This one time, at band camp, Martin said:
>I think you learn programming by doing it and getting advice
>and feedback from others who also do it.
I think this is the key statement.
The first thing you should be drumming into potential programmers is
a) the concepts of programming, not how to lock yourself into a language
b) the popular languages change, learn to be adaptable and apply
concepts learnt
c) there is always someone who knows more that you, so try to learn from
people rather than dismiss what they have to say.
d) don't be surprised when you find yourself learning new data
structures/techniques/etc long after you finish the course.
ObRealLife: I think you can apply these to life in general ;) Teach them
this, and if they learn it, they will not only become great programmers,
they will also become great people ;)
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