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Have you ever taught programming to adults?

I have. Some people were nearly incapable of grasping the matter. Others could do it as easily as buttering a sandwich. I do not believe it is always a question of circumstance, but a question of an innate, inbuilt ability. Some people can and did rise above their personal weakness, through hard work and study.

Chess and programming are cousins in thought.



Does these adults learn programming because they want to program, or due to some other reasons (e.g. money, or they are forced to)?


Required classes to finish a bachelor's in CS or IT, I'm guessing. I've taught programming to a couple hundred college students (or more) and I agree that the aptitude seems to either be there, or not.




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