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I like how this is aimed at beginners (non-programmers). Although I don't think it's really possible for a complete neophyte to pick up this project and make so

by reedlaw 11y ago

I like how this is aimed at beginners (non-programmers). Although I don't think it's really possible for a complete neophyte to pick up this project and make something, it seems like it could become a part of an even more basic course. I find a lot of "beginner" resources make far too many assumptions. Today I was working with some students who had never used a keyboard before and I tried to find a typing tutorial they could use but most of them assumed too much. It's OK to have intermediate resources but they should at least point to more basic information. For example, a typing program is far more useful with a picture of a hand over the keyboard in the home position. It's even better with animation to show the proper fingering.

lillian-lemmer 11y ago
You're right, I really need to have videos, and more in-depth instructions with pictures included! Not only that, but I really need to get workin' on my GUI-based editors. :) Thanks for your advice. I took it to heart. It's aimed at nonprogrammers and programmers alike, actually. ;D
- mistagiggles 11y ago
  GUI-based editors/viewers should be your next goal if your want to capture non-programmer users. People who don't program are far less likely to be comfortable poking around in text files and matching numbers to pictures etc. Seems like a nice engine though, I'll have a proper look later
  - lillian-lemmer 11y ago
    Totally is my next goal! :D I agree whole-heartedly with what you're saying. :) I'm really glad you think it seems nice. I eagerly await to hear what you think.
- reedlaw 11y ago
  What about using the Tiled map editor? [1] Maybe your project could support features of maps created in Tiled out of the box. 1. http://www.mapeditor.org/ http://www.mapeditor.org/
  - lillian-lemmer 11y ago
    That's definitely on the todo list, thanks for reminding me! :D https://github.com/lillian-lemmer/hypatia/issues/37 https://github.com/lillian-lemmer/hypatia/issues/37
AngeloR 11y ago
There was an article about this on HN a while ago: http://zedshaw.com/2015/06/16/early-vs-beginning-coders/ http://zedshaw.com/2015/06/16/early-vs-beginning-coders/
lillian-lemmer 11y ago
Is this a neophyte? http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/matrix/images/8/83/Burly_Brawl_Pole.png/revision/latest?cb=20130227224951 http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/matrix/images/8/83/Burly...

by reedlaw 11y ago

lillian-lemmer 11y ago

You're right, I really need to have videos, and more in-depth instructions with pictures included! Not only that, but I really need to get workin' on my GUI-based editors. :) Thanks for your advice. I took it to heart. It's aimed at nonprogrammers and programmers alike, actually. ;D

mistagiggles 11y ago
GUI-based editors/viewers should be your next goal if your want to capture non-programmer users. People who don't program are far less likely to be comfortable poking around in text files and matching numbers to pictures etc. Seems like a nice engine though, I'll have a proper look later
- lillian-lemmer 11y ago
  Totally is my next goal! :D I agree whole-heartedly with what you're saying. :) I'm really glad you think it seems nice. I eagerly await to hear what you think.
reedlaw 11y ago
What about using the Tiled map editor? [1] Maybe your project could support features of maps created in Tiled out of the box. 1. http://www.mapeditor.org/ http://www.mapeditor.org/
- lillian-lemmer 11y ago
  That's definitely on the todo list, thanks for reminding me! :D https://github.com/lillian-lemmer/hypatia/issues/37 https://github.com/lillian-lemmer/hypatia/issues/37

AngeloR 11y ago

There was an article about this on HN a while ago: http://zedshaw.com/2015/06/16/early-vs-beginning-coders/ http://zedshaw.com/2015/06/16/early-vs-beginning-coders/

lillian-lemmer 11y ago

Is this a neophyte? http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/matrix/images/8/83/Burly_Brawl_Pole.png/revision/latest?cb=20130227224951 http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/matrix/images/8/83/Burly...