Jonathan Bartlett’s New Book Takes the Mystery out of Programming
Many people would benefit from understanding the basics of programming, especially the ideas and principles underlying Javascript, used at websitesJonathan Bartlett, author of the well-received Calculus from the Ground Up (2018), has a new book out, Programming for Absolute Beginners: Using JavaScript. As he told Mind Matters News, the book is aimed at those who want to get started in programming, “whether that’s someone switching careers, an introductory college course, or a high school student.” Or just someone who needs to interact with programmers, perhaps in the workplace. Mind Matters News: You mention that, for those who want to learn programming today, the situation has changed, compared with earlier years. How has it changed? Jonathan Bartlett: I grew up around computers. I’ve been programming computers since the 1980s, and have been around the development scene for a long time. Read More ›
