computer programming

"Scratch is a fun, beginner-friendly programming environment popular in schools around the world. Its playful, intuitive interface uses colorful programming blocks and cartoon sprites to make real programming more approachable. Learn to Program with Scratch shows just how much you can do with Scratch and teaches you essential, universal programming concepts along the way. In Learn to Program with Scratch, author Majed Marji takes you on a tour through Scratch's surprisingly powerful features to teach programming concepts like procedures, variables, loops, recursion, decision making, and lists. You will use your new-found skills to create science simulations, math projects, and even some fun arcade games! Each chapter offers a summary and practice exercises at the end to make sure the lessons stick. Scratch is an incredibly fun and easy language to learn, plus you can do some seriously potent programming with it. Learn to Program with Scratch will help you get the most out of Scratch and begin your journey into the world of programming"--.

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. 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! --.

You should learn a programming language every year, as recommended by The Pragmatic Programmer. But if one per year is good, how about Seven Languages in Seven Weeks? In this book you'll get a hands-on tour of Clojure, Haskell, Io, Prolog, Scala, Erlang, and Ruby.

Presents a practical guide for developing programs with Visual Basic 2008 written in a language that first-time users can understand; and features information about creating LINQ queries in VB and developing Vista applications.

Provides an overview of various careers in the field of computer science and programming, with information on preparing for a career, choosing the best field, building a resume, and other related topics.

Offers guidance on how to use the LEGO Mindstorms NXT robotics system to create functioning and complicated robots, detailing how to create programs, and covering thirty-six basic programming blocks, and related topics.

Explains the fundamentals of programming, with simple exercises, in the BASIC language.

Explains how to use the Logo language to create graphics on a personal computer.

Examines the skills, interests, and personal character traits needed to succeed as a computer programmer, and includes examples of role models in the field.