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Re:Ask HN: Is there a modern “power on to basic” computer, f... by anttipoi on Thursday October 18, 2018 @04:18AM (#18246802)
DrRacket? (https://racket-lang.org)

That is what I gave my mom when she asked what she could try programming on. It features a simple whole window editor/repl where you can get straight into business.

What failed was the supporting literature. I thought Realm of Racket would have been ideal for self-study but it did assume more background than she had...

https://www.amazon.com/Realm-Racket-Learn-Program-Game/dp/15...

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