[piemonkey]

I would like to point out before this discussion moves too far along that UCLA does in fact have an introductory programming course which is taught using Python: http://web.cs.ucla.edu/classes/enroll/97/

Students that are unfamiliar with programming are encouraged to take this course before the C++ course.

[kccqzy]

Another introductory course, CS 35L (required for CS majors) do somewhat touch on python: http://web.cs.ucla.edu/classes/winter18/cs35L/syllabus.html

[ISL]

CS 97 is even mentioned in the article, but perhaps the C++ course is required for graduation, while 97 might not satisfy that requirement?

Unclear from afar...

[wccrawford]

piemonkey said that they're encourage to take the Python one first, meaning they still have to take the C++ course as well. The Python one is optional and intended for those who are having trouble jumping straight into C++.

[pattycake]

That kind of defeats the argument of the article then.