Justin Lubin

Justin Lubin, a PhD student at UC Berkeley, discusses his research journey in programming languages and human-computer interaction. He shares insights on his work with Sketch-n-Sketch, exploring how statically-typed functional programmers code. The conversation highlights the challenges of adapting to Elm, the potential of graphical programming, and the emotional hurdles faced by beginners. Additionally, Justin addresses the need for programming tools that cater to biologists, and offers thought-provoking book recommendations that inspire innovative thinking.