Experiences/guidance on teaching Python as a first programming language

[Ethan Furman]

On 12/11/2013 12:34 AM, Devin Jeanpierre wrote:
> On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 2:02 PM, Ethan Furman <ethan at 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.  ;)

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~Ethan~