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> Simple, put fingers on keyboard, struggle, and figure it out through practice. None of them follow through. None. If that's the actual advice you're giving,

• gspetr 8y ago
  The incentives are already in place and it's never been easier to learn on your own than it is now. I've read elsewhere that even if people want something and have someone in reach that has it, 2% will ask for advice and 2% of those asking will follow through with it. I've also seen 10% and 10% of that, i.e. 1% total. Whatever actual number may be, it's very small.
• austincheney 8y ago
  Then what would you suggest?
  • justin66 8y ago
    If I wanted someone to actually heed what I was saying, I'd suggest a textbook or a set of online lessons to work through and offer to answer questions about the subject matter or the profession. "Simple, put fingers on keyboard, struggle, and figure it out through practice" would be equally useless advice for learning musicianship, writing, or anything else involving a keyboard. With computers it's especially strange since there are so many resources today for people starting out. In fairness, it's a free country, and these people could have found someone to recommend a textbook or some classes easily enough.
    • austincheney 8y ago
      I have done this as well. Spent my time gathering a large number of resource and good starting points for beginners only to have the audience run away in utter intimidation (i think). Now I just lay it out for people. Programming is like playing the piano. You are as good as your practice allows and its clearly evident in your quality of product.