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Code to joy : why everyone should learn a little programming

Call Number

  • 005.13 L781 (CEN)

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Publication Information

Cambridge, Massachusetts : The MIT Press, [2023]

Physical Description

223 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Summary

"With a few basic programming skills, we can change our relationship with the machines in our life and get more done with their help"--

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • Telling computers what to do: I've got you
  • The what of programming: allow me to introduce myself
  • Sequencing commands: I'll take your order now
  • Splitting on conditionals: if that's what you want!
  • Storing in variables: it's what I stand for
  • Consolidating into loops: you don't have to tell me twice
  • Defining functions: call me by your name
  • Combining code and data: sure, but can you give me an example?
  • Programmable world: as you wish
  • Acknowledgments: thanks!
  • Index.