Thanks for the book recommendations - I will definitely look into getting them. > Personally, I've seen very little benefits from this new method of learning.

Thanks for the book recommendations - I will definitely look into getting them. > Personally, I've seen very little benefits from this new method of learning. What I meant by this statement is that I saw very little benefits from this method in comparison to the traditional method. While it is not entirely impossible to go back and relearn the basics the right way assuming you've already taught them to yourself, it is most definitely a waste of time and something that should be avoided. As I said before, I think the first introduction to programming is the most important part of the learning experience. If the formal introduction is done well, you should be able to go off into the real world with what you learned and discover new languages by yourself. However, the lack of this introduction makes kids go off and teach it to themselves via the Internet. The solution? Schools should offer the basics of programming at an early age (10-11 years old). From there, those who want to pursue programming in greater depth can seek more instruction or do the learning by themselves. > I learned well before the internet, and let me tell you that it's easier and better with it than without. While I'm sure it's easier with the Internet, it is not necessarily any better. The easier it is, the less time you'll spend learning it.