> Google Search actually works really well for me, and I think it's been getting better over years. Just this week, a colleague asked me why the following code does not work:
I feel like you've posted this comment mid-thoughtstream. How is the compiler error relevant to Google Search?
Edit: > Even a few years ago, answering an arcane question like this, where it is not clear what keywords you need to search for, would take you hours of googling. Most people would just not bother. But in this case, it took me literally 30 s to find an answer on Stack Overflow.
Makes a bit more sense now you've edited that in.
Yeah, I'd totally agree. I've noticed it can help you find films based on description ("film with adam sandler and kate beckinsale") or code syntax ("c++ io operator") using terms that aren't really at all obviously connected to what you're trying to find out.
I feel like you've posted this comment mid-thoughtstream. How is the compiler error relevant to Google Search?
Edit: > Even a few years ago, answering an arcane question like this, where it is not clear what keywords you need to search for, would take you hours of googling. Most people would just not bother. But in this case, it took me literally 30 s to find an answer on Stack Overflow.
Makes a bit more sense now you've edited that in.
Yeah, I'd totally agree. I've noticed it can help you find films based on description ("film with adam sandler and kate beckinsale") or code syntax ("c++ io operator") using terms that aren't really at all obviously connected to what you're trying to find out.