Al_Alchemist
Physics and Math \O/
http://www.smogon.com/smog/issue1/interview Although this is a bit dated, it could help save Chaos from having to repeat (or skip) some answers to questions that people may want to ask. I wasn't able to find any other interviews, if any, that he has done recently, but it may be good to post them to avoid repetition.
I'm a bioengineering major in my freshman year of college who is also interested and required to take computer programming classes. However, I know next to nothing about actual programming. If you feel comfortable in recommending one, where should I start if I want to get into this field now, since I won't be taking the actual classes for another year or two. Specifically, what websites, books, etc. and basics, or ideas, should I start with first in order to ease myself into this field when the time comes. I realize that this is quite a broad question, so as much direction as I can get would be appreciated.
How did you get into programming as a child, was it simply curiosity and/or did your parents/someone have an interest in pushing you into pursuing this field.
What progress have you made since that smog interview in any of your programming projects or research?
Where do you work and/or go to graduate school?
Have any professional opportunities spawned directly off of your involvement in Smogon?
I'm a bioengineering major in my freshman year of college who is also interested and required to take computer programming classes. However, I know next to nothing about actual programming. If you feel comfortable in recommending one, where should I start if I want to get into this field now, since I won't be taking the actual classes for another year or two. Specifically, what websites, books, etc. and basics, or ideas, should I start with first in order to ease myself into this field when the time comes. I realize that this is quite a broad question, so as much direction as I can get would be appreciated.
How did you get into programming as a child, was it simply curiosity and/or did your parents/someone have an interest in pushing you into pursuing this field.
What progress have you made since that smog interview in any of your programming projects or research?
Where do you work and/or go to graduate school?
Have any professional opportunities spawned directly off of your involvement in Smogon?