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"Coding For Dummies, " (9781119293323) was previously published as "Coding For Dummies, " (9781118951309) . While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Hands-on exercises help you learn to code like a pro No coding experience is required for "Coding For Dummies, " your one-stop guide to building a foundation of knowledge in writing computer code for web, application, and software development. It doesn't matter if you've dabbled in coding or never written a line of code, this book guides you through the basics. Using foundational web development languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, it explains in plain English how coding works and why it's needed.



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Nikhil Abraham

Over a decade ago, Nikhil Abraham started coding in SAS and STATA to analyze data as an economic consultant. Since then, he has continued coding to automate repetitive and routine tasks in the workplace.

He recently was the Director of Business Development & Growth at Codecademy.com. In that role he taught and trained thousands of beginning coders across a variety of professions in the United States and Europe. Companies who received training included AOL, Bloomberg, national newspapers, ad agencies, and movie studios among others. He has also trained alumni from universities such as Yale, Cornell, Northwestern, and the University of Virginia. Finally, he helped refine Codecademy's online courses, which have introduced basic coding skills to millions of learners around the world.



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