Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course

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ISBN 10: 0241358736 / ISBN 13: 9780241358733

Published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd, GB, 2020

About this Item

The simplest, most visual introduction to coding for adults.Using a graphic method to break complex subjects into user-friendly chunks, computer coding has never been easier thanks to this programming book. Here's what you'll find inside the pages of this coding for beginners book:- To reinforce learning, practical coding projects are followed by suggestions and challenges for the reader to adapt and personalise a project- Step-by-step explanations visually break down each section of code and explain how coding works- Written and checked by a team of expert coders- Includes widely used languages, from introduction to career-usefulFrom learning Python coding and Javascript to HTML and Scratch, Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course brings the most essential coding skills within easy reach! Each chapter contains tutorials on practical programming projects designed to teach you the main applications of each coding language, such as building websites, creating games, and designing apps. 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 programme. This essential coding guide contains everything you need to get on the road to code! It's perfect for anyone who wants to learn to code for a hobby or who wants to take their first steps towards a career in coding.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241358736
• ISBN 13: 9780241358733
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1321 grams

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Synopsis

Learning to code has never been easier than with this innovative visual guide to computer programming for beginners. Coding skills are in high demand and the need for programmers is still growing. However, taking the first steps in learning more about this complex subject may seem daunting and many of us feel left behind by the coding revolution. By using a graphic method to break code into small chunks, this book brings essential skills within reach. Terms such as algorithm, variable, string, function, and loop are all explained. The book also looks at the main coding languages that are out there, outlining the main applications of each language, so you can choose the right language for you. Individual chapters explore different languages, with practical programming projects to show you how programming works. 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, the Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course is the ideal way to get to grips with coding.