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Ask HN: Is it worth it to write programming tutorials for beginners?

Hi HN! I'm a developer that currently have a lot of free time. One idea that I've had for a long time is to write a series of tutorials on how to code for complete beginners. The goal of the course would be to be REALLY accessible. But I'm now wondering: is this really worth it? Will people be interested in this project? It seems like "programming tutorials" is a crowded market... So I'm interested in your input. Thanks!

davelnewton 11y ago
Depends on what criteria you're using to evaluate "worth".
stepvhen 11y ago
If you have gone through many tutorials and feel there is still something missing, then definitely. If you feel you could present the program in a new more effective way, sure. Things to keep in mind: (a) People are only beginners for a comparatively short time. (b) Language choice is very important. (c) Beginners will not know how to set up their development environment, and this can cause a lot of friction for any language. In the end though, making something useful for other people is not a bad thing. If you are confident that you can bring something important to the programming education scene, go for it.