Coding For Kids For Dummies

Introduction

So you want to learn to code — awesome! You are embarking on an adventure that will transform you from a user of technology into a maker of technology. And it’s a lot easier than you might guess! Coding — writing computer programs — has something for everyone: creativity, logic, art, math, storytelling, design, and problem solving. From games and toys to animations and simulations, this book coaches you step by step through coding real programs you can share with family and friends.

About This Book

Although coding is emerging as a critical skill, it is not usually taught until high school — if at all. There are some super camps and great websites where you can get started with coding, but most affordable resources either stop with the very basics or club you over the head with too much, too soon. What you’ll find in this book is a complete introductory to intermediate treatment of coding in a single programming language — one that has stood the test of time with generations of students, and is conceptually transferrable to every other programming language. And this treatment isn’t boring or theoretical: Like content in all of the For Dummies series, this book is fun, clear, and organized in an easy-access format.

Coding For Kids For Dummies is assembled as a series of projects with steps for constructing each project from start to finish. As you work through each project, keep in mind the following writing conventions:

• Programming code and web addresses appear in ...