If J's learning curve were indeed "steep," then learning it in "5 minutes" would be feasible. Unfortunately, it is quite shallow.
** -Robert Knight On Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 6:21 AM, R.E. Boss <r.e.b...@planet.nl> wrote: Let me be the odd one out and disagree with those who want J in 5 minutes or > presenting different types of nouns in different colors or formats. > > IMHO the steep learning curve of J is very useful (and, who knows, > intended), it selects the right kind of people. That's how evolution works. > To paraphrase Mark Twain: "If we try to convince stupid people, they will > drag us down to their level and beat us by experience". > So let's not try to make learning J easier, we will end up simplifying the > language to a level we don't want. > > And for people who want to teach J to kids, read > > http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-gaming-could-be-the-future-of- > education/<http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-gaming-could-be-the-future-of-education/> > > > R.E. Boss > > (Add your info to http://www.jsoftware.com/jwiki/Community/Demographics ) > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm
