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Re:Ask HN: Starting with programming? on Saturday March 26, 2011 @09:56AM (#2372075)
Why do you recommend this sequence ? Most likely I'd probably follow this sequence, but is there a particular rationale behind this ?

Ask HN: Starting with programming?

I have zero programming experience. I did a bit of matlab in college, but that didn't teach me anything [maybe a basic understanding of for / while / if / statements].I was wondering what I should start with to reach the basic proficiency within the next 6-8 months so that I could [if i wanted] be able to get a job as a starting /entry level programmer ? I am a mechanical engineer...

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