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In my experience, syntax error is a huge barrier to entry to programming. Block removes syntax error by making syntactically erroneous program impossible by con
by sanxiyn 12y ago
In my experience, syntax error is a huge barrier to entry to programming. Block removes syntax error by making syntactically erroneous program impossible by construction, so it is of great help.
- therealwill 12y agoIt is a necessary evil in my opinion. Typing code perfectly without the aid of code completion reinforces the idea that attention to detail in coding is extremely important. Furthermore, it forces the user to read every letter which is very important when first starting out.
- sukilot 12y agoPaying attention to irrelevant detail reduces mental energy for important detail. Uphill both ways in the snow.
- Retra 12y ago"Texting while driving reinforces the idea that you need to pay attention to many different things while driving, which is extremely important. Every new driver should text constantly while driving, or else they will never become good drivers."
- woah 12y agoI don't know... When I was learning js, my life greatly improved when I started using jshint in my editor.