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Why Johnny can't code
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:48:47 +0900
Begin forwarded message: From: Richard Forno <rforno () infowarrior org> Date: September 14, 2006 11:35:57 AM JST To: Dave Farber <dave () farber net> Subject: FW: Why Johnny can't codeLong piece from the Salon Premium section, but it sure does bring back some
fond memories of my earliest days in computing.....Brin does make someinteresting points about the evolution of software dev, I must admit....rf
Why Johnny can't codeBASIC used to be on every computer a child touched -- but today there's no
easy way for kids to get hooked on programming. < - > http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2006/09/14/basic/print.html ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as lists-ip () insecure org To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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