For a short talk like this, here's what I'd introduce, in order: Interactive console Arrays Infix verbs Prefix verbs Noun phrases with several verbs Insert That Insert works with any verb, not just primitives
As for how to present, I like having a console on display for the whole group so they can see it in use. After you get a result, spend some time looking at (talking over) both the J sentence that was entered and the result. Having people with you on the relationship between these could make the biggest difference. I'd want to skip explicit Define and scripts in general. The exception to that might be showing (but not explaining in detail) a script file. I've found that programmers tend to want to see what a "real" program looks like, as opposed to what they think of as "toys" (one-liners). I can't say I've found a way to satisfy this desire that doesn't seem awkward. Best wishes on your presentation! --Tracy On Jul 29, 2011 5:09 PM, "EelVex" <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm about to give a talk on J programming. I plan it to be about 30minutes > long. The audience is mixed but most have a decent exposure > to C++, Java and/or Python. > > Any suggestions on: > * where to focus > * how to present J > * what to avoid > ? > > Thanks, > eelvex > :) > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm
