You Can Code

Want to make cool apps and games, but don’t know where to begin? This book takes the complexity out of coding, as it lays out the basics with Scratch, the colorful visual language designed for newcomers. Once you can make your own games and projects in Scratch, move on to Python, which offers more flexibility and control. Step-by-step instructions guide you through creating a dancing cat, virtual puppet, word puzzle, drum machine, and more.
ISBN10: 1783124830
ISBN13: 9781783124831
Number Of Pages: 80
Publication Date: 20200204
Publisher: Sterling
Binding: Paperback
SKU: 9781783124831
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Start coding now! With this step-by-step guide even total beginners can learn the programming languages Scratch and Python to create games, animations, utilities, and more.
 
Want to make cool apps and games, but don’t know where to begin? This book takes the complexity out of coding. It starts with the basics, taking you through the building blocks of code with Scratch, the simple and colorful visual language that’s perfect for newcomers. Once you can make your own games and projects in Scratch, move on to Python, a slightly more advanced language that offers more flexibility and control. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions guide you through creating a dancing cat, virtual puppet, word puzzle, drum machine, and space shooter game. Each project teaches essential skills, so you’ll learn as you create.