computer programming

Explores the various coding careers, focusing on entertainment and gaming.

"Introduces young readers to coding sequences. How are sequences like a treasure hunt? With real-world examples and labeled diagrams, learn about what a sequence is in code, what it looks like, and how it works. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a reading quiz, an index, and sources for further research"--Provided by the publisher.

"A story of a citywide scavenger hunt and a girl who learns that family--and weirdness--is relative"--Publisher.

"Discover coding with Blockly with the help of friends from Frozen. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through exercises to teach sequencing, debugging, and more. Readers can try out the skills they learn in a code.org companion site"--Provided by publisher.

20 Games to Create with Scratch introduces key coding concepts through simple and practical tasks - from drawing shapes and giving instructions in code to building games and much more! Each chapter progresses in difficulty, yet instructions and explanations are always easy to understand.

Robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, the Internet, and other technologies are changing daily life and work and providing an ever-growing number of opportunities for job-seekers. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at tech jobs ranging from data security analysts to mobile app developers to game developers.

The military relies on computer systems for all sorts of tasks, including communication, data analysis, geospatial analysis, decision-making, weapons control, simulation, testing, and administration. Many of these systems are coded by enlisted members of the military or by outside contractors hired by the military. This cool volume introduces readers to the types of coding jobs available in the military today and in the future, and explores the types of technologies that military coders employ. Using vivid photographs, primary examples, and professional advice, it provides an outlet for budding coders in the military field and ensures they are prepared to tackle the future of the coding industry.

The availability of energy affects every aspect of our lives, from driving to electricity and computer function. Coding is crucial to energy creation and distribution. It plays a vital role in locating new sources of traditional fossil fuels, building alternative energy systems, evaluating the impact of new energy systems on the environment, and creating smart grids to distribute energy efficiently. This book explains the opportunities for coders in the energy industry today and in the future, and provides insight into what it is like to work on software development in the energy field. It provides students with guidance on courses to take in high school and beyond, and offers advice on how to obtain a job as a coder in the energy industry.

In recent years, computer programming, or coding, has become a core competency for all kinds of skilled workers, opening the door to a variety of jobs. Among these are jobs in internet security, which is a field that has grown in importance as more people work, shop, and play online. This essential guide introduces readers to the types of jobs available in this field both now and in the future, and the industries these jobs serve. It also discusses common security threats, new technologies to address them, and critical resources for getting involved.

Text and illustrations provide ten lessons that looks at the computer program language Python.