Dave wrote:
> A quick OT query. My 12 year old son wants to learn how to=20
> write programs. He is already way ahead of me in most=20
> intellectual endeavors, and I can't offer him any informed=20
> suggestions. If anyone out there can suggest a title or two=20
> that would provide him with an appropriate starting place, I=20
> would be most grateful. TIA
Don't let him start with Basic! ;-)
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Seriously, though, why not start out with Newton Script
programming? The language is really nice, you've already got the
platform for it, and the development tools are free. Set him up with
"Programming for the Newton using Mac"
(http://home.cox.rr.com/nemesys/NewtSoft_EN.html), which is a really
good introduction to Newton programming and not very Mac-specific at
all. Unna (http://www.unna.org) has copies of all the dev tools, plus
all the documentation Apple released (Newton Script reference, Newton
Programmers Guide, etc).
Good luck,
Jim Anderson
Evil Overlord Rule 197:
I will explain to my Legions of Terror that guns are ranged weapons and
swords are not. Anyone who attempts to throw a sword at the hero or club
him with a gun will be summarily executed.
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