I think that the more you code in a language the quicker it will come to you. For example I can usually churn out python, which I've been using for a while. However I'm just starting Objective-C and I need to consult Apple's reference library every other line of code. But it's not like riding a bike. I used to be able to write Fortran code like mad and now I can barely remember any of the syntax at all(possibly a good thing).
My issue is not so much remembering syntax and common algorithms but "brain drain" and typically take breaks all too frequently. Hacker News does not help with this.
My understanding is that BillG had to rip the radio out of his car back in the day. He needed to think, and he couldn't stop himself from listening to music while he was driving.
My issue is not so much remembering syntax and common algorithms but "brain drain" and typically take breaks all too frequently. Hacker News does not help with this.