Why Beginning Programmers Should Use “Git”
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Re:Why Beginning Programmers Should Use “Git”
by askvictor on Tuesday January 30, 2018 @04:09PM
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I've attempted to use git with my students learning to code, and for the most part, the workflow is too complicated, even with GUI tools. The mental load that it adds is quite high when there is already a massive load of learning the basics of programming and/or a new language. That said, I still think it's vitally important to learn revision management from quite early on, I just haven't yet found the right tools for it.
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Re:Why Beginning Programmers Should Use “Git”
by javascriptworks on Tuesday January 30, 2018 @07:57PM
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I’ve found it’s best to start using best practice from the beginning. It’s a lot to take on initially but easier that changing your practice down the line...and a lot more employable!
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Re:Why Beginning Programmers Should Use “Git”
by kinos on Tuesday January 30, 2018 @04:55PM
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If they were using plaintext for assignments, it'd be possible to teach it early on. Sadly most students aren't writing their homework in markdown.
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Re:Why Beginning Programmers Should Use “Git”
by oweiler on Thursday February 01, 2018 @11:26AM
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No. They will probably struggle enough with programming alone. There's nothing more frustration then not being able to finish your assignment because you've messed up your repository.
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Re:Why Beginning Programmers Should Use “Git”
by dkpoulsen on Tuesday January 30, 2018 @05:24PM
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It is ridiculous that isn't even a subject in most universities.
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Re:Why Beginning Programmers Should Use “Git”
by benjsross on Tuesday January 30, 2018 @06:50PM
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Interesting take. Maybe too challenging at an early stage?
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