Rant: Copying code from forums for class feels like cheating to me

You're not learning if you just paste answers.

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My roommate spent three hours last night copying Python scripts from Stack Overflow for her homework. It reminds me of how we skip learning in so many areas now. Like using GPS all the time instead of actually learning how to get around, or following a recipe step-by-step without getting why the stuff works together. I mean, you get the task done, but you don't really build any skills. Idk, maybe it's just me, but that seems to be the trend everywhere, not just in coding classes.

the_karen1d ago

Stack Overflow answers usually explain the logic behind the code. So copying isn't just pasting, it's learning from examples.