[Jprogramming] Learning Mathematics versus Learning J == learn by theory versus learn by practice?

[Eldon Eller]

It seems to me that is not a case of either-or, but both-and. Theory and 
practical experience are both needed, and different folks need different 
strokes. I reckon everyone needs to find their own way in learning J (as 
in learning anything, for that matter). It is of little help to harangue 
either a theorist or a run-crash proponent to change their ways. Leave 
them alone, and they'll come home, wagging their tails behind them.

Bill Harris wrote:
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> Terrence Brannon <metaperl.j at gmail.com> writes:
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>> When I taught English in Taiwan, I forced my students to learn to
>> write and speak on the premise that those can control the active
>> aspect of the language can read and listen with no problem.
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> Is there a reason you didn't teach them grammar instead and let them
> deduce how to write and speak from those first principles?
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> While I can't do Morse (I haven't really tried), I still like
> http://www.hfradio.org/koch_1.html for its explanation of the way to
> "speak" (and read) Morse.  I contend that similar principles apply to J.
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> What if you give it a shot for a month or two and see what happens?  Try
> it as an experiment.
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> Bill
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