computer programming

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.

An introduction to coding using conditionals.

Introduces readers to coding using boolean logic.

Introduces website coding, covering how the Internet works, well-know people in the coding industry, and step-by-step instruction on creating a website app.

Lucy Katz, Maddie Li, and Delia Meyer team up to compete in ValleyStart, a prestigious high school tech incubator competition for a dream internship in the male-dominated world of tech.

"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.

"Jackson doesn't like school very much, but he is good at computer programming. He's even developed an app. When Jackson enters it in a contest, he gets a a chance to be on his favorite TV show. While taping the show, Jackson makes a disturbing discovery. What will he decide to do?"--Publisher's web site.

"Learn how to use Python to write programs that do in minutes what would take you hours to do by hand--no prior programming experience required. Once you've mastered the basics of programming, you'll create Python programs that...perform useful...feats of automation"--Back cover.

"Presents essential information about how computers work, including many broad topics, such as how computers process languages, how programs manipulate data in memory, and how web browsers work"--.