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Re:Python is now the most popular introductory language at t... by Igglyboo on Monday July 07, 2014 @07:14PM (#8002155)
So we should teach the students old stuff because it's easier on the teacher? This isn't history, the tech world is changing daily with new languages and technologies being created. Sticking to one curriculum because it's easier on the teacher is ridiculous.
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Re:Python is now the most popular introductory language at t... by EpicEng on Tuesday July 08, 2014 @12:34PM (#8005354)
"Old stuff"? No, necessarily, but the stable stuff, yes.
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