Hello World!: Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners 英文PDF扫描版

Hello World!: Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners Book Description:

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 anything 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 INSIDE

    Explains concepts in clear language
    Lots of pictures, cartoons, and fun examples
    Complete set of practice questions and exercises
    Illustrated in full color

Hello 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, graphics—and 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.

Hello World!: Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners TABLE OF CONTENTS:

    Getting Started
    Remember This: Memory and Variables
    Basic Math
    Types of Data
    Input
    GUIs—Graphical User Interfaces
    Decisions, Decisions
    Loop the Loop
    Just for You—Comments
    Game Time
    Nested and Variable Loops
    Collecting Things Together—Lists and Dictionaries
    Functions
    Objects
    Modules
    Graphics
    Sprites and Collision Detection
    A New Kind of Input—Events
    Sound
    More GUIs
    Print Formatting and Strings
    File Input and Output
    Take a Chance—Randomness
    Computer Simulations
    Skier Explained
    Python Battle
    What's Next?