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Get Coding 2! by David Whitney

by | Sep 24, 2019 | Reviews | 0 comments

BOOK INFORMATION

Get Coding 2! by David WhitneyGet Coding 2! Build Five Computer Games Using HTML and JavaScript by David Whitney, Duncan Beedie
Published by Candlewick Press (MA) on September 24, 2019

Ready to learn how to code a game? Get an introduction to programming with this fun and accessible guide.
Learn HTML and JavaScript. Design and build five interactive computer games. Create cool graphics. Code simple artificial intelligence. This appealing guide, covering essential coding concepts, offers an ideal introduction to all these activities and more. By following simple step-by-step instructions and completing five exciting missions, aspiring programmers are invited to code well-known games such as tic-tac-toe and table tennis, then customize their projects to test their skills.

Pages: 224

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Leann’s Thoughts

I wish I had this book when I was younger! This book is great for anyone who wants to learn the basics of coding with HTML and Javascript. This is not an old programmer’s book: this is a light-hearted and fun book which explores the history of gaming and makes learning how to code HTML much easier than the way I learned.

Whether you are 8 or 80, this is a great book to even casually read if you are curious about how programming works. It assumes no prior knowledge: in fact, the first lesson is how to create a file folder and how to save files on a computer (both PC or Mac). If you get confused, the book contains the correct text and syntax. Just copy it onto the page and you will never get stuck.
This would make a great gift to a gamer in your life who talks about creating their own game when they grow up.

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