Understanding Coding Like a Programmer
Do programmers think differently than non-programmers? How do programmers approach problems and create solutions? This book explores several attributes of thinking used by programmers. Important STEM concepts are incorporated into the text to give readers an understanding of how STEM fits into the everyday work of a programmer. Readers will enjoy a glimpse inside the minds of some of the most creative minds in the computer world. Photographs and sidebars add to engaging text to give readers a clear sense of what it takes to be a programmer. This book empowers young coders to think about problems differently, both in coding and in life.
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Understanding Coding Like a Programmer
Do programmers think differently than non-programmers? How do programmers approach problems and create solutions? This book explores several attributes of thinking used by programmers. Important STEM concepts are incorporated into the text to give readers an understanding of how STEM fits into the everyday work of a programmer. Readers will enjoy a glimpse inside the minds of some of the most creative minds in the computer world. Photographs and sidebars add to engaging text to give readers a clear sense of what it takes to be a programmer. This book empowers young coders to think about problems differently, both in coding and in life.
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Understanding Coding Like a Programmer

Understanding Coding Like a Programmer

by Patricia Harris Ph.D.
Understanding Coding Like a Programmer

Understanding Coding Like a Programmer

by Patricia Harris Ph.D.

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Overview

Do programmers think differently than non-programmers? How do programmers approach problems and create solutions? This book explores several attributes of thinking used by programmers. Important STEM concepts are incorporated into the text to give readers an understanding of how STEM fits into the everyday work of a programmer. Readers will enjoy a glimpse inside the minds of some of the most creative minds in the computer world. Photographs and sidebars add to engaging text to give readers a clear sense of what it takes to be a programmer. This book empowers young coders to think about problems differently, both in coding and in life.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781499428254
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 12/30/2016
Series: Spotlight on Kids Can Code Series
Pages: 24
Product dimensions: 7.12(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

A Problem and a Solution 4

What's the Big problem? 6

What do You Know? 8

Smaller Parts 10

Let's Reuse Parts! 12

Reusing Ways of Thinking 14

Reusing in Real Life 16

Data Structures 18

Testing a Program 20

Practicing Like a Programmer 22

Glossary 23

Index 24

Websites 24

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