Getting Started with Coding: Get Creative with Code! [Paperback]

An introduction to coding for kids

Coding know-how is the coolest new tool kids can add to their creativity toolboxesand all they need to get started is a computer connected to the internet and the lessons in this book. Easy!

The book offers fun step-by-step projects to create games, animations, and other digital toys while teaching a bit about coding along the way. Plus, each project has an end goal to instill confidence and a sense of accomplishment in young coders once the project comes to life.

• Create simple applications in Scratch to learn how to build things with coding
• Experiment with real coding with tools built in JavaScript
• Use free online tools
• Share what you build with friends, family, and teachers

Get creative and get coding!

Introduction 2

About This Book 2

What's New in the Second Edition 4

About You 5

About the Icons 6

Project 1: Get Started 7

Coding QuickStart 7

A Hello World! example 8

What's an algorithm? 9

Sequence, selection, and repetition .10

Flowcharting 11

Picking a Language 12

Using a Dashboard (IDE) 13

Setting Up Your Account in Scratch 14

Getting Around in Scratch 15

Using the Code Tab in Scratch 18

Getting Around in MakeCode 20

Using the Code Toolbox in MakeCode 23

Fixing Errors 24

Debugging in Scratch .25

Debugging in MakeCode .27

Getting Help 28

Project 2: Jungle Chat 29lC'