Why the comments are not to provide easy answers in the exercises for lazy learners

Question

Let's be honest, even when we are desperate to resolve an exercise we are stuck with, making then all out with the answers that some provide in the comments isn't a great idea, nor it is to just say them so anyone can come out of the course with an easy certification. The result, obviously, would come out as a bunch of people who didn't think enough on the basic stuff and now don't even handle simple keywords. I'd like that my certification had some credit, and with these actions, none, in time will. Shame.

Answer 1

Although I get where you're coming from, its not really the fault of those that post the answers :/

If people post answers to help the legitimate learners - The lazy sods will get an easy achievement and do nothing with it (its not like they could get any kind of job / recognition with it when they can't actually code - ultimately, they do not and likely will not, contribute to society as coders.

On the other hand, if people don't post answer - The lazy sods give up because it's too much work.

The methods are different, but the results the same either way - A bunch of people that aren't coders. whether they gave up, or if they got all the answers given to them, they still can't code - so theres no difference

People giving the answers away doesn't bother me, purely because I've chosen to put in the effort to learn the answers, and if I get it wrong, then I need to go over a topic again.

Take pride in knowing the you actually have the determination and will power to understand and move forward.

If people want to have all the answers given to them, then they obviously don't have the dedication or passion to ACTUALLY learn how to code.

Answer 2

That's the point. if they don't treat this discipline with respect, then what's the point of attempting these courses?

When they show they don't know about coding but they got this certification either way, there's less credit put into these courses and their effectiveness.

I like to read answers that I don't know by myself when they're explained in cases it's so confusing I can't find the answer, but those who simply post they keywords or symbols or calues in order to input in the exercise, those are the answers that shouldn't have room in the comments.

Answer 3

agreed, when answering questions a description of what is happening and what needs to be done is what I look for. I want a greater understanding not a print out of the answers.

Answer 4

I think it's important that there are answers in the comments section. This course isn't perfect and comments can bridge gaps in knowledge. You seem to forget that earnest learners don't always learn the same way. Some people are great at figuring things out by themselves while others need someone to show them. Furthermore, some people are great at learning how things work once they have the answer, which they use as a reference point.

But I do see where you're coming from and partially agree. I don't think there should be any answers exclusively. Answers should come with an explanation as to how the answer was achieved; that way anyone who struggles learning by themselves can have a fair shot as well.

Lazy learners will always be an issue, but this is a free app; and the only solution I can see involves paying someone to grade you on a final test for proper certification. So unless the devs want to lock certification behind a pay wall, you probably shouldn't expect the certification to mean anything to anyone besides yourself. It's what you do with your knowledge that will matter to others.