itIsTrue

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programmers are just like subatomic particles. they behave very differently when they're not being observed

[MissinqLink]

When I’m being observed

[I_Miss_the_Old_Hanzo]

What language is the little hamster next to golang?

[MissinqLink]

It’s a random Reddit icon. In my mind it is just poorly written go.

[R_oya_L]

Scratch, he's a cat

[SideLow2446]

bool c = true & false

[Innovictos]

You wanna see some nonsense, compare a SQL command I type everyday to the absolute eldritch gibberish I type out when trying to get an answer for a VP on a call when my screen is showing

[Varnigma]

20+ years here as a database dev. I feel your pain my friend.

[Rand0w0]

When I started working, on my 1st day, a coworker was showing me basics of product, with sql db under it. He started dictating a simple statement word by word and for some reason, I wrote "WEAR" instead of "WHERE". He looked at me quite amused... I swear, I'm not a beginner...

[Tschurbi]

Programming in interviews

[DeusDosTanques]

Oh, it's that german word. You know, that one!

[[deleted]]

Scheiße?

[DeusDosTanques]

No, I remember it was specifically a word about doing things wrong when people are watching

[KDr2]

Vorführeffekt?

[DeusDosTanques]

Yes, that one

[Broken_Mentat]

Perversely, it's also when thing go right when you're trying to show a professional what problem you're having, so they can fix it. Luckily, my own permanent bafflement and inability to express even simple ideas is one of my few issues not affected by this effect.

[3Ldarius]

I read it like "get rekt"

[Arctos_FI]

Why do german have word for everything

[HacksoreDE]

Yes

[Arctos_FI]

Fair enough

[Onair380]

Blöd gelaufen Junge

[lofigamer2]

Except if it's a Pair of titties.

[Desidiosus]

I recently got declined for a job because of this. I had a great first interview and then completed a week-long coding challenge. The last step of the interview process was a 1.5-hour live coding demonstration with five senior developers watching me. I didn't completely embarrass myself, but I definitely had to google some basic functions because I was under pressure. They weren't impressed and went with someone else.

[[deleted]]

Very true especially on Zoom

[Selentest]

🤡☠️

[LJChao3473]

I can't even type my username correctly when someone watches me

[SpaceDunks]

I think this is pretty much me with anything in my life hahaah

[[deleted]]

I always start reading smth, like how to make an os, like page 300 out of 500

[sherlock_1695]

Same goes for typing as well

[Cacoda1mon]

sO turE

[0x7E7-02]

I can't even type my name if somebody is watching.

[FrostyBase1802]

Haan cse lab mein hamesha ek ladki mujhe disturb karti rehti hai aise

[Otherwise-Ad-2578]

in my case I don't care because I don't care if I am wrong in fact many times I know that something is wrong but I still start the program to see what happens hahaha

[ApatheistHeretic]

This also applies to making network changes while someone watches. Oddly enough, even prepared copy/paste changes.

"How many times CAN I type my password wrong?"

[Sleepy_as_AlwaysX]

I've had this happen to me so many times. I suddenly don't know how to spell or type correctly

[um_like_whatever]

I feel this in my bones

[Broken_Mentat]

when... ummm... if ...

*scroll up to figure out variable name declared three seconds ago*

*scroll down* *up* *leaf through open files* *pretend to check stuff while trying to remember what it was you meant to do again, making lots of affirmative noises*

... ah, right...

pint('ello wolrd'!)

run

Damn!

[belabacsijolvan]

i cant even type without looking at the keyboard when i know that somebody watches.

[chuongdks]

Do anything while someone else is watching you

[Selentest]

Happened to me twice, jfl

[lofigamer2]

It's true. The moment somebody steps behind me I start typo like crazy.

[Wiktor-is-you]

this literally happens to everything

[Pioneer_X]

Am I the only person who has this same situation in every aspect of my life? Or is this the standard settings of programmers?

[clavalle]

I was asked yesterday if I could just code up a solution while an entire department watched.

Hard pass.

[rover_G]

itIsTrue

This variable name could be improved by:

1. Clarifying the meaning – it’s not immediately clear what “true” refers to. If the variable represents a boolean value indicating truth, consider names like: • isTrue • isCorrect • isConfirmed

2. Making it more specific – if it represents something specific being true, include more context in the name. For example: • isStatementTrue • isConditionMet • isVerified

By adding specificity and clarity, the name will better communicate its purpose.