Learn to code the fun way with nine real projects for true beginners Adventures in Coding is written specifically for young people who want to learn how to code, but don't know where to begin. No experience? No problem! This book starts from the very beginning to take you from newbie to app-builder in no time. You'll 'learn by doing' as you build projects designed to help you master fundamental programming skills-and you'll have a great time doing it. These skills form the foundation of any programmer's tool set, and you'll continue to use them as you graduate to other devices and more difficult projects. Each chapter includes a video to help clear up any confusion and make sure you really understand, so you can keep programming your way through every single project without hitting major roadblocks. If you're ready to start designing your own program, this book will help you get started today.
More and more kids are learning to code, and many schools offer basic programming classes as part of the regular curriculum. This book is structured like a class, starting with the basics and building skill upon skill, making it both a perfect accompaniment to formal instruction and an ideal guide for self-study.
- Learn the basic programming skills you'll use everywhere
- Build nine fun projects from super-basic to pretty challenging
- Build the skills you need to create bigger and better apps
- Watch video tutorials for extra help and explanations
How many times have you played with an app only to find yourself wishing it had this or that feature? If you learn how to code, you can be the creator of the next big app! But it all starts with that first small project. Adventures in Coding provides all the information you need, so let's get coding!
Have fun creating and coding your own programs with 11 awesome adventures
Want to code but don't have a clue how to get started? In Adventures in Coding, authors and coding experts, Eva Holland and Chris Minnick teach you the easy way to learn how to go from newbie to app-builder in no time at all. The book's 11 awesome projects show you how to master fundamental programming skills so you can go from basic to more challenging projects. You will learn by doing and have fun along to the way.
Adventures in Coding includes videos that are designed to answer your questions and make sure you really understand the information. With clear instructions and videos to help, you will quickly be programming your way through every single project. Ready to embark on your own coding adventure? This book will get you started right away. You will learn how to:
- Create real computer programs while learning the fundamentals of coding
- Discover the secrets of creating your own games, apps, and art
- Conquer the ins and outs of coding within the Scratch universe
- Connect with fellow "Scratchers" and share projects
- Master each of the adventures and you will have 11 finished projects
- Watch the videos if you need extra help and explanations
Visit www.wiley.com/go/adventuresincoding for video instruction that further explains and illustrates each chapter.
