Programming teaching in the polish education

Abstract

In this article problems related to the process of learning of programming languages in the Polish educational system are presented. By analyzing the content of computer science and infor-mation technology textbooks over the last several years, the evolution of programs of programming languages teaching is emphasized. The main reasons for a choice of a specific programming language are presented. It is argued that in order to create new computer programs, more advanced and demanding programming platforms are being used. Taking into account the state of the art knowledge about security of computer programs, especially those used within the network, it is mentioned that an unexperienced programmer may encounter a number of difficulties in the creation of both func-tional and safe applications. An argument is made that at present only the most talented students should be attracted to program-writing, as only such students would be able to meet the highly demanding requirements related to an appropriate level of security of the designed applications.