mcgrootz

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   by mcgrootz 11y ago

   Have you read Zed's books? I think this "ethos" is captured pretty nicely in them. Most chapters end asking the reader to solve a few challenges, some of these are difficult for a beginner, and it is recommended that you spe
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   by mcgrootz 11y ago

   Zed Shaw is a natural when it comes to teaching beginners. I recommend his "Learn The Hard Way" books to everyone who is interested in learning to code because they make zero assumptions and start at the VERY beginning. It'
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   by mcgrootz 11y ago

   Additionally, I don't think the answer is to work less and have more leisure time. I don't think that really solves the issue. I think you can spend an enormous amount of energy and time on something you love, and be very fulfil
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   by mcgrootz 11y ago

   A lot of the work we do as programmers is for a meaningless product. If we worked on things that we believed in, maybe something that helped people live better lives, especially those who really need the help like the poor and disenfranchi