[adchari]

Honestly, I haven't found a need for it yet.

I am a student studying CS, and none of my coursework really requires heavy memorization for exams or assignments. For the most part, even if I need to remember some algorithm, it is simple enough that it can be derived or remembered for lecture.

However, my SO is pre-med, and consistently uses Anki to great success. Her exams are very centered on information which needs to be memorized, including standardized exams like the MCAT. I think this is where spaced repetition programs shine.

Generally, people don't need to memorize large amounts of information, they need a few facts and relations to each other. This can easily be achieved with hand-written or typed notes which an individual can review when needed.

[edejong]

I used (many years ago, with Mnemosyne) spaces repetition on CS and AI history. It is really useful to have this extra context available during my normal activities. It allows me to see modern development in a historic context.

[esyir]

This is probably why the preeminent use of Spaced Repetition is language learning. You can learn all the grammar you want, but without the raw vocabulary memorization, that's not going to do you any good.