The document discusses using Windows as a way to introduce more people to programming. It notes that most people currently use Windows, so teaching programming on that platform can help attract newer programmers who are still learning. It acknowledges criticisms of Windows but argues that the goal should be helping people learn programming skills that are useful, regardless of the operating system.
5. Unqualifications
I own 5 (five) Windows machines
( 4 in the garage, 1 on the closet shelf, all
waiting to be recycled )
6. Unqualifications
I own 5 (five) Windows machines
( 4 in the garage, 1 on the closet shelf, all
waiting to be recycled )
I will code in lolcat as long as it keep me out of
the restaurant business
7. Unqualifications
I own 5 (five) Windows machines
( 4 in the garage, 1 on the closet shelf, all
waiting to be recycled )
I will code in lolcat as long as it keep me out of
the restaurant business
I have my own logo
10. Heresy!
(Why Windows?)
YAPC NA 2011
ActiveState mentioned
Disdain and shunshine for everyone!
11. Heresy!
(Why Windows?)
YAPC NA 2011
ActiveState mentioned
Dissonance and shunshine for everyone!
PPW 2011
Gphat mentioned Windows and .NET
MORE Disdain and shunsine!
22. What's the point?
You work with what you've got.
What most people “got” is Windows.
What they “got” is a means to learn Python, Node.js, Java, etc.
What they “got” is a way to program in a language that has practical
application in the real world.
(They aren't looking to generate D&D character sheets, and they
aren't peek'ing and poke'ing as a way to make more Ogre tiles for
GEV.)
24. Al Sweigart gets it
“I'm going to give you instructions for installing
Python on Microsoft Windows, not because
that's my favorite operating system but
because chances are that's the operating
system that your computer is running.”
http://inventwithpython.com/chapter1.html
25. Look around the room.
We ain't getting any younger.
We need fresh faces, new blood, younger bodies.
We need to catch 'em while they're young,
impressionable, and eager to learn.
We need to get them to drink the Flavor Aid.
26. Look around the room.
We ain't getting any younger.
We need fresh faces, new blood, younger bodies.
We need to catch 'em while they're young,
impressionable, and eager to learn.
We need to get them to drink the Flavor Aid.
But they're using Windows