On Wednesday 30 Mar 2011 12:30:56 pm Tim Retz wrote:
My problem is that smalltalk is my first programing language, So I need to figure out how to break a problem down to something I can code out (I need to learn to "scratch-code" in a workspace).
Start with your own programming problem first (not an exercise from the textbook). Pick an itch that badly needs scratching :-).
Terse Guide is a handy reference for scratch coding in Workspace.
Does anyone know where I can find such a guide, or even outline one for me to build as I learn?
Blue Book is an excellent guide book for language concepts but a bit dated these days.
Morphic Programming by John Maloney is an excellent guide for event-driven programs.
Squeakland (www.squeakland.org) would be a good starting place for both issues. Etoys, with its Quick Guide help, lowers the barrier for learning Smalltalk.
HTH .. Subbu