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Subject: Re: Ada as a first language
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> "Amateur/hobbyist" does give a fairly good indication of scope, size and
> complexity.
>
> Anyway, didn't you advice _against_ Ada on exactly the same limited
> information that you lambast Andersen for basing his advice in favour of 
> Ada
> on?
>
> -- 
> Leif Roar Moldskred

Exactly right!  I advised against Ada because it's a poor choice for a 
hobbyist with no prior programming experience, when the hobbyist wants to 
make inroads into a specific domain.  Then, I used to problem domain as a 
descriminator to select environments that would better suit a beginner.  A 
rough parallel could be drawn to a person, with no prior driving experience, 
asking which vehicle they should choose to go across town to pick up a loaf 
of bread and a jug of milk.  Even though they might lean toward a Formula 1 
racer, I'd suggest they pick something a bit easier to learn on.  Otherwise, 
a calamity is nearly unavoidable!  If the goal is the groceries, then pick a 
vehicle that makes getting to and from the groceries easier.

Brian