How do some developers seem to understand concepts so…
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How do some developers seem to understand concepts so quickly while i keep forgetting the basics?
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Hi
I'm looking for honest advice because I've been struggling with this for a while.
I'm a computer science graduate and I've been working as a frontend software developer for about 3 years. Even with professional experience I often feel like I forget fundamental concepts. If I don't use something for a while I have to relearn it. The same happens with data structures and algorithms I understand them while studying, but after some time I can't recall them confidently.
Meanwhile, I meet developers who seem to grasp new concepts very quickly, connect ideas easily, and remember things much better than I do. It makes me wonder if they're naturally smarter, or if they've developed better ways of learning.
I'm curious about a few things:
\- Do people who seem "smart" actually have better learning systems or is it mostly natural ability?
\- How do experienced developers retain technical knowledge over the years?
\- What techniques have genuinely improved your understanding and long teerm memory?
\- Is it normal to keep forgetting concepts even after years of experience?
\- If you've gone from struggling with the basics to becoming confident what changed?
I'm not looking for shortcut I want to understand how to learn more effectively and build a stronger foundation over time.
I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any books courses or learning methods that helped you.
#programming #technology #dev
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Hi
I'm looking for honest advice because I've been struggling with this for a while.
I'm a computer science graduate and I've been working as a frontend software developer for about 3 years. Even with professional experience I often feel like I forget fundamental concepts. If I don't use something for a while I have to relearn it. The same happens with data structures and algorithms I understand them while studying, but after some time I can't recall them confidently.
Meanwhile, I meet developers who seem to grasp new concepts very quickly, connect ideas easily, and remember things much better than I do. It makes me wonder if they're naturally smarter, or if they've developed better ways of learning.
I'm curious about a few things:
\- Do people who seem "smart" actually have better learning systems or is it mostly natural ability?
\- How do experienced developers retain technical knowledge over the years?
\- What techniques have genuinely improved your understanding and long teerm memory?
\- Is it normal to keep forgetting concepts even after years of experience?
\- If you've gone from struggling with the basics to becoming confident what changed?
I'm not looking for shortcut I want to understand how to learn more effectively and build a stronger foundation over time.
I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any books courses or learning methods that helped you.
#programming #technology #dev
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