Coding Club Python Basics Level 1

A unique series that provides a framework for teaching coding skills.

Chris Roffey (Author)

9781107658554, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 25 October 2012

83 pages
17.1 x 23.8 x 0.5 cm, 0.17 kg

A unique series that provides a framework for teaching coding skills. Learn the basics of coding quickly! This lively book is an introduction to the world of coding and to Python 3 – a fantastic language to start coding with. Young programmers will learn how to code and customise several fun applications including their own Magic8Ball and an Etch A Sketch® game. The fun challenges and Quick Quizzes help to consolidate new skills and the companion web site provides the full source code for all the projects and challenges as well as help for readers.

Introduction
1. Python, IDLE and your first program
2. Some text, some maths and going loopy
3. Readable code and the MyMagic8Ball game
4. Functions
5. MyEtch-A-Sketch
Taking things further
Appendix
Glossary and index
The quick quiz answers
Acknowledgements.

Subject Areas: Educational: IT & computing, ICT [YQTU]