The EEs I have known that carried around a card with:
V = I * R
I = V / R
R = V / I
because they couldn't remember it were all bad at EE and bad at math.
If you can't remember the pieces making up a concept, how are you going to remember the concept?
> It’s disproportionately important for passing tests (And getting hired at tech companies!)
I don't remember anyone who couldn't pass tests but was really a great engineer.
BTW, one of the tests fighter pilots go through is they are blindfolded, and then have to put their hand on each control the instructor calls out.
I also have some written tests for certifying pilots. There are questions like max takeoff weight, fuel burn rate, max dive speeds, etc. Stuff a pilot had better know or he's a dead pilot.
If you can't remember the pieces making up a concept, how are you going to remember the concept?
> It’s disproportionately important for passing tests (And getting hired at tech companies!)
I don't remember anyone who couldn't pass tests but was really a great engineer.
BTW, one of the tests fighter pilots go through is they are blindfolded, and then have to put their hand on each control the instructor calls out.
I also have some written tests for certifying pilots. There are questions like max takeoff weight, fuel burn rate, max dive speeds, etc. Stuff a pilot had better know or he's a dead pilot.