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Re:To the brain, reading computer code is not the same as re... by SoftTalker on Sunday May 26, 2024 @03:23PM (#40484659)
> It's a bit like sight reading in music

I was wondering if there was any correlation in the ability to sight read music and to quickly understand code.

I played a few musical instruments as a child and teen but never got good at sight-reading.

I've heard that musical ability and programming ability are often correlated but I could never have made it as a working musician. I did make a good career out of programming though.

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Re:To the brain, reading computer code is not the same as re... by ants_everywhere on Sunday May 26, 2024 @09:10PM (#40486744)
I've been curious about this too. I do play music. I've played maybe about 6 different instruments live in bands. But I was never any good at sight reading.

My guess is if I were to try it now I'd be a lot better at it than I used to be.

I do, however, rather consciously think of it as a form of improvisation. And I am much better at improvisation than I was at sight reading.

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