I have to agree that there is a big learning curve with the product. It takes a while to get proficient with all of the functions, shortcuts, and preferences. There was little documentation when it was introduced, and the help text usually isn't very helpful. Even simple things can be difficult to figure out at first. For example, how many times have we had or seen questions about topics as simple as copy and paste, etc.? That is why it is frustrating for the new user. I was fortunate that I got to evaluate the product as a project and was therefore given the time to work with it without the pressure of a production deadline. I've been using the product in its various forms since WDSC, and I still learn things all the time. I even created a tips and reminders document because there is too much for me to remember. I hate working with SEU now but can remember the initial frustration with the IDE. BTW, I am one of those old fogies.
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date: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:46:33 -0400
from: Buck Calabro <kc2hiz@xxxxxxxxx>
subject: [WDSCI-L] RDi learning curve (was: RDi Lite?)
On 6/25/2013 9:58 AM, Ken Killian wrote:
Count me in as a BIG FAN of Rational Developer & Eclipse. But, the initial learning curve is HUGE! It is hard to get newbie productive on it right away....
I've been using multiple IDEs for so long (work, home) that I can't
remember what my learning curve was like. Although I would think that
if any of them had a *huge* learning curve, I'd have remembered it.
Maybe not.
What did you think made for a huge learning curve?
--buck
midrange.com
