I think this thread demonstrates the need for at least one program next year on programming (no pun intended). I for one am not convinced that *everything* needs to be object-oriented, but if someone could explain how to use the existing libraries and classes in such a way that it makes it easier that doing it any other way, I could be convinced.
The problem with doing a programming night is that everyone in the room has different backgrounds. If someone knows Java already they'd be bored with a basics thing, like my Python presentation. Then again, the program we had last year on Scala was very well attended and had a great response, and many of the examples demonstrated got deep into the methods and classes that make up that language. So what do I know :) The fad of the moment seems to be android developement and phone apps in general, but I'm not interested in fads. Rather, I'm more into getting to the point where I can define a problem in a viable pseudo-language, outline the steps to solve it, and then translate that into working code, job streams, etc., in whatever language is best for that particular problem. Plus programming, like playing with an Arduino, can be fun, especially with something easy and extensible like Python. If we do have a programming night next year I think stressing the fun aspect is the way to go. -- Frank L. "Cranky Frankie" Palmeri Risible Riding Raconteur & Writer “How you do anything is how you do everything.” - from Alabama Crimson Tide training room _______________________________________________ Mid-Hudson Valley Linux Users Group http://mhvlug.org http://mhvlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mhvlug Upcoming Meetings (6pm - 8pm) Vassar College Jan 4 - Getting Involved in Open Source Feb 1 - Home Networking Made Simple with Amahi Home Server
