Semmy Purewal (Netflix) interviewed at Fluent 2014
summary
Argues that everyone should learn to code because computers are everywhere and coding belongs alongside reading and math, and recommends teach from kindergarten rather than starting late. Claims Java creates huge cognitive overhead with boilerplate like public class hello… while JavaScript not Java reduces friction via loose typing and simpler syntax. Suggests adults learn with others not alone, using Khan Academy and Codecademy with ProcessingJS or pairing with an experienced mentor to avoid getting stuck.
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chapters (6)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:22Computerization
- 1:00Early Computer Learning
- 2:30What Language Would You Teach
- 4:30JavaScript
- 5:54Learning Programming
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