Actually, it probably does mean you're worse off in terms of ability -- but not in terms of potential or aptitude.
5 years ago I used to think I had the coding thing down pretty pat -- now I'm much better than I was then, and I have a lower opinion of my knowledge as well :)
5 years ago I used to think I had the coding thing down pretty pat
I'm not nearly as arrogant as to think that I know everything in my particular domain(s) of interest. I can look at whatever language(s) I consider myself proficient in and name half a dozen things in half as many seconds that I know nothing about.
I simply disagree with the "You have to have coded for years before going to college for coding to be a good coder" line of thought. You have to have the time, yes. But, imho, it doesn't have to come from college and it doesn't matter when you start.
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Actually, it probably does mean you're worse off in terms of ability -- but not in terms of potential or aptitude.
5 years ago I used to think I had the coding thing down pretty pat -- now I'm much better than I was then, and I have a lower opinion of my knowledge as well :)
5 years ago I used to think I had the coding thing down pretty pat
I'm not nearly as arrogant as to think that I know everything in my particular domain(s) of interest. I can look at whatever language(s) I consider myself proficient in and name half a dozen things in half as many seconds that I know nothing about.
I simply disagree with the "You have to have coded for years before going to college for coding to be a good coder" line of thought. You have to have the time, yes. But, imho, it doesn't have to come from college and it doesn't matter when you start.
I refuse to even view old code of mine. I'm afraid I'll get a concussion from all the forehead slapping this will induce.