There was a time when anyone could try programming, thanks to the ubiquity of Basic. But Basic's a nonstarter these days, so what will entice a new generation?

Kemeny, the co-creator of the programming language BASIC, believed it was essential for his students to “be acquainted with the potential and limitations of high-speed computers.” ...

The use of commercial video games helps students to learn basic programming Research detects an increase in the confidence of students who play and recommends establishing certain didactic ...

Students from other fields such as Mathematics or Economics also receive basic programming instruction, recognising its applicability across various domains.

Academia and business moved away from BASIC and Pascal to languages like C and C++, which were developed by those in the tech industry. But forward-thinkers like Wirth set the stage for higher ...