Creative Coding in Python

Name: Creative Coding in Python
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781631595813
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30+ Programming Projects in Art, Games, and More

By Sheena Vaidyanathan

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Creative Coding in Python by Sheena Vaidyanathan is an engaging book designed for children eager to learn Python programming through creative projects. It introduces coding concepts by guiding young learners to develop fun projects like games and art. With its step-by-step instructions and clear explanations, it encourages experimentation and fosters a love for coding.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're a young reader eager to learn coding creatively. It's designed to engage kids with fun projects and a step-by-step approach, helping to bring your Python coding skills to life through art, games, and storytelling.

Kids will learn the fundamentals of computer programming with 30+ fun projects in the intuitive programming language of Python with Creative Coding in Python.

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Creative Coding in Python presents over 30 creative projects that teach kids how to code in the easy and intuitive programming language, Python.

Creative Coding in Python teaches the fundamentals of computer programming and demonstrates how to code 30+ fun, creative projects using Python, a free, intuitive, open-source programming language that's one of the most popular worldwide.

Computer science educator Sheena Vaidyanathan helps kids understand the fundamental ideas of computer programming and the process of computational thinking using illustrations, flowcharts, and pseudocode. She then shows how to apply those essentials to code exciting projects in Python:

Chatbots: Discover variables, strings, integers, and more to design conversational programs.

Geometric art: Use turtle graphics to create original masterpieces.

Interactive fiction: Explore booleans and conditionals to invent "create your own adventure" games.

Dice games: Reuse code to devise games of chance.

Arcade games and apps: Understand GUI (graphical user interfaces) and create your own arcade games and apps.

Also included are inspiring examples by expert coders that take Python in amazing directions. Creative Coding in Python gives kids the tools they need to create their own computer programs.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Creative Coding in Python by Sheena Vaidyanathan is praised for its appeal to both beginners and those with some coding experience. It's noted for its practical approach, teaching children how to use Python effectively while allowing them to explore their interests, culminating in the creation of games and art projects.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781631595813

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 December 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Quarry Books

Illustration: 200 color illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Sheena Vaidyanathan teaches computer science to grades 6-8 and is the Computer Science Integration Specialist in the Los Altos School District, in Los Altos, California, where she has also designed computer science curricula, conducted professional development for the K-8 STEM program, and taught pre-algebra, digital design, and visual art. She is also the program director for the computer science professional development programs at Krause Center for Innovation, Foothill College. She shares her 9 years of experience teaching coding by writing articles, presenting at conferences, and providing best practices and student work on her personal website, computersforcreativity.com. Prior to teaching, Vaidyanathan worked in Silicon Valley for more than 10 years as a computer scientist and technology entrepreneur. She lives in Los Altos, California.