[LtWorf]

I have worked with self taught programmers and the fact that they don't know the first thing about the most basic and well known algorithms makes cooperating with them painful.

[austin-cheney]

Yeah, I have never bothered with memorizing patterns myself. I always found that to be a waste of time.

[LtWorf]

Yep, it is, if you always work with more experienced people who are there to guide you.