Khan Academy Chooses JavaScript As Intro Language 355
jfruh writes "Slashdotters (many of whom cut their teeth on much-maligned BASIC) have long debated what language kids should learn programming in. Khan Academy, the wildly popular producer of educational videos, has come up with an unorthodox choice: JavaScript, not least because of its ability to keep kids' attention with something fun and graphical."
Javascript (Score:5, Funny)
alert("Khaaaaaaaaaaaaan!");
Re:JavaScript not found (Score:5, Funny)
Someone who wants to learn programming doesn't search for javascript. That's like searching for "42" when you want to know the answer to life, the universe, and everything.
So wait - javascript is the ultimate answer to programming?
Crap. I quit.
Re:The reason seems obvious to me (Score:4, Funny)
Lameness filter encountered. Post aborted! Filter error: Don't use so many caps. It's like YELLING.
Re:The reason seems obvious to me (Score:4, Funny)
My brother was taking a BASIC programming course in the early 80's. I picked up his book and the rest is history...
Can't have been a very useful BASIC book then, if most of it was about history instead of computer programming.