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Writing Computer Code

Learn the Language of Computers!
By Minnick and Eva Holland and Chris Minnick
Series: Dummies Junior
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Writing Computer Code by Eva Holland and Chris Minnick serves as a practical guide for beginners eager to delve into the world of programming. The book covers fundamental concepts across multiple languages, helping readers grasp essential skills in writing and understanding code. It's an engaging resource designed to make the learning process both accessible and enjoyable for anyone interested in computing and technology.
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A technology book for kids! Learning how to code can be like learning a foreign language. This book serves as an excellent guide to help you start writing in the odd-looking languages that make the web work. Follow simple steps as you work with real code to build your own web robots.

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A technology book for kids!

Learning how to code can be like learning a foreign language. Writing Computer Code serves as an excellent guide to help you start writing in the odd-looking languages that make the web work. Follow simple steps as you work with real code to build your own web robots.

Create your robot—write code that builds your robot's body and structure.

Give your bot some style—add code lines that customise your robot's colour and shape.

Get your robot moving—finish off your robot with code that teaches it how to dance.

Technology Requirements:
Hardware – PC or tablet with Internet connection running Windows 7 or higher or Mac with Internet connection running Mac OS X 10.7 or higher.

Software – Web browser to access JSFiddle.net: Google Chrome™, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, or Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9.0 or higher.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119177302

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 January 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 211g

Pages: 128

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Chris Minnick Computing & Technology Education & Reference Eva Holland Minnick Non-Fiction Series: Dummies Junior

About the Author

Chris Minnick and Eva Holland are experienced web developers, tech trainers, and coauthors of JavaScript For Kids For Dummies. Together they founded WatzThis?, a company focused on training and course development.

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