Hello World!: Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners

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Название: Hello World!: Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners

Автор: Warren Sande, Carter Sande

Издательство: Manning Publications Co.

Год: 2013

Страниц: 435

ISBN: 978-1-617290-92-3

Формат: PDF

Размер: 38 Мб

Язык: english

Learn to talk to your computer in its own language! Whether you want to create a game, start a business, or solve an important problem, the first step is learning to write your own programs. Programming is a fun challenge, and it's easy to get started!

This updated and revised edition of Hello World! introduces the world of computer programming in a clear and engaging style. Written by Warren Sande and his son, Carter, it is full of examples that will get you thinking and learning. Reviewed by professional educators, this book is kid-tested and parent-approved. You don't need to know anything about programming to use the book, just the basics of using a computer. If you can start a program and save a file, you'll be off and running!

WHAT'S INSIDE

Explains concepts in clear language

Lots of pictures, cartoons, and fun examples

Complete set of practice questions and exercises

Illustrated in full color

Hello World! uses Python, a programming language designed to be easy to learn. Using fun examples, it brings to life concepts of computing— looping, decisions, input and output, data structures, graphics—and many more.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Warren Sande is an electronic systems engineer who uses Python both as a "do anything" scripting language and as a way to teach computers and programming. Carter Sande is a high school student who is passionate about technology. When he's not fixing his school's network and helping his classmates recover lost homework, he likes to ride his bike and write retro video games.