Thinking back on how I first learned to program and here's my take:
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For programming to /really/ become approachable, we really, genuinely need to advocate for the use of REPLs in tutorials. Immediate output is so important when it comes to learning things. It's bizarre that we've forsaken the teachings of McCarthy in exchange for FORTH-nonsense.
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Replying to @gypsy_panther
You lost me on the Forth tip Chuck Moore studied under McCarthy and Forth is REPL-driven development
3:48 PM - 7 Oct 2018
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