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> In intro classes a lot of the more experienced (and thus less socially able) students are actively intimidating. I think the developer community should try
by seizethecheese 11y ago
> In intro classes a lot of the more experienced (and thus less socially able) students are actively intimidating.
I think the developer community should try to not perpetuate the stereotype that those with experience programming necessarily don't have social skills. This type of thing is what pigeonholes us as "nerds" who are incapable of being involved in the business side of projects.
- wskinner 11y agoNot sure why this is getting downvoted. I would add that in my own experience (took CS61a at Berkeley with no prior programming and little math) those guys who already had a lot of knowledge were inspiring and a great asset. Working with more knowledgable people is a fundamental feature of industry and academia, and if you view it from the right perspective, it doesn't have to be intimidating.