School is artificial

· Ned Batchelder · April 25, 2026, 9:50 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the differences between learning in school and learning in the real world, particularly for programming like Python. The author, Ned Batchelder, emphasizes that learning is not a one-size-fits-all process and that individual goals and needs should dictate one's learning path. He critiques traditional education's rigid structure and encourages learners to embrace a personalized approach to acquiring programming skills, highlighting the importance of communication and adaptability in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
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