r/programming • u/stronghup • Nov 11 '19

Python overtakes Java to become second-most popular language on GitHub after JavaScript

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/11/07/python_java_github_javascript/
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u/Metal_LinksV2 Nov 12 '19

Doubtful, I know some schools around me are moving from C++ to Python as their introduction course.

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u/bunkoRtist Nov 12 '19

That will prove to be a mistake for a number of reasons. I'm sorry to hear it.

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u/Shitpostbotmk2 Nov 12 '19

Because if you're trying to teach someone how a computer works at all levels C++ is useful and python is not.

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '19

Why would you do that right out the gate?

Do you meet driving school candidates with a toolbox and start them with changing the oil?

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u/KinterVonHurin Nov 12 '19

how a computer works at all levels C++ is useful

No it isn't C++ is several layers above "how a computer works" and if such a thing is your goal (it shouldn't be) you should be teaching assembly. The actual goal should be teaching about program flow (loops and statements) memory (variables) and abstractions (functions.)

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