Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners
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Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners
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Overview of this book
Learning 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.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
Preface
Section 1: Introduction to Computer Programs and Computer Programming
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer Programs
Chapter 2: Introduction to Programming Languages
Chapter 3: Types of Applications
Chapter 4: Software Projects and How We Organize Our Code
Section 2: Constructs of a Programming Language
Chapter 5: Sequence – The Basic Building Block of a Computer Program
Chapter 6: Working with Data – Variables
Chapter 7: Program Control Structures
Chapter 8: Understanding Functions
Chapter 9: When Things Go Wrong – Bugs and Exceptions
Chapter 10: Programming Paradigms
Chapter 11: Programming Tools and Methodologies
Section 3: Best Practices for Writing High-Quality Code
Chapter 12: Code Quality
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Appendix A: How to Translate the Pseudocode into Real Code
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