Teenage cubers discussion

[DTCuber]

Definitely Python. Java is a very structured language and so is Python.

 

[goodatthis]

C

In conclusion (just so we can get back on topic), most 12 year olds have the same maturity level as a 13 year old, and most teenage cubers, regardless of age, have an extremely high maturity level, such as myself (I am 13). I'd say thats pretty accurate.

So, now that I know Java, which should I learn next:
C++ or Python?

C++ is very similar to Java, so I'd say learn C++ first.

 

[JustinTimeCuber]

I never really liked Python because it uses whitespace instead of brackets, and brackets are more intuitive for me

 

[Daniel Lin]

help I'm a nub at programming

what's the best Python tutorial?

 

[wir3sandfir3s]

help I'm a nub at programming

what's the best Python tutorial?

Idk because i take actual classes, but don't fall for those Udemy ads. I heard it sucks.
Probably find a lengthy series on youtube for it and don't fall for those "learn in one video" videos.

 

[JustinTimeCuber]

Just signed up for Dixon Fall! Still a slight chance I'm not going, but there's full refunds so yeah whatever

 

[gateway cuber]

Just signed up for Dixon Fall! Still a slight chance I'm not going, but there's full refunds so yeah whatever

trying to get my mom to take me, it's on my birthday so maybe she will...

 

[JustinTimeCuber]

trying to get my mom to take me, it's on my birthday so maybe she will...

Cool. You in STL?

 

[gateway cuber]

yup, south county. i've got a friend who could probably go to, he's not very fast at most events example 17 avg on 3x3, but he's really good at skewb (sub 4.5)

Edit: he's also sub-1 on 4x4 so i guess he's decent at that...

 

[Daniel Lin]

trying to get my mom to take me and a friend. the comp is literally on my birthday.

There is literally a comp on by birthday (Berkeley Summer 2016, but I can't go because I'm busy

 

[Matt11111]

There is literally a comp on by birthday (Berkeley Summer 2016, but I can't go because I'm busy

(pats on back)

(gasp) Hooray, my internet is functioning properly and not like a snail now!

 

[DTCuber]

There is literally a comp on by birthday (Berkeley Summer 2016, but I can't go because I'm busy

I can't go either.

BTW does anybody know why there hasn't been a Stanford comp in a while? BASC is done and I can't go to Berkeley comps even though they are pretty near.

 

[GoldCubes29]

That's weird. What is weirder is there are currently no nearby competitions anytime soon in Southern California. Usually theres one every month or even two, but nope, there's none.

The California Drought of Comps

 

[Daniel Lin]

How do you organize a competition?

 

[DTCuber]

I would also like to know that. I have a speedcubing club in school and I could probably get a venue somewhere on campus.

 

[JustinTimeCuber]

I'm interested in organizing a competition but I can't find a delegate

 

[gateway cuber]

David Woner, If you did some convincing you could probably get walker welch to come as well. I belive there's another delegate in oklahoma too.

 

[PenguinsDontFly]

How do you organize a competition?

I haven't organised one (yet!), but I think the 2 most important things are having a venue that is preferably free to use and large enough to house all the competitors and their families, and having enough volunteers to help with registration, judging, scrambling, running, etc.

 

[gateway cuber]

I'm interested in organizing a competition but I can't find a delegate

like I said earlier david woner, some good venues would be the St. Charles convention center, the St. Louis Science center, and maybe the Magic house...

 

[biscuit]

David isn't really interested in traveling for competitions anymore. You can ask, and he might do ST. Louis, but don't count on it. Shaden and or Walker will come down (bringing the equipment you need) if you provide lodging, money for wear and tear on the equipment, and travel reimbursement. I'm also going to be buying a large amount of equipment soon that I can bring.