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Re:We only hire the best means we only hire the trendiest (2016)
on Tuesday October 31, 2017 @09:40AM (#15593122)
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Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Monday September 11, 2017 @09:08PM (#15223974)
Awesome, that sounds like the perfect place to share it. Would you be willing to share the beta pages with your group and see if they have any input/feedback? I'll be sending out more pages to the mailing list soon too so they can have more than just Selection Sort to try out. Let me know (levi -at- coderscoloringbook.com) Cheers!
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Sunday September 10, 2017 @11:46AM (#15212691)
Thanks a lot! Can I ask, would you buy it for educational purposes or just to have for fun? Thanks!
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Sunday September 10, 2017 @11:43AM (#15212680)
I'm hearing this quite a bit. I'm definitely considering releasing a separate set of colored-in posters/book. Thanks!
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Sunday September 10, 2017 @11:41AM (#15212672)
I'm glad to hear it! You sound you'd make a great "beta tester" for this book. If you want to send me some colored-in pages with feedback I'd be happy to put you down for a free book once it's ready! Email me at levi at coderscoloringbook.com and let me know =)
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Sunday September 10, 2017 @11:37AM (#15212651)
Thanks for the suggestions! I've marked them in my notes. Graph coloring algorithms seems like a no-brainer and I really like the idea of state machines. Cheers
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Sunday September 10, 2017 @11:36AM (#15212642)
Thanks a lot for the suggestions! I'm not quite catching what you mean by color-marking algorithm types... would you be willing to email me and chat about it? I think it sounds cool. You can reach me at levi ..at.. coderscoloringbook.com
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Sunday September 10, 2017 @11:31AM (#15212618)
Thanks a lot for the feedback. This definitely is not meant to replace or more appropriately serve learners than the methods you mentioned. Like I said it would be at most an addition to more established studying approaches, and in many cases (for mature men) just a fun thing to do/have. Cheers
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Sunday September 10, 2017 @11:29AM (#15212605)
I just ordered this as well, thanks!
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Sunday September 10, 2017 @11:28AM (#15212602)
Sounds great! And I'm going to be looking for "beta testers" in exchange for free books as well so let me know if you or any friends are interested. =)
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Sunday September 10, 2017 @11:25AM (#15212586)
You're so right with the analogy to physical training. Practice makes perfect. Also, I don't think its any coincidence that trainers of professional athletes often vary up their regimens with mental exercises. I think both types of people should diversify their training.
Could you expand on what you mean by "make sure you... don't learn the wrong way"? If you'd rather email me, I'm at levi -at- coderscoloringbook.com.
Cheers!
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Sunday September 10, 2017 @11:20AM (#15212551)
Wow, thanks for the praise! I hadn't heard of The Anatomy Coloring Book before and it looks/sounds a lot like what I have in mind for this book. Thanks a lot for mentioning it. Also, I think you nailed it with "the coloring is mostly a way to engage with the visual material in a physical way, which aids recall."
If you have any suggestions for improvements or content feel to let me know. And I'm always looking for "beta" testers of the book =)
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Saturday September 09, 2017 @10:55AM (#15207353)
=)
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Saturday September 09, 2017 @10:48AM (#15207324)
Sorry for the radio silence, Bill. Let's sync up once I have more content and am starting to think about production!
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @08:01PM (#15204850)
Those are cool! Thanks for the link
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @04:29PM (#15203681)
Forgot to mention! if you want me to notify you when the book comes out, I put together a simple mailing list at coderscoloringbook.com. Thanks
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @04:28PM (#15203672)
Oh, forgot to mention if you want me to notify you when the book comes out, I put together a simple mailing list at coderscoloringbook.com. Thanks
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @04:27PM (#15203662)
Awesome! If you want me to notify you when the book comes out, I put together a simple mailing list at coderscoloringbook.com. Thanks
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @04:19PM (#15203602)
Makes sense. Thanks for the heads up.
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @02:51PM (#15202961)
Thanks for the reference !
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @02:28PM (#15202781)
Thanks for the input. For more experienced folks, do you think it could be a nice break from coding just for fun?
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @02:27PM (#15202766)
Thanks a lot for the input. It's super useful to hear a different perspective on the idea. I have no clue how much something like this should cost and will probably wait until it's closer to finished before deciding.
I think your idea about providing colored examples is good and have heard it from a few people now so that's definitely worth looking into.
Also I am red green colorblind so thanks for keeping people like me in mind! I'll have to remember to stay mindful of that.
Cheers
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @02:22PM (#15202715)
I agree on all counts. Thanks for the support!
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @02:20PM (#15202687)
Actually the founder of No Starch reached out to me about publishing this book. Will definitely be following up with him =)
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @12:59PM (#15201907)
Thanks for the encouragement. I have seen that book, and ordered one myself as well! I would be thrilled if my book could match that success on Kickstarter. To hear you say you'd give it as a gift is awesome, so I'll get to work =)
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @12:55PM (#15201867)
Thanks!! Will fix that asap. Cheers
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @12:55PM (#15201863)
Thanks for the feedback!
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @12:54PM (#15201858)
Yea, I'm getting the feeling that it won't be a learning tool for everyone. The original idea was for it to help with studying for interviews. I still love the idea of people using them as a fun thing to do, though.
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @12:53PM (#15201838)
I'm glad to hear others have used the same approach! Thanks for the compliment. Cheers
Re:Show HN: A coloring book of data structures and algorithms
on Friday September 08, 2017 @12:52PM (#15201831)
Just googled "visual motor integration". That definitely is right along the lines of what I was thinking too. And yes, you're not the only one to mention the lack of direction in the second page. I'll be updating that one in the next iteration. Cheers!