Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course

Learn Computer Programming the Easy Way

Author DK
Hardcover
$30.00 US
On sale Jan 27, 2026 | 360 Pages | 9780593963487

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Learning to code has never been easier than with this innovative visual guide to computer programming for beginners.

In our digital world, coding skills are in high demand and the need for programmers is still growing. Taking the first steps in learning to code may seem daunting, but by using a graphic method to break code into small chunks, this book brings essential skills easily within reach.

Each chapter explores one of the most popular languages, with practical programming projects to show you how programming works. You'll learn to think like a programmer by breaking a problem down into parts before turning those parts into lines of code. Short, easy-to-follow steps then show you, piece by piece, how to build a complete program. There are challenges for you to tackle to build your confidence before moving on.

Written by a team of expert coders and coding teachers, the Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course is the ideal way to understand coding.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Learning to code has never been easier than with this innovative visual guide to computer programming for beginners.

In our digital world, coding skills are in high demand and the need for programmers is still growing. Taking the first steps in learning to code may seem daunting, but by using a graphic method to break code into small chunks, this book brings essential skills easily within reach.

Each chapter explores one of the most popular languages, with practical programming projects to show you how programming works. You'll learn to think like a programmer by breaking a problem down into parts before turning those parts into lines of code. Short, easy-to-follow steps then show you, piece by piece, how to build a complete program. There are challenges for you to tackle to build your confidence before moving on.

Written by a team of expert coders and coding teachers, the Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course is the ideal way to understand coding.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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