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Vikram Chandra has been a computer programmer for almost as long as he has been a novelist. In this extraordinary new book, his first work of nonfiction, he searches for the connections between the worlds of art and technology. Coders are obsessed with elegance and style, just as writers are, but do the words mean the same thing to both? Can we ascribe beauty to the craft of writing code?Exploring such varied topics as logic gates and literary modernism,...
24) The emoji movie
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In this world, each emoji has only one facial expression, except for Gene, who is bursting with multiple expressions. Determined to become normal, Gene enlists the help of his handy best friend Hi-5 and Jailbreak. Together, these unlikely heroes embark on an epic app-venture through the apps on the phone, each its own wild and fun world, to find the code that will fix Gene!
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"Coding is becoming increasingly valuable as our world continues to go digital. This stimulating title will help readers learn a fun way to jumpstart their coding abilities: Lego Mindstorms! The Lego Mindstorms program allows kids to learn coding by programming a robot that has its own personality and traits. This book includes visuals and eye-catching photos, in addition to carefully crafted sidebars, captions, and a graphic organizer, that all explain...
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The teenage phenoms behind viral video game Tampon Run share the story of their experience at Girls Who Code and their rise to fame, plus a savvy look at starts-ups, women in tech, and the power of coding. This book includes bonus content to help you get started coding.
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Basic computer programming knowledge has become an essential requirement for many jobs, and it can even come in handy in everyday situations. In this book, readers will learn about programming concepts such as algorithms, binary code, and debugging. They will also learn why software developers use different programming languages, what new kinds of software are changing the ways we use computers, and much more. Features include detailed sidebars to...
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The Scratch programming language is widely used in schools and on the Raspberry Pi. Its drag-and-drop commands make it an ideal language for all ages to learn to program. And this popular book, Scratch Programming in easy steps, now fully updated for Scratch 3, is packed with ideas and games that illustrate what's possible with Scratch.
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Control structures determine how a computer program responds to a key press, mouse click, loop of instructions, or Boolean logic. Away from a computer, these structures can be seen in how people follow instructions and how they decide whether or not to carry out tasks. This book provides young readers with examples of control structures in everyday life while explaining the basics of control in computer programming.
35) Worse than weird
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"A story of a citywide scavenger hunt and a girl who learns that family--and weirdness--is relative."--publisher
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Girls who code volume 3
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When Maya starts spending a lot of time with Maddie, an old friend, her friends from coding club worry she won't finish her part of the project, coding the lights and music for the winter dance.
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Algo-what? "Algorithm" might be an intimidating word, but its meaning is pretty simple. An algorithm is a set of instructions. Future programmers will learn the difference between a good algorithm and a bad one through clear, accessible examples in this inviting introduction to coding concepts. They'll also learn how algorithms are behind many of the things they do on the internet, from searching for information to making video calls. Finally, they'll...
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