{"product_id":"how-to-think-like-a-coder-without-even-trying-hardcover-1","title":"How to Think Like a Coder: Without Even Trying - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJim Christian\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA back-to-basics guide on coding for absolute beginners, whether adults or children - no prior experience required!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCoding is set to change the way we work and the skills we will need in the future. For those who know nothing about coding, getting to grips with the basics is daunting. Too many of the beginner books launch straight into programming techniques but what is really needed is an understanding of the key concepts of coding. Programming then becomes much easier to grasp. This accessible, fun book goes right back to the very basics, teaching central concepts such as loops, data types, pseudocode and calculations without having to learn a single line of code! Using a set of dice, a deck of cards or a pack of dominoes to enjoy fun and straightforward exercises, you will practise key skills such as critical thinking, creativity, logic and problem-solving and begin to think like a coder without even turning on your computer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOnce you are equipped with this basic toolkit, \u003ci\u003eThink Like a Coder\u003c\/i\u003e discusses the basic programmes that are available for beginners, keeping a focus on simple activities that draw analogies with the outside world to make learning easy and fun. Suitable for absolute beginners, adults and children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDesigned to be a thorough yet lighthearted introduction for the complete beginner, \u003ci\u003eThink Like a Coder\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential addition to any keen programmer's bookshelf.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim Christian is a developer, consultant and co-founder of FireTech Camp Australia, a technology camp teaching kids how to make awesome things with technology. Author of \u003ci\u003eLearn to Code with Minecraft\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.8 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 05, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398889586937,"sku":"9781849944458","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/3nO58V2Eng9781849944458_eb14c808-f6c2-4caf-9131-27baed7790a0.webp?v=1770308198","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/how-to-think-like-a-coder-without-even-trying-hardcover-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}