In one of the most unorthodox yet necessary programming books ever to appear, Daniel Kohanski, a seasoned programmer and systems consultant, delves into the foundational concepts and basic mechanics of computers and computer programming. Rather than writing yet another book, that teaches readers how to write code, Kohanski penetrates more deeply into the nature of programming itself. By exploring what programming is all about, The Philosophical Programmer:...

"Learn coding basics in this kid-friendly, easy-to-follow book. It covers algorithms, loops, bugs, and fixes using real-world examples and fun illustrations. Online and offline activities also boost learning and skills."--

Introduces the relevance of coding and shares down-to-earth explanations about coding principles and real-life stories of women programmers who work at such places as Pixar and NASA.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to coding in the Internet. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Move from zero knowledge of programming to comfortably writing small to medium-sized programs in Python. Fully updated for Python 3, with code and examples throughout, the book explains Python coding with an accessible, step-by-step approach designed to bring you into the world of software development. Real-world scenarios make the material understandable, with a wide variety of well-documented examples to illustrate each concept. Along the way,...

Do programmers think differently than non-programmers? How do programmers approach problems and create solutions? This book explores several attributes of thinking used by programmers. Important STEM concepts are incorporated into the text to give readers an understanding of how STEM fits into the everyday work of a programmer. Readers will enjoy a glimpse inside the minds of some of the most creative minds in the computer world. Photographs and sidebars...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to coding in video games. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Baby's train is in the toy box--all the way across the room. Can Baby think step-by-step like a coder to get it?"--Back cover.

In 1995, computer programmer Yukihiro Matsumoto introduced Ruby programming language to the world. He created a language that used his favorite elements of other languages, but was more object-oriented and easy to use, even for coding newbies. Ruby is also open-source software, meaning anyone can use, modify, and distribute it. Inside this volume, readers will learn the ins and outs of coding with Ruby, including why using "blocks of text" and mostly...

Some terms relating to digital technology are bandied about often, but it may not be clear what they actually mean. Data and memory are two of the key terms many people interested in the latest computer or smartphone might discuss. This comprehensible book for the young tech expert explains not only these terms but also about bits, bytes, and variables.