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Dijkstra did much for computing, but an entire generation of developers inspired by and initially taught by BASIC did a LOT more.

• rbanffy 2y ago
  Me included, BTW. BASIC was the first language I learned (second if we count programming a TI-55 calculator as first).
• gsinclair 2y ago
  And I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s still the best language for teaching programming to a novice. At least for a little while.