2 days ago I ran across this site:
http://programming-motherfucker.com/
I was actually looking for C# tutorials, and this site is related to "Learn <language> The Hard Way". (Which might be fine - too bad there aren't more Python-tutorial-like websites, which is really the best:
http://www.learnpython.org/
)
Anyways, back to Programming, Motherfucker... which is now a technical term, so don't be offended. The "manifesto" part of the page struck me as funny enough to post on my facebook page, then take it down because .. well just because. And Zed Shaw has written a HUGE number of books.
So last night watched his ACM talk "The Scams That Derail Programming, Motherfucker", which is worth the time if you're sort of interested in the psychology of "community" and manipulation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5Xh2Go-jkM
In a nutshell, take good care of yourself, watch out for scams, and learn what you can from everything that's out there without becoming a fanatic. Oh - and program! Like the wind!!
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