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In a message dated 5/20/99 10:43:11 AM Pacific Daylight Time, jrt@xxxxxxxxxx
writes:
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> When I started programming in school we had to learn 6502 machine
> language first. When they finally gave us the assembler and I didn't
> have to count the bytes for the jumps anymore I thought I was in
> heaven.
>
> Today VB's or Delphi's object orientated code is not very useful to
> learn programming IMO. However starting just on a theoretical basis
> with something like Algol is good for discipline put bad for
> motivation.
>
> If I had to teach someone I would take one of the old Borland Pascal
> compilers (pre Objects) to teach since it is a structured language
> which does not allow dirty code like Basic and still offers enough
> power so that the programmer sees some rewards for his learning.
>
> Furthermore EL is modelled upon Pascal which would make it first
> choice for TS users.
Pascal is offered in many community colleges as a beginner class. Also has
the added benefit that Delphi is based on Pascal should one choose to take
that step (Ensign, too).
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