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Full History - 2022 - 05 - 17 - ID#ursni2
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Are there any groups for blind programmers and learners of programming in whatsapp, telegram and other messengers? (self.Blind)
submitted by maniana012
For me I can say that many people recommend python, but I'm not really sure which language to learn and what can I do with it so I'm a total beginner and it's going to be interesting to hear what the other people do, do they use as a hobby, do they work etc.
mdizak 3 points 1y ago
I'm a completely blind developer, and if it helps any, did a Youtube recently on my thoughts on best first programming language to learn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXZZMReUBZc

As for groups, sorry, don't know of any.
r_1235 2 points 1y ago
Most of us are learning through whatever resources we find online, accessible or not accessible.

Coursera and EdX do have lot of accessible free content, and some blind programmers have provided their free content on github and their personal blogs.

I don't think a common whatsapp or telegram group might work, as there are simply too many topics/branches in programming to be answered/helped with, and those platforms are instant messaging platforms. A subreddit dedicated to Differently abled programmers perhaps, Blind programmers, that has higher chances of helping newbes and everyone.
RunsOnBoltCoffee 2 points 1y ago
R/BlindDevelopers
TechnicalPragmatist 1 points 1y ago
That sub. Does not exist
RunsOnBoltCoffee 1 points 1y ago
Oops, sorry.

https://reddit.com/r/BlindDevelopers/best
TechnicalPragmatist 1 points 1y ago
Cool looks good didn’t know this existed. Thanks. Looks interesting for sure.

I know recently some blind programmers wanted a sub like this and here is one.
LimpAd6401 1 points 1y ago
There is no WhatsApp groups, that I have heard of. But there is no reason we cannot start one
TechnicalPragmatist 1 points 1y ago
There is one I got invited on discord I need to find the way to share it with you but there’s a big discord server with some of the best one. My mentor recommended me.

He’s starting me on javascript first because that’s what he uses. And I don’t know maybe python or c++ the really good programmers they are sighted recommend c++ or c for a good foundation. I have many friends in that area. I think the discord is called programming for everyone?

My mentor doesn’t really have a very firm position on that but I think java script and python is more prevalent in the business world. And a lot of what I want to do is probably in business with assistive tech and such. Or even javascript web based or whatever. So it all depends.
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