I've got no problem with a required C class as a requirement. 2 years of Latin highschool did me good even though I don't directly write or speak Latin in my everyday life. So maybe C is the Latin of computer languages. A required course in assembly language would be great too. Is assembly the ABCs of computer languages? I doubt a course in microcode writing is absolutely necessary. Maybe for computer engineering student but not for computer science. Speaking of science: I think that is why most institutions do not formally embrace PERL. PERL is the bastard child prodigy. PERL was not created from an instution ergo it must not be acceptable. In reviewing my coworker's class notes (from his graduate CS studies at Stanford) it is readily apparent that programming is an art with lots of techniques. It reminds me a little of solving differential equations which is a trial and error of applying different solving techniques to an equation. Anyway my point is why don't higher education institutions stop behaving like old Catholic priests who conduct their masses in Latin with their backs turned to the congregation. Let's speak English! English is a horrible mish mash language that is hybrid mutant with DNA from many other languages. PERL is the English of the computer languages. Lets embrace it. Start teaching PERL as a requirement in colleges.

In reply to Re^3: PERL Friendly Colleges by ddebrito
in thread PERL Friendly Colleges by ddebrito

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