and grab a block of code , cut and paste into project, and then say "your code didn't work, why?" Is it so terribly hard to do a little reading? I myself will spend at least a few days and probably read over 200 websites and blogs/posts/tutorials before giving in and asking for help. Would it really kill some of these lazy people to read at LEAST two or three? Yeah I know I'm ranting and beating that dead horse with that same ole stick, but I read a new one this morning on CP that had two different back to back "gimmes" and it really pisses me off because I try to LEARN what I'm doing not just hack together blocks of a dozen other peoples code to make something work.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning.
Give the laziest man the hardest job and he will find the easiest way to do it. The gimme shame belongs to parents who are emotionally unavailable for their children.
Dwayne J. Baldwin
