The State of Developer Education Revolutionizing Coding Education with Dr. Felienne Hermans, Founder of Hedy
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Nov 30, 2023 Dr. Felienne Hermans, founder of Hedy, discusses revolutionizing coding education by simplifying syntax. Topics include the importance of inclusivity and diversity, balancing simplicity and complexity in programming education, technical aspects of creating a programming language, challenges of running Python in a browser, multilingual coding education with Hedy, and the power of open source in inclusive programming education.
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Early Coding Spark
- Felienne Hermans began coding by copying basic programs from a book as a child without understanding the code.
- She developed a lifelong love of programming from realizing she could make the computer do anything she wanted.
Community Impact on Coding Passion
- Negative cultural experiences in programming communities can cause talented individuals to fall out of love with coding.
- Inclusivity and positive environments matter greatly for lifelong engagement with programming.
Teaching Sparked New Research
- Felienne noticed smart kids interested in computing were not learning effectively despite their enthusiasm.
- This observation sparked her curiosity to understand why and led to developing a new teaching approach.