dwyl/learn-elixir

[Video] Do we need to introduce Elixir from the bare basics?

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#67 opened on Aug 31, 2017

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Description

In the learn-elixir README we give installation instructions and the links to some (awesome) videos and a link to elixirschool.com to get the user acquainted with what Elixir is.

Do we need to have an introduction to what Elixir is in our own videos, or should we just suggest that the user watches the videos/reads the material linked in the README? I suppose it depends on whether we want these videos to be able to completely stand on their own, or to be an accompaniment to the README of the learn-elixir repo.

I can see arguments for both so am keen for input!

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Tech stack
elixir
Domain
documentationcontent
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
basic understanding of Elixir
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
The issue asks whether the repository should create its own introductory videos for Elixir or rely on existing linked resources. To contribute, review the current README and linked videos, then comment with arguments for or against creating standalone videos. Consider the trade off between self contained tutorials and minimizing duplicate content. Look at the repository's learning goals and discuss what would best help new learners.