Introduction (Clip 1): Gentle Introduction to Programming
You will learn how to think like a developer. You'll turn an idea into a program using pseudocode, including if statements, loops, functions, and variables.
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Content
00:00 Welcome
00:28 Who this course is for
00:48 Purpose of this course
01:13 Topics in this course
02:04 Prerequisites
Course Description
Programming is an exciting, and lucrative, profession. Whether you want to develop phone apps, web apps, or apps for a desktop, the basic ideas and skills are the same. This course is a gentle introduction to the basic concepts and vocabulary of programming.
You won't learn a particular programming language in this course. Rather this course prepares you with the terms and techniques you need to be successful with any programming language.
In this self-paced online course, you will learn how to think like a developer. You'll turn an idea into a program using pseudocode, including if statements, loops, functions, and variables.
Audience
This course is intended for:
• Anyone new to programming
• Middle school or high school students interested in programming
• Existing developers that want to power up on programming fundamentals
• Those that manage or interact with developers to better understand their specialized processes and vocabulary
No prerequisite knowledge or skills are needed for this course.