I often get questioned/criticized for using foo/bar/baz names in lots of my teaching and material. Seemingly, it makes me lazy, uncreative, or too abstract as a teacher. However, it's very intentional. I explain why in this thread:https://twitter.com/getify/status/935890257249173504 …
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Since my learning is based on understanding, I find it impossible to understand foo/bar/baz code because I don't know what foo refers to, and I have to perform extra processing to invent examples in my head to process it.
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Yes. It honestly feels like it takes me 2-3x as long to process the code than it would with real world variable names. Like:https://twitter.com/mpjme/status/935894408871936002 …
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MPJVerified account @mpjmeReplying to @mpjme @getifyIt's better than using super retarded red herring examples like fibonnaci sequences, but I find that simple "cat" "dog" are better than "foo". Or even "poop", at least it evokes the visualisation center of the brain, improving retention. foo is SO hard for my brain to retain.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Also foo can be triggering to Asians but
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How so?
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People used to call me "fu" as a kid. Referring to Fu Manchu. Kyle has no empathy for it.
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Google: "a long narrow mustache in which the ends taper and droop down to the chin." .... Is this correct or is there another meaning?
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Thanks for sharing, I learned something new today
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Share with Kyle please. He blocked me.
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