Product Description
by Thomas James Bell (Author)
Have you ever wanted to learn how to program but never found quite the right book to get you started? Programming: A Primer gets you going straight away with the fundamentals of what programming is, basic programming with Python and the fundamental aspects of practical web development. In this book, you'll learn about:
- What programming is and how it can benefit you.
- Variables and operations as the building blocks of a program.
- If statements, For loops and Methods in Python.
- Classes, Objects and Inheritance in Python.
- Web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and SQL.
- A basic introduction to some of the most important algorithms in programming.
- The programming languages and frameworks that are available to developers.
- The future of technology and opportunities for developers and entrepreneurs.
- Where you can take programming further to learn and create more amazing applications.
Programming: A Primer offers an easy way into coding for anyone with an interest in using technology to solve problems, whether a school or new undergraduate computer science student or a working professional. It gives everyone, regardless of background, the ideal foundations and motivation needed to get to grips with programming.
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to program but never found quite the right book to get you started? Programming for Everyday Life gets you going straight away with the fundamentals of what programming is, basic programming with Python and the fundamental aspects of practical web development. In this book, you'll learn about: What programming is and how it can benefit you. Variables and operations as the building blocks of a program. If statements, For loops and Methods in Python. Classes, Objects and Inheritance in Python. Web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and SQL. A basic introduction to some of the most important algorithms in programming. The programming languages and frameworks that are available to developers. The future of technology and opportunities for developers and entrepreneurs. Where you can take programming further to learn and create more amazing applications. Programming for Everyday Life thus offers an easy way into coding for anyone with an interest in learning how computers work, whether a school or new undergraduate computer science student or an adult looking to get into an IT-based career. It gives everyone, regardless of background, the ideal foundations needed to get to grips with coding and programming. A companion website can be found here: http: //www.programmingforeverydaylife.co.uk/.
