10 May
2005
10 May
'05
12:39 p.m.
On 5/10/05, Bulat Ziganshin
messages given in terms of VALUES instead of compile-time error messages given in terms of TYPES are easier to understand for novice. also, strict regulations on datatypes are needed for professional program development, but will be just needless complication for learning concept of programming itself. even for mathematician Ruby will be a good choice
I disagree. Types is a very important concept and I think that should be emphasized in the first lecture. If one goes through types _and_ values from the very beginning a strongly typed language will be of the same aid to beginners as it is to experts. /S -- Sebastian Sylvan +46(0)736-818655 UIN: 44640862