1980s: Learning To Code Back in the '80s!
In the 1980s, learning programming in isolated Saskatchewan was a challenging yet formative experience, requiring patience, self-reliance, and creativity due to limited resources and slow information exchange.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- Learning programming in 1980s Saskatchewan was challenging due to isolation and limited resources.
- Early computers booted directly into programming environments, requiring users to know what to type.
- Patience and self-reliance were essential skills for overcoming programming challenges.
- Magazines and manuals were crucial resources for learning and troubleshooting.
TAKEAWAYS
- The 1980s programming environment fostered resilience and problem-solving skills.
- Patience was a critical skill, as information and help were not readily available.
- Early programming experiences were characterized by trial and error and self-discovery.
- Managing boredom and self-entertainment were significant aspects of growing up in the 1980s.