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Coding for Dummies, All New Edition

by Paul McFedries

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A practical introduction to coding

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A practical introduction to coding

Paul McFedries’s guide begins with core programming concepts and the tools used to write code, then applies those foundations through simple app-building projects in Python and JavaScript. The overview also touches on ways coding is used and how AI tools can assist with learning and development. Its combination of general concepts, two language examples, and step-by-step projects gives the book a broad introductory scope for starting out with programming.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • People new to writing code who want an overview of core concepts and tools.
  • Beginners interested in trying Python and JavaScript through simple app projects.
  • Learners curious about how AI tools can support coding.

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Coding fundamentalsPython and JavaScriptBuilding simple appsAI-assisted coding

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Book overview

Your first step toward thinking like a coder

Coding For Dummies is one of the most popular get-started guides for new coders. This all- new edition demystifies essential coding concepts before diving into building simple apps in Python and JavaScript. For anyone brand-new to writing code, this book is an ideal first step, because you'll get an overview of how coding works, the essential tools of coding, and how to apply coding in different ways. Plus, you'll get insight into how new tools like AI can quickly boost your coding know-how. Enter the world of code with this easy-to-follow Dummies guide!

  • Learn the basics of coding, including key concepts you'll need in every coding language
  • Get a rundown of the most popular language, and start coding in JavaScript and Python
  • Follow step-by-step instructions to build your first apps
  • Discover how AI can help you become a better, faster coder

Looking for a foundation in the basics of coding, plus simple tasks to help you get started? Coding For Dummies is the book for you.

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