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Coding For Dummies

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Coding For Dummies by Nikhil Abraham is a beginner-friendly guide designed to introduce readers to the basics of computer programming. It covers various programming languages, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, providing a foundation to understand how code creates the digital world. Ideal for those new to the field, the book uses simple explanations and hands-on examples to help readers start coding with confidence.
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This book may appeal to you if you're a beginner eager to learn coding in a straightforward and approachable manner. It simplifies complex concepts and breaks down programming languages into digestible bits, making it perfect for those taking their first steps into the world of computing and technology.

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Coding For Dummies, (9781119293323) was previously published as Coding For Dummies, (9781118951309). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

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Coding For Dummies (9781119293323) was previously published as Coding For Dummies (9781118951309). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Hands-on exercises help you learn to code like a pro

No coding experience is required for Coding For Dummies, your one-stop guide to building a foundation of knowledge in writing computer code for web, application, and software development. It doesn't matter if you've dabbled in coding or never written a line of code, this book guides you through the basics. Using foundational web development languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, it explains in plain English how coding works and why it's needed.

Online exercises developed by Codecademy, a leading online code training site, help hone coding skills and demonstrate results as you practice. The site provides an environment where you can try out tutorials built into the text and see the actual output from your coding. You'll also gain access to end-of-chapter challenges to apply newly acquired skills to a less-defined assignment. So what are you waiting for?

  • The current demand for workers with coding and computer science skills far exceeds the supply
  • Teaches the foundations of web development languages in an easy-to-understand format
  • Offers unprecedented opportunities to practice basic coding languages
  • Readers can access online hands-on exercises and end-of-chapter assessments that develop and test their new-found skills

If you're a student looking for an introduction to the basic concepts of coding or a professional looking to add new skills, Coding For Dummies has you covered.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119293323

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 July 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Nikhil Abraham was Director of Business Development & Growth at Codecademy. In that role, he taught and trained thousands of beginning coders across a variety of professions. He helped refine Codecademy's online courses, which have introduced basic coding skills to millions of learners.

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