On Mon, 28 Nov 2005, Clifton Royston wrote: > Knowing the basic syntax of each language does not initially give you >this.
True. Learning the syntax of a language doesn't help with the semantics of a language. > My goal for a language-oriented group would be to see it help new >programmers rapidly bridge the gap between knowing some basic commands >and writing the language like a "native" - definitely for Python, and >if possible for some other languages like Ruby, Lisp, PHP, whatever. > > On initial organizational matters: Is there consensus for a Saturday >vs. a weekday evening, at least for an initial meeting? Since a programming language is a written language, there's really not much interaction in terms of verbal exchanges. Most of the time, if a new programmer runs into a problem, the solution is often found in the analysis of the code. So, even if you meet face-to-face, you'll end up looking at a computer monitor anyway. A face-to-face meeting is good for brain-storming and other group related activities. Programming is not just sitting at the keyboard and typing. Good programming should also involve interactions with peers and end users. --jc -- Jimen Ching (WH6BRR) [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
