Getting Started with Coding

Get Creative with Code!

Camille McCue, Ph.D

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781119641629
• eBook ISBN: 9781119641636
• Edition: 2

An introduction to coding for kids

Coding know-how is the coolest new tool kids can add to their creativity toolboxes—and all they need to get started is a computer connected to the internet and the lessons in this book. Easy!

The book offers fun step-by-step projects to create games, animations, and other digital toys while teaching a bit about coding along the way. Plus, each project has an end goal to instill confidence and a sense of accomplishment in young coders once the project comes to life.

• Create simple applications in Scratch to learn how to build things with coding
• Experiment with "real" coding with tools built in JavaScript
• Use free online tools
• Share what you build with friends, family, and teachers

Get creative and get coding!

Table of contents

• COVER
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• INTRODUCTION
• PROJECT 1: GET STARTED
• PROJECT 2: JUNGLE CHAT
• PROJECT 3: FREEZE THE POPS
• PROJECT 4: JELLYFISH JUMBLE
• PROJECT 5: CARD WAR
• PROJECT 6: AVOID THE ASTEROIDS
• PROJECT 7: GET FANCY
• DEDICATION
• END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT