Re:Turkey buys Delphi licenses for an estimated one million ...
by Andrew_nenakhov on Wednesday January 22, 2020 @01:32PM
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> Stack Overflow has dumbed people down significantly because of the mental laziness it engenders.
I don't think SO has dumbed down people. It's just the average level has tanked because of influx of people in tech. In 1980s average computer person was highly skilled, educated and intelligent, because even to get access to even the simplest computer required a solid dedication and investment. Now, tech is ubiquitous, easily accessible, and lots of people with most different backgrounds jump in. You'd be amazed how many 'developers' fail to solve FizzBuzz test. We actually DO test applicants with it, and results are extremely appalling. I am unable to understand how a person who calls himself a developer and has experience can fail this, but I have learned to accept this as an observed phenomenon.
I don't think SO has dumbed down people. It's just the average level has tanked because of influx of people in tech. In 1980s average computer person was highly skilled, educated and intelligent, because even to get access to even the simplest computer required a solid dedication and investment. Now, tech is ubiquitous, easily accessible, and lots of people with most different backgrounds jump in. You'd be amazed how many 'developers' fail to solve FizzBuzz test. We actually DO test applicants with it, and results are extremely appalling. I am unable to understand how a person who calls himself a developer and has experience can fail this, but I have learned to accept this as an observed phenomenon.