Writing Computer Code: Learn the Language of Computers!

Chris Minnick · Eva Holland

Jun 2016 · Sold by John Wiley & Sons

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128

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About this ebook

A technology book for kids!

Learning how to code can be like learning a foreign language.This book serves as an excellent guide to help you start writing in the odd-looking languages that make the web work. Follow simple steps as you work with real code to build your own web robots.

Create your robot—write code that builds your robot's body and structure
Give your bot some style—add code lines that customize your robot's color and shape
Get your robot moving—finish off your robot with code that teaches it how to dance

Technology Requirements:
Hardware – PC or tablet with Internet connection running Windows 7 or higher or Mac with Internet connection running Mac OS X 10.7 or higher

Software – Web browser to access JSFiddle.net: Google ChromeTM, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, or Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9.0 or higher

About the author

Chris Minnick and Eva Holland are experienced web developers, tech trainers, and coauthors of JavaScript For Kids For Dummies. Together they founded WatzThis?, a company focused on training and course development.

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