Breaking Paradigms: Is Programming for Me?
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The talk addresses common myths and barriers to starting in programming, aiming to build confidence for beginners and those who had setbacks. It explains that there are many different types of programming roles and paths, and emphasizes programming is one of several options within IT rather than the only route.
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chapters (16)
- 0:00Opening
- 5:03Breaking Paradigms
- 7:09Peers
- 8:28Failure Is Normal
- 10:35Do You Like Tech?
- 12:58Scaffolding
- 14:02It Depends on You
- 15:22Persistence
- 17:25Learning the Basics
- 18:45Example
- 19:49Algorithmic Thinking
- 20:50Missing the Semicolon
- 23:19Code or Die
- 25:27It Can Be Done Better
- 26:45We Have Everything Now
- 28:57There Is No Single Path
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