'How to Begin Thinking like a Programmer' by Andy Harris

"How to Begin Thinking like a Programmer"
By: Andy Harris, IUPUI
IndyPy November 2016

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[AndyHarrisProgramming]

Wow. I forgot this was online! (I"m the guy who did that talk) Thanks for the kind words, everyone. I love to do this talk, so let me know if you run a user group or something and want me to zoom in or something.

[carlylebraganza]

I am a beginner in programming, I'm learning Python as a 1st language but as I was learning I realized I just don’t want to be learning the syntax and copying code. What I wanted was the correct approach to programming, how to break-down a problem and then go about writing code. And your video gave me just that.
If possible please market this video a bit, obviously you don’t care about views, but this is going to help so many people who are getting started with programming but are going about it the wrong way.

[PunkerNinetySix]

Legit smile across my face when he said: "If you don't like failure then you're in the wrong business."

After much time spent searching for the "right" entry point as a beginner, I have never felt more confident that this is THE correct approach. Love this lecture.

[blassap]

This was excellent! 20+ years in the business, could not agree more. A friend of mine recently asked me, how to get into coding as an adult. Sent her the link to this video right away.

[Frtgpo]

I actually watched it till the end. That's not common for me for such a long Video on YouTube. Very good

[MotiviqueStudio]

I swear, that one line: "Code is there to teach the computer how to understand the comments."

[benhurst]

by far the most helpful video I have watched yet

[Peach_hindu]

I'm a new programmer as well single parent working 2 jobs and learning. I have noticed courses don't teach you how to break things down they just show you what to do.. it's been about 6 months and the hardest part for me is understanding the breakdowns. I didn't go to college I have a technical degree. But looking at the whole is something that is a frustrating habit. Thank you for the talk!

[tenkaraanarchist]

I haven't listened to a lecture like this since last time I went to church.

[potowogreedo]

This talk is so great! What a nice guy! I recommend closing your eyes and imagining Will Ferrell delivering the talk (RIP).

[fadyalfons]

This is the most fun lecture I have ever heard :D

[samuelkatz]

So many legendary snippets in this:
"First of all, you hated math class, I'm not sure you've met math"

There are heaps too many to log here, happy learning!

Thank you @AndyHarrisProgramming ! & @sixfeetupcorp

[raifrancis]

His Words are Catalyst for me as a 'begineer'.

[packabs]

Watched this from start to finish, outstanding; from an older career changer just starting to learn.

[merv]

Problems are super difficult when you have a bad cold, I totally agree with coding second, get so confusing when theirs no real order. Thanks

[salembeats]

This autoplayed on my TV, and I thought I was listening to Tony Robbins delivering a talk on dabbling in programming.

[BookFuu]

Thank god I've found this video! Thanks, Andy Harris.

[clavell]

I keep coming back ack to this lecture, it has a lot gems. Can you list out the 8-9 main concepts?

[vally]

This was by far one of the most entertaining and informative lectures I've ever had the pleasure of listening to!

[onurislak]

Thank you very much indeed, that is a good conversation.