Head First Learn to Code

Praise for Head First Learn to Code

“This is one of the most surprising, entertaining and brilliantly-planned software books I’ve ever read. It’s more interesting and better thought-out than all other beginning programming books I know put together. I run into people all the time who need to learn programming and want to know what course to take; I plan to tell them to forget about courses and get this book instead.”

— David Gelernter, Professor of Computer Science, Yale University

“Head First Learn to Code has humor, emotions, and step by step instructions. This book turns on your brain, makes you laugh and teaches you to be a code master—it’s a keeper.”

— Smore Magazine, a science magazine to know more and be more

“The book is a great read, even for an experienced programmer, with new perspectives on how to teach difficult concepts we take for granted. Whether your just starting out or trying to figure out ways to bring more people to code, this book will serve you well. Eric has made learning to code accessible and approachable without dumbing anything down and setting the expectations of effort and difficulty that actually exist.”

— Avi Flombaum, Dean and Chief Product Officer of the Flatiron School

“As a high school computer science teacher, Head First Learn to Code is my new primary resource for introducing topics to students. It has an immensely personal touch and its conversational nature, humor, and general style make it feel as if you are learning from another ...