Absolute Beginner's Guide to Programming, Third Edition

Summary

You now have an understanding of what computers do and how they are used. Many people who are unaccustomed to computers have fears that are not justifiable. You can now help alleviate those fears that are based on computer myths and show them where computers help streamline what we do today.

Now that you know where the computer industry has been, you will have a good idea of where it is heading. The computers of tomorrow will be faster, cheaper, more networked, and smaller than today's, and more people will be needed to program them.

• You now understand that computers are not magic; they are only machines that perform the tasks they are given.

• The computer is a tool to help you and others do more efficient work than you could do without ...