javidx9 | OLC Video Blog #2 - Embedded for noobs? @javidx9 | Uploaded 7 years ago | Updated 12 hours ago
There's a noticeable trend to encourage people to start programming. Of course, this is fantastic, and a vital skill for the "world of tomorrow". This in turn has lead to an increase in the availability of hardware modules, i.e. embedded systems pitched at the complete beginner.
I don't feel this is a particularly constructive means to teach either embedded systems or software, and even risks putting the learner off!
I believe children are much more capable than adults at learning new things, and we should not be afraid of introducing them to code in a realistic, non-patronizing way. Embedded systems add additional complexity, and are in fact underwhelming in isolation - not ideal for a learner.
There's a noticeable trend to encourage people to start programming. Of course, this is fantastic, and a vital skill for the "world of tomorrow". This in turn has lead to an increase in the availability of hardware modules, i.e. embedded systems pitched at the complete beginner.
I don't feel this is a particularly constructive means to teach either embedded systems or software, and even risks putting the learner off!
I believe children are much more capable than adults at learning new things, and we should not be afraid of introducing them to code in a realistic, non-patronizing way. Embedded systems add additional complexity, and are in fact underwhelming in isolation - not ideal for a learner.
