Nov 19, 2025

Inspiring Young People (and Their Parents) to Become Programmers - Cassandra Chin

Cassandra Chin reveals why syntax memorization crushes early tech curiosity. Learn how parents can leverage accessible tools and project-based learning to raise the next generation of logical software engineers.

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