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First the title is misleading, considering she took two months to learn Python, etc. "It took about two months for her to learn Python, HTML, CSS and JavaScrip
by jetti 14y ago
First the title is misleading, considering she took two months to learn Python, etc.
"It took about two months for her to learn Python, HTML, CSS and JavaScript — all of which were required to complete the feature"
It should be called: "Non-Tech Founder of YCW12 Daily Muse Learns Code; Builds New Feature In 6 Days".
Second, just because a feature is built in 6 days, doesn't meant that it will be able to run for 6 days without problems. It isn't hard to copy and paste code without knowing what it is doing.
On the other hand, it is good to see her taking initiative and getting her hands dirty with her own product.
- pflats 14y agoFurther, she's done some of this before: "With only one high-school coding class under her belt — in a language that is no longer used — McCreery spent her evenings learning to code." Regardless of the language she learned in high school, this is a huge leg up. Coding principles transfer easily, especially at the introductory level. Even an 8-week elective will get you over those first few humps.