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Alice is one of several programming environments that use prewritten code to help get beginners started with coding. This animated overview discusses Alice's history and development, why it was created, and how it has made programming fun and easy for novice coders. Readers will learn how to access and start using Alice, its requirements, and its strengths and weaknesses. Examples of the terms and commands give readers an idea of what to expect when...
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It has been said that good things come in small packages. Such is the case with Arduino. Using the Arduino programming language, users operate microcontrollers, which are essentially mini-computers that trigger physical systems such as lights and motors. This book introduces readers to one of the most popular programming platforms, taking computing beyond the computer. The text covers the particulars of Arduino's hardware and software, its capabilities,...
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Scratch is a unique programming language based in graphical interface, rather than written code, making it more accessible to younger users. It has been widely popular since its introduction in 2007. Programming and the core concepts of computer interface are a necessity to students in today's world. In order to succeed in college and find a job, a student needs to know more than the basics. This volume provides a thorough history of Scratch and how...
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Beginner coders often gravitate to the easy-to-use Python language for its versatility and usability. Games, robots, and Web sites-including those of Google and YouTube-and much more run on Python, and developers are constantly collaborating to improve the language and address problem areas. This volume introduces readers to Python, exploring its various applications and the history of its development. Side-by-side comparisons with other languages...
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Computer programming can be intimidating for anyone, particularly a beginner. Making that task a bit easier is Ruby, an open-source programming language that is becoming increasingly popular among middle school and high school students. Readers are introduced to the many facets of Ruby, including the language's history, the basics of operation, and implementation of the system's application framework, Ruby on Rails. Discussions of less than optimal...
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Makerspaces are community workspaces where people can build projects, and Lego Mindstorms is among the most cutting-edge technologies used. Lego Mindstorms are software-hardware kits that allow virtually anyone to build programmable robots. Best of all, these robots are built out of Legos, feeding into any young person's childlike sensibilities. Lego Mindstorms also taps into curriculum-based STEM learning by teaching students the science, technology,...
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Determined to teach youthful users of digital devices how to write code, the mysterious programmer Jonathan Gillette wrote an entertaining and informative guide to the programming language Ruby that he made available online for free. He also designed a free application known as Hackety Hack that teaches novice programmers how to master Ruby. This is the intriguing story of an idealistic programmer who demystified the world of programming for young...
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A $35 minicomputer about the size of a credit card, the Raspberry Pi has taken the world of computing by storm. Originally intended for teaching programming in schools, the device's low price, small size, and low power consumption have given it wide appeal. This entertaining, informative title reveals the vision behind the Raspberry Pi and the history of its creation. It describes the computer's hardware and the options it offers in terms of operating...
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