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>> What you're describing is called: programming.

> Is that the part of programming that you enjoy? Remembering logger vs logging?

If a person cannot remember what to use in order to define their desired solution logic (how do I make a log statement again?), then they are unqualified to implement same.

> But in the end, focus on the parts you love.

Speaking only for myself, I love working with people who understand what they are doing when they do it.

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It's not unreasonable to briefly forget details like that, especially when you're dealing with a multi-language codebase where "how do I make a log statement?" requires a different pattern in each one.

> It's not unreasonable to briefly forget details like that, especially when you're dealing with a multi-language codebase where "how do I make a log statement?" requires a different pattern in each one.

You make my point for me.

When I wrote:

  ... I love working with people who understand what they
  are doing when they do it.

This is not a judgement about coworker ability, skill, or integrity. It is instead a desire to work with people who ensure they have a reasonable understanding of what they are about to introduce into a system. This includes coworkers who reach out to team members in order achieve said understanding.

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