Good C programming introduction on Coursera, starts Feb 5

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for introductory C programming courses available on Coursera, specifically focusing on the course titled "Programming Fundamentals" starting on February 5. Participants share their opinions on the course's quality and appropriateness for beginners.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant recommends the "Programming Fundamentals" course, citing personal knowledge of an instructor and positive reviews.
  • Another participant expresses discomfort with ad hoc references to online sources, suggesting that while the Coursera site is acceptable, the informal nature of the recommendation is not fully embraced.
  • A third post appears to indicate a change or update related to programming but lacks context.
  • A link to a guide on C programming for beginners is provided, potentially as an additional resource.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on the appropriateness of ad hoc references to online courses, with some participants supporting the recommendation while others express reservations about its informal nature.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes varying levels of acceptance regarding the sharing of online course recommendations and the context in which they are presented.

harborsparrow
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If you're looking to get a serious but entertaining introduction to computer programming, I wholeheartedly recommend Anne, Andrew, and Genevieve's course, "Programming Fundamentals".

https://www.coursera.org/learn/programming-fundamentals

I know one of the instructors from my days at Penn, and it has great reviews.
 
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PF does not normally want ad hoc references to online sources - coursera site is fine, and courses are free. It is just the ad hoc nature that we are not completely comfortable with.
 
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