From: Albert Schlef Date: 2010-02-12T09:16:46+09:00 Subject: Re: Exit method? Seebs wrote: > On 2010-02-11, Josh Cheek wrote: >> So I think there may be a case for tutorials for newbies by newbies, > > The problem is that the newbies will often figure things out > *incorrectly*, > leading to tutorials that teach people bad habits, or superstitions, or > whatever. There's one point people here missed: He said we was going to *write* a tutorial. This doesn't necessarily mean that he was going to *publish* it. Many people enjoy writing articles. To increase his motivation when learning a subject, such a person accompanies his studying with writing an essay or tutorial or something. This purposeful writing does something to their mind. It makes them feel good. I myself have written several "micro" tutorials on various subjects, while learning. I've never published them because once I finished studying the subject these tutorials have served their purpose (and they never were polished enough for public consumption). I actually know in advance my "tutorials" aren't good enough and won't "see the light of day", but this writing is part of the experience. Every means is legitimate. -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.