🧐 Activity

📋 Instructions:

Answer the following questions using what you learned from the lesson.

Think critically — focus on concepts, not personal preferences.

1️⃣ Why is asking “Which programming language is better?” an incomplete question?

Explain using the color or car analogy.

2️⃣ What is the correct answer to “Which language is better?”

What does the phrase “It depends on your needs” really mean in programming?

3️⃣ Why do many programming languages exist?

List at least three factors that make different languages suitable for different situations (hint: speed, safety, ecosystem...).

4️⃣ What’s the difference between programming and a programming language?

Explain it using the carpentry analogy (tools vs craft).

5️⃣ Why should you focus on learning programming fundamentals before languages?

What part of programming is the “craft,” and what part is just “tools”?

6️⃣ Why is it not a good idea to start with modern languages?

Use the driving analogy (manual parking vs park assist) to explain.

7️⃣ Why is C++ recommended as the first language to learn?

List three reasons based on the lesson (hint: fundamentals, concepts, mindset).

8️⃣ What does “C++ = Salary ++” mean?

Explain why learning C++ adds long-term value — even if you don’t use it in daily work.

9️⃣ What makes a good programmer?

Is it the language they use, or something deeper?