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Re:Benefits of Not Using an IDE by city41 on Saturday August 21, 2021 @01:28PM (#28258810)
Do they have every single medicine memorized, or just the ones they most commonly use? Sure, I tend to remember the parts of libraries and apis I use often, but I'd still argue my editor having a reminder just a keystroke away is very beneficial.
Re:Benefits of Not Using an IDE by csomar on Saturday August 21, 2021 @02:48PM (#28259438)
Reality: They rely on medical representatives to know what the actual medicines are. They remember the ones with the most kickbacks.
Re:Benefits of Not Using an IDE by falcolas on Saturday August 21, 2021 @03:04PM (#28259599)
More than just the most commonly used...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR7d56UeeeU <= Song-based memorization aide for 200 different medications

Re:Benefits of Not Using an IDE by city41 on Saturday August 21, 2021 @03:15PM (#28259674)
There are over 20,000 approved medications in the US. I don't really feel like this analogy is holding up very well. But, have I happened to remember about 200 or so API and library calls over my career? Probably.