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debacle on Dec 14, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Want to learn to code? Don't copy and paste, type ...

I did this with some of Zed Shaw's work, at his request in the foreword, and I found it helped a ton with at least learning the syntax.

Understanding the data structures, not so much, but when you're trying to learn a new language the greatest initial friction is the syntax.

mitchty on Dec 14, 2012 [–]

Yep, I did the same thing with his python introduction.

I have to admit, it greatly aided my ability to recall things and get "fluent" with the language.

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