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| Started by | Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com> |
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| First post | 2013-12-12 10:07 +1100 |
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Re: Experiences/guidance on teaching Python as a first programming language Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com> - 2013-12-12 10:07 +1100
| From | Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com> |
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| Date | 2013-12-12 10:07 +1100 |
| Subject | Re: Experiences/guidance on teaching Python as a first programming language |
| Message-ID | <mailman.3937.1386803264.18130.python-list@python.org> |
On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 7:47 AM, Ethan Furman <ethan@stoneleaf.us> wrote: > On 12/11/2013 12:34 AM, Devin Jeanpierre wrote: >> >> On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 2:02 PM, Ethan Furman <ethan@stoneleaf.us> wrote: >>> >>> Doesn't sound like they do, as that's causing plenty of problems. In >>> today's world that level of knowledge isn't always necessary, especially >>> if >>> your degree is not in CS. One of the (many) nice things about Python is >>> one >>> doesn't need to know that stuff to Get Things Done. >> >> >> You don't need to know how to use the brakes to drive to Wal-Mart, >> either. > > > In my world, Getting Things Done includes not crashing at my destination. > ;) Reminds me of this discussion of reaching the moon: http://htmlimg4.scribdassets.com/4uppo05fpc5w0c0/images/17-77601f4dfc.jpg "We shall end up by arriving, I suppose." ChrisA
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