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Re:Show HN: Learn to code by being coached by an experienced... by ab_thomas on Thursday July 10, 2014 @04:05PM (#8016918)
We want to help novice coders get advice from experienced people instead of what happens to most people - getting worn down and confused by an overwhelming amount of information. We want it to be free because money shouldn't stop you from learning. Maybe it's too idealistic but we're going to try.
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Re:Show HN: Learn to code by being coached by an experienced... by elohesra on Thursday July 10, 2014 @04:08PM (#8016939)
Not to sound like a naysayer, but while the idea that education shouldn't cost money is laudable, it seems fairly untrue given the fact that education as a professional sector exists.

I think the site is a good idea, and it'd be great if it takes off. But I presume it'll briefly take off due to the novelty/pride value of being a mentor, and then see an exodus of mentors as they figure out on their second lesson that education is difficult, and that's why people usually get paid for it.

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Re:Show HN: Learn to code by being coached by an experienced... by ab_thomas on Thursday July 10, 2014 @05:04PM (#8017303)
It's acting as a guide and less as a teacher, which is what students need. They need to figure most of it out for themselves and have a helping hand to get them over the humps.
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