Do real people know what a "string" is?
For my non-technical friends.
"String" has a very specific meaning to programmers. It's a useful and convenient type of data.
0:00 Introduction
0:02 TypeScript String Example
0:18 C++ String Example
0:33 BASIC String Example
1:16 Motivation: Easy to Share
1:54 It's easier than you think.
2:07 HTML Colors in Your Favorite Art Program
2:24 If all else fails, Google it.
2:32 Text Files vs Binary Files
3:25 What's Next
The Tao of Programming: https://www.mit.edu/~xela/tao.html