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January 15th, 2023 | Teach Yourself Programming in Ten Years (1998)
Jan 16, 2024
This podcast explores the unrealistic promises of learning programming in a short amount of time, strategies to optimize costs in AWS data transfer, and the discovery of a cryptic Victorian dress note. It also discusses the cultural significance of Onigiri, the shortcomings of Scrum, and the features and limitations of Blue Sky's social network.
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- Learning to program requires dedicated practice over a long period of time, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and collaboration with other programmers.
- Understanding the cost structure of AWS and utilizing cost-saving strategies, such as leveraging S3 storage, can help optimize data transfer fees.
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The Journey to Mastering Programming
Learning to program is a deep and extensive process that requires dedicated practice over a long period of time. Peter Norvig's article emphasizes the unrealistic promises made by many programming books that claim to teach programming in a short time. Norvig highlights the importance of getting involved, continuous learning, collaborating with other programmers, working on diverse projects, and committing to long-term proficiency.
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