SUMMARY
A gentle but thorough introduction to the world of computer programming, it is written in language a 12-year-old can follow, but anyone who wants to learn how to program a computer can use it. Even adults. Written by Warren Sande and his son, Carter, and reviewed by professional educators, this book is kid-tested and parent-approved.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Learn to talk to your computer in its own language! Whether you want to create a game, start a business, or solve an important problem, the first step is learning to write your own programs. Programming is a fun challenge, and it's easy to get started!
This updated and revised edition of
Hello World!
introduces the world of computer programming in a clear and engaging style. Written by Warren Sande and his son, Carter, it is full of examples that will get you thinking and learning. Reviewed by professional educators, this book is kid-tested and parent-approved. You don't need to know anything about programming to use the book, just the basics of using a computer. If you can start a program and save a file, you'll be off and running!
Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.
WHAT'S INSIDE
Explains concepts in clear language
Lots of pictures, cartoons, and fun examples
Complete set of practice questions and exercises
Illustrated in full color
uses Python, a programming language designed to be easy to learn. Using fun examples, it brings to life concepts of computing— looping, decisions, input and output, data structures, graphics—and many more.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Warren Sande
is an electronic systems engineer who uses Python both as a "do anything" scripting language and as a way to teach computers and programming.
Carter Sande
is a high school student who is passionate about technology. When he's not fixing his school's network and helping his classmates recover lost homework, he likes to ride his bike and write retro video games.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Remember This: Memory and Variables
Basic Math
Types of Data
Input
GUIs—Graphical User Interfaces
Decisions, Decisions
Loop the Loop
Just for You—Comments
Game Time
Nested and Variable Loops
Collecting Things Together—Lists and Dictionaries
Functions
Objects
Modules
Graphics
Sprites and Collision Detection
A New Kind of Input—Events
Sound
More GUIs
Print Formatting and Strings
File Input and Output
Take a Chance—Randomness
Computer Simulations
Skier Explained
Python Battle
What's Next?