computer programmers

"Markus Persson designed his first computer game when he was just eight years old. Learn how Persson's love of computers and design helped him [make] the popular video game Minecraft"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a biography of Ada Lovelace, the mathematician who helped the world see machines and numbers in new ways. Includes a video, which launches via a 4D app.

Looks at the history of computer programs, computer languages, and learning to program.

"As a child, [Parisa] Tabriz loved to play games with her brothers and she played to win. When she couldn't outmuscle them, she tried to outsmart them. In high school, she excelled at math and science. She also liked drawing and painting. She considered a career as an artist and even as a police officer. Years later, Tabriz became an information security engineer at Google. How did she go from battling her brothers to fighting cybercriminals at one of the world's most important tech companies? Read on to learn all about the life of Google's top security brain."--Publisher.

This is the story of Ada Lovelace, her life, her amazing achievements, her death, and her footprint on history.

In this day and age, software engineers truly make the world go round. These professionals create all kinds of technical products, including the programs needed to make computers operate, the apps used on smartphones, websites on the internet, and the entertainment enjoyed by gamers. The best part about this career choice? The need for software engineers just keeps growing every year. In this title, readers will get an understanding of what this job entails, how to prepare for it (including training and education), and what a typical day as a software engineer is really like.

Larry Page and Sergey Brin started out as two Stanford college students with a wild idea: They were going to organize the world's information. From that one deceptively simple goal, they created one of the most influential and innovative companies in the world. The word "google" has even entered our vocabulary as a verb. Now, find out the true history of Google---from its humble beginnings as a thesis project made out of "borrowed" hardware and discount toys through its revolution of the world's relationship with technology to a brief glimpse of where they might take us next.

Dr. One-Zero won't stop until the whole world embraces his poisonous potion, Green Pop. Hopper, Eni and Josh must open a new portal to stop him.

Over the past three decades, video games have moved from the arcade to the home to the palm of a player's hand. And all of those changes have been made possible through technological advancements and application of these advancements through coding. This guide gives those who have already decided to apply their skills to creating digital games, as well as those who love games but don't have a solid career path in mind, the tools and knowledge that every job seeker needs to begin building a career.

Readers will be introduced to professional coders and learn how coding requires practical knowledge as well as creativity in solving problems.