CoRecursive: Coding Stories

By Adam Gordon Bell - Software Developer

The Science of Learning to Code

Published August 02, 2023 5:00am

Learning to code can feel impossible. Like facing a sheer rock wall with no ropes or harnesses. But what if there was a path up the mountain? A trail blazed smooth by master coders who went before?

In this episode, we'll follow that path. We'll hear the stories of legends like Seymour Papert, who championed active, project-based learning. Of Fred Brooks, who discovered that pairing accelerates learning. And more.

The research shows that with the right methods, motivation, and support, anyone can master learning curves and summit. So join me as we uncover the science be...