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iradik on Nov 7, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: How can I teach a bright person with no programmi...

wow, i disagree! i can't even imagine starting with C. that's like saying the only way to learn to build with legos is to learn how to mold plastic first. sure it's possible, but desirable?

einhverfr on Nov 7, 2011 [–]

What's the most important thing when learning to program?

My answer: Exacting logic.

C is a great language at teaching exacting logic. "Wax on, Wax off" kinds of things.....

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