So is Google now going to have a toy-app contest, like they did originally for real Android apps?
Jokes aside, I guess I'm a bit skeptical about these pseudo-developement envirnoments. It's a nice concept to demo but does it realy have any practical applications in real world? I mean, really practical, something that people create not just because they can, but because they need it.
What's wrong with creating things just because you can?
I remember two decades ago when I used to program using QBASIC as a 6 year old. I didn't need any of the applications I made - but it sure looked like fun.
This new Google initiative might not be about general masses, but more aimed at helping children with their creative processes.
Comments
So is Google now going to have a toy-app contest, like they did originally for real Android apps?
Jokes aside, I guess I'm a bit skeptical about these pseudo-developement envirnoments. It's a nice concept to demo but does it realy have any practical applications in real world? I mean, really practical, something that people create not just because they can, but because they need it.
What's wrong with creating things just because you can?
I remember two decades ago when I used to program using QBASIC as a 6 year old. I didn't need any of the applications I made - but it sure looked like fun.
This new Google initiative might not be about general masses, but more aimed at helping children with their creative processes.
I didn't mean it's wrong to create things just because you can. I do it all the time, and learned pretty much everything I know this way.
Totally agree it's a great thing for educational purposes, I was just questioning if it can be considered as something more than an educational tool.