Название: Computer Programming: Fundamentals for Absolute Beginners
Автор: Alexander Bell
Издательство: Independently published
Год: 2019
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, aw3, epub
Размер: 10.1 MB

For a beginner, programming can seem like something scary or hard to do. With all the technical terms and concepts out there, as well as the numerous programming languages available at your disposal, it is so important - now more than ever before - to build a strong foundation. When you understand the fundamentals of programming, learning any programming language is a piece of cake. In addition, programming is not just all about coding; it is also about knowing how to plan your work, how to set deadlines, how to communicate with team members, how to use existing components, how to debug existing codes and fix issues, how to build secure systems, how to use the right tools, etc. All of this is covered in this book in a way that is easy for you to understand. Once you read this book to the end, you will become more confident and equipped with the knowledge necessary for success in this field. A career in computer programming is one of the most rewarding choices you will make in your life. The opportunities are endless and this book will give you the foundation you need.

While variables are the data stores in programming, algorithms are the building blocks. It is through algorithms that the software you use can fetch the data you need. Algorithms are the bridge between normal language and computer language. Your challenges are translated into the unique language running your software, before it is translated back to a language you can understand and interpret.

The easiest way to conceptualize an algorithm is a cooking recipe. Recipes outline every step of the way from food preparation to the point the meal is ready to serve. This is what algorithms do. They outline the necessary steps your computer must follow to achieve your intended goals. While still on the recipe example, in programming we would refer to recipes as procedures , ingredients as inputs and the final outcome of your recipe as an output. Algorithms describe how to perform a task, and each time that algorithm is executed, your computer will perform it in the same manner.

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