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Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course
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042842
ISBN
9781465482211
Grade 5-AD
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Description
Technology is no longer a niche topic. In fact, nearly every industry could be considered a tech industry, which leads to a simple choice: get with it or get left behind. Whether supplementing or replacing the go-to help on You-Tube™ helps, DK's comprehensive book starts at the beginning and builds tech skills through understandable explanations and useful graphics. From programming basics to Scratch, Python, and web technologies, the combined teaching and interactive projects lay the foundation for success in our tech driven world.
Publisher's Description of Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course
With this visual guide to computer programming for beginners, it has never been easier to learn how to code.
Coding skills are in high demand and the need for programmers is still growing. Covering three of the most popular languages for new coders, this book uses a graphic method to break complex subjects into user-friendly chunks, bringing essential skills within easy reach. Each chapter contains tutorials on practical projects designed to teach you the main applications of each language, such as building websites, creating games, and designing apps. The book also looks at many of the main coding languages that are out there, outlining the key applications of each language, so you can choose the right language for you.
You'll learn to think like a programmer by breaking a problem down into parts, before turning those parts into lines of code. Short, easy-to-follow steps then show you, piece by piece, how to build a complete program. There are challenges for you to tackle to build your confidence before moving on.
Written by a team of expert coders and coding teachers, Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course is the ideal way to get to set you on the road to code.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dorling Kindersley |
| Grades: | 5-AD |
| ISBN: | 9781465482211 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.875 |
| Height in Inches: | 1 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.75 |
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