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How do you think computationally? With this unique hands-on guide, you'll learn how to describe computations that you can apply to almost any content, language, and environment. Want to learn how to write simple scripts in a spreadsheet, program your home lighting system, teach your child Scratch, or write enterprise-level code? Head First Learn to Code takes you through the key concepts step by step.Using Python, this book focuses on core topics of programming and computer science such as storage, data structures, control structures, iteration, algorithm/heuristic design, abstraction and functions, objects, and modularity.Head First Learn to Code uses a visually rich format to engage your mind, rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.
About the Author
Eric is described by Head First series co-creator Kathy Sierra as "one of those rare individuals fluent in the language, practice, and culture of multiple domains from hipster hacker, corporate VP, engineer, think tank." Professionally, Eric recently ended nearly a decade as a media company executive--having held the position of CTO of Disney Online at The Walt Disney Company. Eric is now devoting his time to WickedlySmart, a startup he co-created with Elisabeth Robson.By training, Eric is a computer scientist, having studied with industry luminary David Gelernter during his Ph.D. work at Yale University. His dissertation is credited as the seminal work in alternatives to the desktop metaphor, and also as the first implementation of activity streams, a concept he and Dr. Gelernter developed.In his spare time, Eric is deeply involved with music; you'll find Eric's latest project, a collaboration with ambient music pioneer Steve Roach, available on the iPhone app store under the name Immersion Station.Eric lives with his wife and young daughter on Bainbridge Island. His daughter is a frequent vistor to Eric's studio, where she loves to turn the knobs of his synths and audio effects. Eric's also passionate about kids education and nutrition, and looking for ways to improve them.
