Overview
Join a panel discussion featuring experienced APL teachers and recent learners as they explore the challenges and triumphs of beginning the APL journey. Discover common pitfalls newcomers face when transitioning to array programming, learn strategies for developing an array-oriented mindset, and gain insights into evolving from basic concepts to full program development. Explore valuable learning resources, community support, and real-world applications like image processing. Benefit from diverse perspectives on the unique learning curve of APL and how it compares to other programming paradigms.
Syllabus
Introduction
Meet the panel
How did the panel first learn APL?
The learning curve
Learning the "grammar" and developing an array-oriented approach
Evolving to full programme development
The panel's programming backgrounds and switching to APL
Learning materials and community resources
Image processing Justin's code that for the image processing course: https://github.com/justin2004/image-processing/blob/master/src/1.lisp
Closing
Taught by
Dyalog User Meetings