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Computer Programming for Beginners: Fundamentals of Programming Terms and Concepts
★ Every Conceivable Topic a Complete Novice Needs To Know ★If you are a newcomer to programming it’s easy to get lost in the technical jargon, before even getting to the language you want to learn. What are statements, operators, and functions?How to structure, build and deploy a program?What is functional programming and object oriented programming?How to store, manage and exchange data?These are topics many programming guides don’t cover, as they are assumed to be general knowledge to most developers. That is why this guide has been created. It is the ultimate primer to all programming languages.What This Book OffersZero Knowledge RequiredThis guide has specifically been created for someone who is completely new to programming. We cover all the concepts, terms, programming paradigms and coding techniques that every beginner should know.A Solid FoundationThis guide will form the foundation for all future programming languages you may encounter. It doesn’t focus on merely one specific language, but rather the principles that apply to all programming languages.Detailed Descriptions & Code SamplesEmphasis has been placed on beginner-friendly descriptions, supported by working code samples from the most popular languages, such as C#, Java and Python, to help illustrate concepts and terms.Key TopicsWhat Is a Programming Language?Why Do We Need a Programming Language?The History of Programming LanguagesPopular Programming LanguagesUnderstanding the Structure of a ProgramWhat Are the Different Types of Programs?How Is a Program Built?How Is a Program Executed?What Are Program Statements?What Are Data Types?What Are Variables?What Are Operators?Working with NumbersThe Importance of StringsMaking Decisions in ProgramsIterative ProgrammingLogical Grouping of CodeWhat Are Functions?Taking InputSending OutputWhat Is Functional Programming?What Is Object Oriented Programming?What Are Client Server Applications?What Is Web Programming?Managing Data in a ProgramStoring Data in FilesStoring Data in DatabasesData Exchange FormatsError HandlingLogging in ProgramsLogical Grouping of ProgramsDeploying ProgramsProgramming for the InternetServerless ProgrammingProgramming for Mobile DevicesDesign PracticesGet Your Copy Today!
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Published May 20, 2018
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December 5, 2020
Good foundation
The author communicates the mindset behind programming, laying the groundwork that enables one to learn a language toward a goal with confidence that they'll be using each piece of information along the way.
It's hard to learn something that feels completely irrelevant; this book helps alleviate that problem by using examples of how and where something might be used across a variety of programming languages.
I believe it's a great tour across programming, and has helped me feel much more confident in what I've learned from other books, tutorials, and projects, as well as what to begin to learn in the future. If only I came across this book when I first began learning programming!
The author communicates the mindset behind programming, laying the groundwork that enables one to learn a language toward a goal with confidence that they'll be using each piece of information along the way.
It's hard to learn something that feels completely irrelevant; this book helps alleviate that problem by using examples of how and where something might be used across a variety of programming languages.
I believe it's a great tour across programming, and has helped me feel much more confident in what I've learned from other books, tutorials, and projects, as well as what to begin to learn in the future. If only I came across this book when I first began learning programming!
July 18, 2019
Good Beginning book
This book is very good for a beginner to learn about programming. There is not much of the actual work but it is more of the understanding of programming. It helps the reader to decide which programming language they might want to oersue. They only negative I have is that some of the examples have added code and the author says to not pay attention to it, in the example. I found that to be somewhat confusing. All in all this book is very good beginner book.
This book is very good for a beginner to learn about programming. There is not much of the actual work but it is more of the understanding of programming. It helps the reader to decide which programming language they might want to oersue. They only negative I have is that some of the examples have added code and the author says to not pay attention to it, in the example. I found that to be somewhat confusing. All in all this book is very good beginner book.
May 22, 2020
Well written and informative
My "introduction" to programming was my father giving me his code when I was a child and asking me to explain it. I learned a great deal about syntax and basic structure, but missed many concepts.
Through the years, I've tried to pick up different languages and I find myself consistently stuck on the idea of OOP, but this book really cemented that and many other ideas and concepts of programming in general that I will now be able to use as a foundation as I explore specific languages now.
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge!
My "introduction" to programming was my father giving me his code when I was a child and asking me to explain it. I learned a great deal about syntax and basic structure, but missed many concepts.
Through the years, I've tried to pick up different languages and I find myself consistently stuck on the idea of OOP, but this book really cemented that and many other ideas and concepts of programming in general that I will now be able to use as a foundation as I explore specific languages now.
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge!
February 26, 2021
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يتحدث بشكل عام عن مفهوم البرمجة وتاريخها وأشهر لغات البرمجة مروراً بأنواع البرامج وأنواع البيانات وطريقة تخزينها والتعامل مع الاخطاء البرمجية وطريقة نشر البرامج ولمحة عن برمجة الجوالات وغيرها
باختصار الكتاب عبارة عن شرح للمفاهيم البرمجية بصورة سلسة ومبسطة.. استفدت منه في توضيح بعض المفاهيم التي لم تكن واضحة كفاية بالنسبة لي وكان بمثابة تحديث وترتيب للمعلومات التي لدي والتي نسيت أكثرها بعد انقاطعي عن عالم البرمجة لعدة سنوات
يتحدث بشكل عام عن مفهوم البرمجة وتاريخها وأشهر لغات البرمجة مروراً بأنواع البرامج وأنواع البيانات وطريقة تخزينها والتعامل مع الاخطاء البرمجية وطريقة نشر البرامج ولمحة عن برمجة الجوالات وغيرها
باختصار الكتاب عبارة عن شرح للمفاهيم البرمجية بصورة سلسة ومبسطة.. استفدت منه في توضيح بعض المفاهيم التي لم تكن واضحة كفاية بالنسبة لي وكان بمثابة تحديث وترتيب للمعلومات التي لدي والتي نسيت أكثرها بعد انقاطعي عن عالم البرمجة لعدة سنوات
June 26, 2018
Good for beginners and a refresher for those who are more advanced.
Mr. Clark is the go-to source for anything programming related. He instructs and shows examples explaining his work without being smarmy.
I like how he allows for growth and improvement with his books. There is not just one way to program. He also offers sampling from his buffet of books available to help if you're thirsty for more knowledge on programming and it's various forms.
Highly recommended!
Mr. Clark is the go-to source for anything programming related. He instructs and shows examples explaining his work without being smarmy.
I like how he allows for growth and improvement with his books. There is not just one way to program. He also offers sampling from his buffet of books available to help if you're thirsty for more knowledge on programming and it's various forms.
Highly recommended!
February 7, 2019
Easy to use beginner’s guide for programming novices. I found it informative but not overly complex as a beginner. This guide is direct and simple to navigate. It should provide trouble-free direction as one learns the foundations of programming. Highly recommended. Take your learning further with this MIT-trained author!
December 18, 2021
Good book
Sir ,this book is very good ,but you didnt mention about what is object oriented programming language ,structured programming difference etc plz describe this details also because it is very important , because for absolute beginners they didn't know about it that's why asking..
Sir ,this book is very good ,but you didnt mention about what is object oriented programming language ,structured programming difference etc plz describe this details also because it is very important , because for absolute beginners they didn't know about it that's why asking..
August 6, 2025
A brief introduction.
This guide provides a brief introduction to programming that is great for the price. It’s not the most detailed or comprehensive look at the subject, but it should suffice for those just getting started.
This guide provides a brief introduction to programming that is great for the price. It’s not the most detailed or comprehensive look at the subject, but it should suffice for those just getting started.
August 18, 2018
Good book with lots of good information!
I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to get a basic overview of programming. Noticed quite a few typos or would have been 5-star
I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to get a basic overview of programming. Noticed quite a few typos or would have been 5-star
April 29, 2020
A solid place to start
If you are looking to start coding this is a great place to start. Easy to understand and definitely not dry.
If you are looking to start coding this is a great place to start. Easy to understand and definitely not dry.
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