Experiences/guidance on teaching Python as a first programming language

[Ethan Furman]

On 12/09/2013 05:24 AM, Gene Heskett wrote:
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> I toss out that
>
> 1. a semester is insufficient to gain a working familiarity with either
> python or java.

I don't know about java, but it would certainly be enough to get a good start in Python.


> 2. If you want to start at the nuts and bolts level, (and you should)

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.

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~Ethan~