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What Is Programming?

This is an accessible, language-agnostic course on the fundamentals of programming. Learn how to get started programming - in any language.

Beginner
2h 50m
(2153)

Created by Simon Allardice

Last Updated Oct 17, 2017

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What Is Programming?

This is an accessible, language-agnostic course on the fundamentals of programming. Learn how to get started programming - in any language.

Beginner
2h 50m
(2153)

Created by Simon Allardice

Last Updated Oct 17, 2017

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What you'll learn

If you want to begin programming, start here. In this fast-paced and entertaining course, What Is Programming, you'll learn the fundamentals, the essential ideas, and the concepts for success in any programming language. First, you'll learn how to write a computer program and learn how to get the computer to understand it. Next, you'll learn all about the syntax - or rules of programming languages. Finally, you'll explore how to make real-world programming easier, from libraries to frames, to SDKs and APIs. By the end of this course, you will not only be on your way to becoming a software developer, but will also have learned how to work with them, manage them, or live with one.

What Is Programming?
Beginner
2h 50m
(2153)
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Simon Allardice - Pluralsight course - What Is Programming?
Simon Allardice
36 courses 4.8 author rating 17698 ratings

With over three decades of software development experience, Simon has programmed in every discipline: from finance to transportation, nuclear reactors to game development. His first video course released back in 2002: since then, his popular courses have been viewed by hundreds of thousands of developers. Simon obsesses on making complicated subjects accessible, memorable, and easier to learn.

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