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this is all good and fine, but, i would like to see the quality of that code and how much extra time it added to refactor, test and clean up to their developers?
Congratulations to her for learning the basics, but I find it annoying that this article seems to consider "knowing how to code" as a binary variable, either you know it or you don't. What she really did is learn to add a basic website feature in Python, which is cool but not comparable to a lot of other real "coding" going on out there.
Congratulations to her for learning the basics, but I find it annoying that this article seems to consider "knowing how to code" as a binary variable, either you know it or you don't. What she really did is learn to add a basic website feature in Python, which is cool but not comparable to a lot of other real "coding" going on out there.
This isn't about perfect code or Melissa becoming a software developer, it's about a kickass founder doing whatever it takes to see her vision become reality. So much respect for this lady! She is exactly the kind of non-tech founder worth working for.
"It took about two months for her to learn Python, HTML, CSS and JavaScript — all of which were required to complete the feature"
It should be called: "Non-Tech Founder of YCW12 Daily Muse Learns Code; Builds New Feature In 6 Days".
Second, just because a feature is built in 6 days, doesn't meant that it will be able to run for 6 days without problems. It isn't hard to copy and paste code without knowing what it is doing.
On the other hand, it is good to see her taking initiative and getting her hands dirty with her own product.
First the title is misleading, considering she took two months to learn Python, etc. "It took about two months for her to learn Python, HTML, CSS and JavaScript — all of which were required to complete the feature" It should be called: "Non-Tech Founder of YCW12 Daily Muse Learns Code; Builds New Feature In 6 Days". Second, just because a feature is built in 6 days, doesn't meant that it will be able to run for 6 day…
"With only one high-school coding class under her belt — in a language that is no longer used — McCreery spent her evenings learning to code."
Regardless of the language she learned in high school, this is a huge leg up. Coding principles transfer easily, especially at the introductory level. Even an 8-week elective will get you over those first few humps.
Congratulations to her for learning the basics, but I find it annoying that this article seems to consider "knowing how to code" as a binary variable, either you know it or you don't. What she really did is learn to add a basic website feature in Python, which is cool but not comparable to a lot of other real "coding" going on out there.
Once they're past that stage then it's a matter of improving skill and building a style and repertoire of techniques.
Seems like the "Learn to Code in 10 Days" books have finally got their charm right.
https://twitter.com/chriszf/status/226074915940491264
I didn't realize she was actually implementing a feature. She was talking about it as if it was a prototype so she could use it as a spec for the programmers. Turns out it was good enough for them to push:
https://twitter.com/melissa_quino/status/226471710940090368
I'm going to find out more information from her on the story and write it up, so if there's specific questions you have then let me know.