Hello World!: Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners
Warren Sande, Carter Sande · CERN Document Server (European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2009
SUMMARY A gentle but thorough introduction to the world of computer programming, it's 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 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 INSIDEExplains concepts in clear language Lots of pictures, cartoons, and fun examples Complete set of practice questions and exercises Illustrated in full colorHello World! 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, graphicsand 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 CONTENTSGetting Started Remember This: Memory and Variables Basic Math Types of Data Input GUIsGraphical User Interfaces Decisions, Decisions Loop the Loop Just for YouComments Game Time Nested and Variable Loops Collecting Things TogetherLists and Dictionaries Functions Objects Modules Graphics Sprites and Collision Detection A New Kind of InputEvents Sound More GUIs Print Formatting and Strings File Input and Output Take a ChanceRandomness Computer Simulations Skier Explained Python Battle What's Next?