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Author Bedell, J. M. (Jane M.), author.

Title So, you want to be a coder? : the ultimate guide to a career in programming, video game creation, robotics, and more! / Jane (J. M.) Bedell.

Publication Info. New York : Aladdin ; Hillsboro, Oregon : Beyond Words, 2016.

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 Avon Free Public Library - Children's Department  J 005.1 BEDELL    Check Shelf
 Bristol, Main Library - Children's Department  J005.102 BED    Check Shelf
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Edition Beyond Words/Aladdin edition.
Description 247 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Series Be what you want series
Be what you want series.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-247).
Contents Entering a coding career -- Getting a coding education -- Looking at the languages -- Writing code -- Systems and application coders -- Mainframe, embedded software, and firmware coders -- Video games and animation -- Website coders -- Artificial intelligence and robots -- Cybersecurity coders.
Audience Ages 10-12.
Summary "Don't just buy a new video game, make one! Don't just download the latest app, help design it! Don't just play on your phone. Program it." --President Obama Behind the screen of your phone, tablet, computer, or game console lies a secret language that makes it all work. Computer code has become as integral to our daily lives and reading and writing, even if you didn't know it. Now it's time to plug in and start creating the same technology you're consuming. Plus, it's one of the fastest growing industries in the world! Covering everything from navigating the maze of computer languages to writing code for games to cyber security and artificial intelligence, So, You Want to Be a Coder? debugs the secrets behind a career in the diverse and state-of-the-art industry of working with computer code. In addition to tips and interviews from professionals in the industry, So, You Want to Be a Coder? includes inspiring stories from kids who are writing code now! Plus, activities, a glossary, and resources put you on the path to a fun and rewarding career with computer code today!"-- Provided by publisher.
Audience Grades 4 to 6.
Subject Computer programming -- Juvenile literature.
Computer programming -- Vocational guidance -- Juvenile literature.
Programming languages (Electronic computers) -- Juvenile literature.
Computer programming. (OCoLC)fst00872390
Computer programming -- Vocational guidance. (OCoLC)fst00872409
Programming languages (Electronic computers) (OCoLC)fst01078704
Computer programming.
Computer programming -- Vocational guidance.
Programming languages (Electronic computers).
Genre/Form Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
Other Form: Online version: Bedell, J. M. (Jane M.), author. So, you want to be a coder? New York : Aladdin, [2016] 9781481460637 (DLC) 2015044755
ISBN 9781582705804 (hardcover)
1582705801 (hardcover)
9781582705798 (pbk.)
1582705798 (pbk.)
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