Experiences/guidance on teaching Python as a first programming language

[Steven D'Aprano]

On Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:38:51 -0500, Roy Smith wrote:

> Does anybody ever use D?  I looked at it a few years ago.  It seemed
> like a very good concept.  Sort of C++, with the worst of the crap torn
> out. If nothing else, with the preprocessor torn out :-)
> 
> Did it ever go anywhere?

Apparently Facebook are now working with it:

http://www.fastcolabs.com/3019948/more-about-d-language-and-why-facebook-is-experimenting-with-it



-- 
Steven