Coding For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) - Softcover

Abraham, Nikhil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119293324 ISBN 13: 9781119293323

Publisher: For Dummies, 2016

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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.

From the Back Cover

• Practice coding online at codecademy
• Learn the basics of five different coding languages
• Apply coding skills to build an application

Start here to learn coding basics

Coding knowledge is a must-have 21^st century skill. If you're ready to learn the magic behind web and app development but don't know a style sheet from a string, Coding For Dummies is the perfect place to start! Explore the basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, and Python and find out how to build great web applications. Once you're up and running, you can continue to refine and practice your skills online at Codecademy.com.

Inside…

• Learn the value of coding
• The steps for creating an app
• Building web pages with HTML
• Adding structure with CSS
• Getting interactive with JavaScript^®
• First steps into Python^® and Ruby

From the Inside Flap

• Practice coding online at codecademy
• Learn the basics of five different coding languages
• Apply coding skills to build an application

Start here to learn coding basics

Coding knowledge is a must-have 21^st century skill. If you're ready to learn the magic behind web and app development but don't know a style sheet from a string, Coding For Dummies is the perfect place to start! Explore the basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, and Python and find out how to build great web applications. Once you're up and running, you can continue to refine and practice your skills online at Codecademy.com.

Inside…

• Learn the value of coding
• The steps for creating an app
• Building web pages with HTML
• Adding structure with CSS
• Getting interactive with JavaScript^®
• First steps into Python^® and Ruby

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119293324
• ISBN 13: 9781119293323
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288