| Description |
xxi., 458 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. What is programming? -- Ch. 2. Why learn to program? -- Ch. 3. How computers "read" code -- Ch. 4. From concepts to code - the language of code -- Ch. 5. The tools for programming -- Ch. 6. Simple coding -- Ch. 7. The structure of coding -- Ch. 8. Problem solving -- Ch. 9. Debugging -- Ch. 10. Interface -- Ch. 11. Putting it all together -- Ch. 12. Interacting with files -- Ch. 13. The Windows registry -- Ch. 14. Organizing, planning, and version control -- Ch. 15. Compiling code and alternatives to compiling -- Ch. 16. Distributing your project |
| Summary |
"A common misconception about programming is that it can only be done on a professional level by someone with years of experience. This book proves exactly the opposite and provides nonprogrammers with assistance in learning the programming basics that will enable them to eventually become professional developers or programming hobbyists." "Written for anyone who wants to learn to program but who doesn't have a background in the field, this hands-on guide explains programming through numerous examples in a variety of languages, including C++, Java, VBScript, and JavaScript. All the tools and materials you need are either easily available on the Internet or already installed on your computer. By the time you finish the book, you will have a solid foundation for proficiency in programming computers to perform a diverse number of functions and tasks."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [433]-446) and index |
| Subject |
Computer programming.
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| Author |
Kingsley-Hughes, Kathie.
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| LC no. |
2005000848 |
| ISBN |
0764584065 |
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9780764584060 |
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