Get to grips with the building blocks of programming languages and get started on your programming journey without a computer science degreeKey FeaturesUnderstand the fundamentals of a computer program and apply the concepts you learn to different programming languagesGain the confidence to write your first computer programExplore tips, techniques, and best practices to start coding like a professional programmerBook DescriptionLearning how to code has many advantages, and gaining the right programming skills can have a massive impact on what you can do with your current skill set and the way you advance in your career. This book will be your guide to learning computer programming easily, helping you overcome the difficulties in understanding the major constructs in any mainstream programming language.Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners starts by taking you through the building blocks of any programming language with thorough explanations and relevant examples in pseudocode. You'll understand the relationship between computer programs and programming languages and how code is executed on the computer. The book then focuses on the different types of applications that you can create with your programming knowledge. You'll delve into programming constructs, learning all about statements, operators, variables, and data types. As you advance, you'll see how to control the flow of your programs using control structures and reuse your code using functions. Finally, you'll explore best practices that will help you write code like a pro.By the end of this book, you'll be prepared to learn any programming language and take control of your career by adding coding to your skill set.What you will learnGet to grips with basic programming language concepts such as variables, loops, selection and functionsUnderstand what a program is and how the computer executes itExplore different programming languages and learn about the relationship between source code and executable codeSolve problems using various paradigms such as procedural programming, object oriented programming, and functional programmingWrite high-quality code using several coding conventions and best practicesBecome well-versed with how to track and fix bugs in your programsWho this book is forThis book is for beginners who have never programmed before and are looking to enter the world of programming. This includes anyone who is about to start studying programming and wants a head start, or simply wants to learn how to program on their own.Table of ContentsIntroduction to computer programsIntroduction to Programming LanguagesTypes of ApplicationsSoftware Projects and How We Organize Our CodeSequence - The Basic Building Block of a Computer ProgramWorking with Data - VariablesProgram Control StructuresUnderstanding FunctionsWhen Things Go Wrong - Bugs and ExceptionsProgramming ParadigmsProgramming Tools and MethodologiesCode QualityAppendix A - How to Translate the Pseudocode into Real Code
✔ Author(s): Joakim Wassberg
✔ Title: Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners: Learn essential computer science concepts and coding techniques to kick-start your programming career
✔ Rating : 4.3 out of 5 base on (90 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1839216867
✔ ISBN-13: 9781839216862
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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