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"Ada Computer Science" at raspberrypi.org
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Ingo M.
May 28, 2023, 10:06:53 AM5/28/23
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The Raspberry Pi Foundation announces an "Ada Computer Science" project which has nothing to do with the Ada programming language.
https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/ada-computer-science/
"We are excited to launch Ada Computer Science, the new online learning platform for teachers, students, and anyone interested in learning about computer science."
So far the focus is set on the current ChatGPT hype, and code examples in Python, Java, VB, and C#. It could be a good opportunity to promote the Ada language by providing similar courses. Otherwise there could be a risk that newcomers associate Ada with this project rather than the language.
Regards,
Ingo
https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/ada-computer-science/
"We are excited to launch Ada Computer Science, the new online learning platform for teachers, students, and anyone interested in learning about computer science."
So far the focus is set on the current ChatGPT hype, and code examples in Python, Java, VB, and C#. It could be a good opportunity to promote the Ada language by providing similar courses. Otherwise there could be a risk that newcomers associate Ada with this project rather than the language.
Regards,
Ingo
Luke A. Guest
May 28, 2023, 11:14:51 AM5/28/23
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On 28/05/2023 15:06, Ingo M. wrote:
> The Raspberry Pi Foundation announces an "Ada Computer Science" project which has nothing to do with the Ada programming language.
Just like how AdaFruit doesn't use Ada anywhere.
> The Raspberry Pi Foundation announces an "Ada Computer Science" project which has nothing to do with the Ada programming language.
> https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/ada-computer-science/
>
> "We are excited to launch Ada Computer Science, the new online learning platform for teachers, students, and anyone interested in learning about computer science."
>
> So far the focus is set on the current ChatGPT hype, and code examples in Python, Java, VB, and C#. It could be a good opportunity to promote the Ada language by providing similar courses. Otherwise there could be a risk that newcomers associate Ada with this project rather than the language.
Ingo M.
May 28, 2023, 1:25:54 PM5/28/23
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Luke A. Guest schrieb am Sonntag, 28. Mai 2023 um 17:14:51 UTC+2:
> So, what are you going to do?
Nothing (lack of time). I just posted this in case that someone (AdaCore?) could be interested to promote Ada on raspberrypi.org. It could make sense since the Raspbery Pi is one of the most widespread PC platforms on earth right now.
> So, what are you going to do?
Regards,
Ingo
Dirk Craeynest
May 29, 2023, 3:38:33 AM5/29/23
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Ingo M. <it.mar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>The Raspberry Pi Foundation announces an "Ada Computer Science" project
>which has nothing to do with the Ada programming language.
>https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/ada-computer-science/
[...]
>The Raspberry Pi Foundation announces an "Ada Computer Science" project
>which has nothing to do with the Ada programming language.
>https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/ada-computer-science/
>It could be a good opportunity to promote the Ada language by providing
>similar courses. [...]
FWIW, I just posted the following comment on that page:
"Will you also be using the Ada programming language, a modern language
with a long track record of successful projects and ideally suited to
develop reliable and trustworthy software?"
It is currently marked as "This comment is awaiting moderation."
Dirk
Luke A. Guest
May 29, 2023, 4:45:11 AM5/29/23
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https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=345110&start=50#p2103397
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