Comment on Ask HN: What is an efficient strategy to retain skills with minimum investment?Comments−itamarst9yIn my experience regaining the skill is much faster than learning it in first place (assuming I'd gotten reasonably proficient). I spent a few years not coding much and had easy time getting back to it.I often find that more important than having a skill is knowing it exists, so I can learn/relearn it when needed (https://codewithoutrules.com/2016/04/15/40-hour-programmer/).Earlier in my career gaining the skills was probably more important, though.
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In my experience regaining the skill is much faster than learning it in first place (assuming I'd gotten reasonably proficient). I spent a few years not coding much and had easy time getting back to it.
I often find that more important than having a skill is knowing it exists, so I can learn/relearn it when needed (https://codewithoutrules.com/2016/04/15/40-hour-programmer/).
Earlier in my career gaining the skills was probably more important, though.