From: Chad Perrin <perrin@...>
Date: 2008-02-01T15:09:23+09:00
Subject: Re: Learn how to program

On Thu, Jan 31, 2008 at 07:25:00PM +0900, tho_mica_l wrote:
> > But I think Scheme is a good first language as long as you have the
> > support tools, like "Dr Scheme". Raw Scheme is ... well ... too raw. :)
> 
> Also, DrScheme was created with an educational intention in mind.
> MzScheme is really powerful and the JIT can be quite fast.
> 
> @OP
> But with respect to learning how to program: I'd rather go to the
> local library or the next bookstore and check out a book (bundled
> paper) that you like and that seems appropriate (if there is no
> teacher or friend recommending one) and choose whatever language is
> used in that book (with the exception of anything Basic-like or Perl
> (if such a book exists); C and C++ could be less than optimal too).

Is this another example of the common (mis)conception that Perl is a
"write-only" language?  It's not, and in fact it's an excellent language
for learning to program.  It just may not be the best for learning OOP,
in particular.

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