Dwarkesh PodcastNov 28, 2020

Uncle Bob - The Long Reach of Code

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Guest: Uncle Bob

Notable books mentioned: The Joy of Java, Java for Dummies in 10 Days, Learn C in 21 Days

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Guest: Uncle Bob

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Robert Martin (aka Uncle Bob) is a programming pioneer and bestselling author or Clean Code. We discuss the prospect of automating programming, spotting and developing coding talent, occupational licensing, quotas, and the elusive sense of style. Watch on YouTube . Listen on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or any other podcast platform. Listen to his fascinating talk on the future of programming: https://youtu.be/ecIWPzGEbFc Read his blog about programming: http://blog.cleancoder.com/ Buy his books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/ent... Thanks for reading The Lunar Society! Subscribe to find out about future episodes! Timestamps ( 0:00 ) - Automating programming ( 8:40 ) - Educating programmers (expertise, talent, university) ( 21:45 ) - Spotting talent ( 26:10 ) - Teaching kids ( 29:31 ) - Prose and music sense in coding ( 32:22 ) - Occupational licensing for programmers ( 35:49 ) - Why is tech political ( 39:28 ) - Quotas ( 42:29 ) - Advice to 20 yr old Get full access to Dwarkesh Podcast at www.dwarkesh.com/subscribe

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Beginner programmers or people wanting to learn JavaComplete beginners or novice programmers seeking an entry-level Java tutorialBeginners wanting to learn programming independently (self-taught learners)

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The Joy of Java

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: learning Java

For: Beginner programmers or people wanting to learn Java

Key quote: “you know the joy of java”

The host mentions The Joy of Java as an accessible beginner book among many resources for people who want to become programmers. They recommend using online tutorials, reading others' code, and simple books like The Joy of Java to learn and experiment with Java programming.

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Java for Dummies in 10 Days

Best for Complete beginners or novice programmers seeking an entry-level Java tutorialOften cited around beginner Java books

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Trigger: beginner Java books

For: Complete beginners or novice programmers seeking an entry-level Java tutorial

Key quote: “'java for for dummies in 10 days'”

The host referenced the book as an example of an introductory resource for learners starting Java. It was mentioned briefly to illustrate the type of material aimed at complete beginners rather than as a focal recommendation or critique.

ASIN: 1118407806

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Learn C in 21 Days

Best for Beginners wanting to learn programming independently (self-taught learners)Often cited around learning to code

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: learning to code

For: Beginners wanting to learn programming independently (self-taught learners)

Key quote: “there's a whole bunch of books out there tons and tons and tons of very good books that you can start out with simple books like you know the joy of java or you know java for for dummies in 10 days or you know learn c in 21 days”

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Queen's Gambit

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