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1. Exploring the Best Pathways to Learn Programming Languages
With the rapid development of AI intelligence and big data applications, these technologies have deeply integrated into people’s daily lives and work. As a result, more and more people want to enter the fields of AI and data analysis, leveraging new knowledge and technology to support or lead their work, research, or simply out of strong curiosity. However, mastering these new skills at a deeper level often leaves learners confused or discouraged.
First, regarding the choice and study of programming languages: for most work and research areas, it is best to start with Python. Then, depending on specific needs, one may choose C-family languages or others. Coding-X mainly focuses on Python, C, C++, and C#. Since Python, C++, and C# are object-oriented programming (OOP) languages, and C++, C#, and C are closely related, these four can be explored together to find the best learning pathway. Often, multiple languages are required in work tasks. Once you master one language, comparative learning is the best way to study others.
Coding-X Mission: Develop a cross-language comparative learning APP (Web) for the four languages, allowing learners to choose one or more languages to learn simultaneously and quickly grasp programming fundamentals.
Second, English is unavoidable. English-speaking countries have a natural advantage here, while others need to put in more effort and time. The stronger your English foundation, the easier it is to learn and apply programming languages.
Third, mastering the basics of programming languages is only the beginning. Each profession (industry) or research field has its own content. On one hand, general methods (algorithms) can solve common problems with similar logical cores. On the other hand, there are clearly specialized problems with unique characteristics. Either way, programming languages are merely tools—the real essence lies in algorithms and domain-specific problems.
2. Exploring Suitable Ways to Explain General Algorithms
Algorithms are the logical processes for solving problems, usually expressed as concise mathematical formulas for recording, explanation, and derivation. Code can reproduce the computational steps of algorithms, log intermediate results, and present them in charts for intuitive analysis. With interactive charts, learners can explore parameter changes and their impact on results. This avoids the limitations of traditional textbooks, making it easier to understand algorithmic logic.
Coding-X Mission: Develop interactive chart-based algorithm learning APPs (Web), helping learners grasp algorithm logic at its core and even extend them to explore new logic for solving their own professional problems.
3. Developing Code Packages and Apps that Integrate Professional Knowledge
Coding-X is a continuation of caDesign, thus its code packages and apps lean toward planning and architecture. This includes multiple directions: exploring spatial data analysis methods, intelligent transformations of design approaches, microcontrollers and embedded systems in design interaction, digital construction, AR-supported design simulation with game engines, and more. These are interdisciplinary integrations that allow knowledge expansion both outward (borrowing from other fields) and inward (crossing into related domains). Programming is the best medium for such integration and expansion. Therefore, Coding-X is not limited to the caDesign design stage but extends into broader possibilities (X).
Coding-X Mission:
- Develop data analysis tools
- Develop design tools
- Develop any potential applications for expansion
4. From Digital Construction to Maker Culture
During the caDesign stage, “MuBen Workshop” explored microcontrollers, embedded systems, and ROS open-source robotics. This area is closely tied to programming: not only can programming languages be used for hardware product development, but hardware can also serve as a platform for learning code. In today’s era of knowledge-sharing, open-source software, open-source hardware, modular hardware, and 3D printing (excluding confidential parts), anyone can become a Maker—creating their own robotic products or simply having fun.
Coding-X Mission:
- Integrate the “MuBen Workshop” knowledge system into hardware product prototypes
- Explore prototypes for interactive design tools that assist design
- Develop Maker-style robots
5. Infinite Possibilities of Game Engines (AR/VR) in Professional Fields
Based on game engines (UE/Unity), numerous applications already exist across various fields, especially AR/VR in architecture, medicine, engineering, and art. These technologies showcase infinite potential. Game engine simulations, combined with hardware, unlock limitless possibilities. Programming languages (C++, C#) are the fundamental tools of game engines.
Coding-X Mission: Explore design simulation and interaction based on game engines.
🍅 System Integration Through Code
Though sections 1–5 may appear scattered, they can be integrated into a unified system through the bond of code, from which even more possibilities may arise. What results will come—we shall wait and see.