Abstract: Scientists and engineers can be broadly classified into two groups: those who use sophisticated computing tools, probably built by others, and those who create such tools themselves. For the first group, an introduction to (especially on Unix) is not of much help. programming done by this community of users is likely to be limited to macro writing and customization. Tools such as special-purpose compilers and version control systems [as suggested by Wilson] are overkill for them. They don't have a universal need for expertise per se. The second group of people needs a much more extensive expertise than could possibly be offered in a one-week (or even one-semester) class. They need the sort of insight and computing maturity that only comes with immersion, hard work, and lots of thinking. Wilson's one-week course meets the needs of neither of these groups; its cost effectiveness is therefore questionable.
Publication Year: 1996
Publication Date: 1996-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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