A coworker's help shifted my view on asking for coding advice

I used to try to solve every problem alone to prove I could handle it. After getting stuck for hours, a senior dev showed me a simple fix and explained it clearly, saving me so much time. What made you start seeking help more often?

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paul3901mo ago

My third month at my first dev job was the turning point. I realized asking smart questions was a skill, not a weakness. It just makes the whole team better.

stellab321mo ago

So @paul390, what actually makes a question 'smart' though?

zara_miller1mo ago

Wait, you spent hours stuck on a problem before asking for help? That's a huge amount of wasted time. Getting unstuck quickly is way more important than proving a point.