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Re:Show HN: C0D3 – A free, interactive site to learn coding by mcguire on Thursday June 04, 2020 @01:43PM (#23419518)
"struct3r5.com: a free online curriculum for budding structural engineers"

Now I'm scared.

Re:Show HN: C0D3 – A free, interactive site to learn coding by jbreckmckye on Thursday June 04, 2020 @01:53PM (#23419641)
It's interesting though, how that will scare us, but not something equivalent for digital infrastructure.

Of course, bad programming will never do the same damage as a building that collapses, a bridge that folds in two, etc. But it can do damage enough: harming lives, enabling crime, and costing businesses a huge amount of money.

Re:Show HN: C0D3 – A free, interactive site to learn coding by snowwrestler on Thursday June 04, 2020 @04:19PM (#23421265)
The thing is, if you want to build a shed, or a mountain cabin, or a boat, or even a hobby airplane, (which are all structures) there are a ton of free or low-cost resources and tutorials out there, many by working professionals.

There are also a lot of free in-person clubs and meetups for these things in many communities.

Re:Show HN: C0D3 – A free, interactive site to learn coding by rabidrat on Thursday June 04, 2020 @02:55PM (#23420362)
If they're only building doghouses and birdhouses that seems fine.