Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners

Beginner

146 Lessons

39h

Certificate of Completion

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Explanations

This course includes

89 Playgrounds

14 Quizzes

198 Illustrations

This course includes

89 Playgrounds

14 Quizzes

198 Illustrations

Course Overview

Programming is the art and science of writing instructions that a computer can follow to accomplish a task. This course will teach you the concepts you need to know to become a computer programmer. You’ll learn about the brief history of programming, what constitutes a computer program, and the evolution of programming languages, including the various types of applications currently being developed. Next, you’ll learn how to organize the code using modules, namespaces, and packages. You’ll then learn about...Show More

What You'll Learn

Familiarity with computer programming in general

A working knowledge of the basic building blocks of a computer program

Hands-on experience using variables and control structures in programming

The ability to create functions in a computer program

An understanding of exception handling in programming

Course Content

Introduction

Course Overview

Introduction to Computer Programs

Introduction to Computer Programs A Brief History Of Computing A Brief History of Programming What is a Program?Understanding the Binary System Understanding ASCII and Other Forms of Data Boolean Algebra Machine Code Summary on Computer Programs Quiz: Basics of Computer Programs

Introduction to Programming Languages

Introduction to Programming Languages Why Do We Have Programming Languages?Evolution of Programming Languages Diversity of Programming Languages Code Translation: Interpretation and Compilation Syntax and Building Blocks of a Programming Language Summary of Programming Languages Quiz: The Basics of Programming Languages

Types of Applications

Introduction to the Types of Applications Computer Applications: Standalone vs. Client-Server Web Applications Mobile and Distributed Applications Cloud-Based Applications Cloud Service Models Some Other Types of Applications Summary of the Types of Applications Quiz: Types of Computer Applications

Software Projects and Code Organization

Introduction to the Software Projects and Code Organization Code Modules Software Projects and Packages to Share Code Avoiding Conflicts Using Namespaces Summary of Software Projects and Code Organization Quiz: Software Projects and Code Organization

The Basic Building Block of a Computer Program

13 Lessons

Working with Data: Variables

19 Lessons

Program Control Structures

12 Lessons

Understanding Functions

12 Lessons

When Things Go Wrong: Bugs and Exceptions

11 Lessons

Programming Paradigms

15 Lessons

Programming Tools and Methodologies

11 Lessons

Code Quality

10 Lessons

Appendix: How to Translate the Pseudocode into Real Code

8 Lessons

Conclusion

1 Lesson

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