y, I would recommend doing things the 'hard way' first, learning the ropes how to do things at a basic level. Then reveal the magic and better practices. Next

y, I would recommend doing things the 'hard way' first, learning the ropes how to do things at a basic level. Then reveal the magic and better practices. Next learn to roll their own web app with authentication, etc. Then show them a framework that takes care of the 'magic' behind the scenes.