The State of Developer Education
Revolutionizing Coding Education with Dr. Felienne Hermans, Founder of Hedy
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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- Hedy, a new programming language created by Dr. Felienne Hermans, simplifies how people learn to code by gradually introducing concepts and reducing unnecessary syntax.
- Hedy's focus on inclusivity and multilingual support allows students to express themselves and their culture through programming, making coding more accessible and connected for underrepresented groups.
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The Creation of Hetty and Sparking Interest in Coding
Dr. Félina Hermans created Hetty, a novel programming language designed to teach coding. Her interest in coding began as a child when she played on her family's computer and discovered basic computer games. Through trial and error, she learned to make the computer do what she wanted, sparking her lifelong love for coding. While she pursued an academic and professional career in programming, there were moments when she questioned her passion. However, her experiences as a teacher and a researcher led her to develop Hetty as a way to address the learning struggles faced by young students. By simplifying syntax and gradually introducing concepts, Hetty aims to make programming more accessible and enjoyable for beginners.
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