[geeks] Introductory programming language?

[Sridhar Ayengar]

Phil Stracchino wrote:
> The problems with Pascal are that it is syntactically unlike any other
> language, while being similar enough to many to trip you up later, and
> that it has not kept pace with changes in expectations from computers.
> Even when new, it was a stilted, artificial language.
>
> Perhaps the world needs a new Pascal.

That sounds like a nightmare.

Peace...  Sridhar