Lecture 1 | Programming Methodology (Stanford)

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Recommends jamesk2 · 2009-06 · on “Ask HN: Where to begin programming?”

Python is fantastic but Learning Python might be a bit steep for someone who's not familiar with programming at all. Strangely, I think this youtube lecture series from Stanford is fantastic. [this video] It's java but the lecturer eases you into the most important concepts with an understanding of how to engineer readable, reusable code. So watch it free. Then buy Learning Python. If there is an equivalent python learning video on youtube, I haven't found it.

Recommends TZubiri · 2026-01 · on “MIT's Computer Systems Security (2024)”

Yeah, there were 2 golden ages: 1- When this internet thing came out 2- When this covid thing came out On the first era, here's a Java lecture from Stanford, if it's too basic for you, it still has historical value, iirc it's something like Java 6. And it also reinforces the basics. [this video] It's a bit harder to follow along with online materials since you have to use the Internet Archive, and download older compilers or use options to target older versions, but it's all the more fun for it.

Cites world32 · 2019-06 · on “Ask HN: How to deal with impostor syndrome when you don't have tech degree?”

Ok I see what you're saying. But if you have learned something through practice, can't you validate it by researching / googling it? See what people are saying on stackoverflow, in blog posts, in books etc.? Also many university film and publish their lectures on youtube, i.e. Stanford Software Engineering course: [this video] > But after years of good performance reviews, successful projects, and promotions, I started to finally allow myself to believe that I knew what I was doing. Back to your original post, this kind of learning is FAR more valuable than anything you will learn in university. You have learned through practice and experience. I have probably interviewed at at ~20 different comp