Computer Technology and Computer Programming

From the creators of Scratch comes ScratchJr, a programming language designed for young children (ages 5-7).The ScratchJr Book is the perfect addition to the free app and makes coding and computer science easy and fun for all ages!In The ScratchJr Book, kids learn by playing with programming blocks and building their own animated collages, interactive stories, and playable games.Thirty step-by-step activities help kids develop computational thinking, problem-solving, and design skills. Each chapter has several smaller activities that build on one other, culminating with a fun, final project. By the end of the book kids and parents will be ready for all sorts of new programming adventures.Each activity includes:step-by-step, easy-to-follow directionsliteracy and math connectiontips for grown ups and teachers creative challenges to explore and grow!

A primer on the underlying technologies that allow computer programs to work. Covers topics like computer hardware, combinatorial logic, sequential logic, computer architecture, computer anatomy, and

Build your own computer games with Scratch 3!Learn how to make fun games with Scratch—a free, beginner-friendly programming language from the MIT Media Lab. Create mazes, road-crossing games, and two-

Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python will show you how to make classic computer games in Python, even if you've never programmed before. Each chapter introduces a new game as well as step-by-ste

In this second edition, author Erickson uses practical examples to illustrate the most common computer security issues in three related fields: programming, networking, and cryptography. Readers can

This hands-on tutorial is a broad examination of how a modern computer works. Classroom tested for over a decade, it gives readers a firm understanding of how computers do what they do, covering essentials like data storage, logic gates and transistors, data types, the CPU, assembly, and machine code.Introduction to Computer Organization gives programmers a practical understanding of what happens in a computer when you execute your code. You may never have to write x86-64 assembly language or design hardware yourself, but knowing how the hardware and software works will give you greater control and confidence over your coding decisions. We start with high level fundamental concepts like memory organization, binary logic, and data types and then explore how they are implemented at the assembly language level.The goal isn’t to make you an assembly programmer, but to help you comprehend what happens behind the scenes between running your program and seeing “Hello World” displayed on the s

A hands-on introduction to computer science concepts for non-technical readers. Activities include word searches, mazes, "Find the Bug!" hunts, matching games, "Color by Boolean" (a twist on the class

Explaining to home computer owners how to share printers and devices, connect videogame consoles, and stream movies directly to their TV, Ross goes over the fundamental principles of computer network

An accessible, visual, and creative approach to teaching Python programming using the software literacy-focused Processing development environment. Readers learn the foundations of programming as they

Python programmers will improve their computer science skills with these useful one-liners.Python One-Liners will teach you how to read and write one-liners: concise statements of useful functionality

Comics! Games! Programming! Now updated to cover Scratch 3.Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms and homes worldwide. By

You've experienced the shiny, point-and-click surface of your Linux computer--now dive below and explore its depths with the power of the command line.The Linux Command Line takes you from your very f

The Rust Programming Language is the official book on Rust; a community-developed, systems programming language that runs blazingly fast, prevents segfaults, and guarantees thread safety. Rust’s

Twenty projects using the Raspberry Pi, a tiny and affordable computer, for beginners looking to make cool things right away. Projects are explained with full-color visuals and simple step-by-step ins

Destroy asteroids, shoot hoops, and slice and dice fruit with Scratch Programming Playground! Scratch is the colorful drag-and-drop programming language used by millions of first-time learners. In thi

Wireshark is the world's most popular "packet sniffer," allowing its users to uncover valuable information about computer networks by analyzing the TCP packets that travel through them. This signific

The Linux Programming Interface describes the Linux API (application programming interface)-the system calls, library functions, and other low-level interfaces that are used, directly or indirectly, b

The LEGO® MINDSTORMS® software and its NXT-G programming language are powerful tools that make it easy to write custom programs for your robots. NXT-G is a great first programming language, b

An introduction to a range of cyber security issues explains how to utilize graphical approaches to displaying and understanding computer security data, such as network traffic, server logs, and execu

No product on the planet enjoys the devotion of a Macintosh computer. Famously dedicated to their machines, many Mac fans eat, sleep and breathe Macintosh. In "The Cult of Mac," Wired News managing e

This second volume supplies the critical information that today's computer science students don't often get from college and university courses: How to carefully choose their high-level language stat

A project-filled introduction to coding that shows kids how to build programs by making cool games.Scratch, the colorful drag-and-drop programming language, is used by millions of first-time learners worldwide. Scratch 3 features an updated interface, new programming blocks, and the ability to run on tablets and smartphones, so you can learn how to code on the go. In Scratch 3 Programming Playground, you'll learn to code by making cool games. Get ready to destroy asteroids, shoot hoops, and slice and dice fruit! Each game includes easy-to-follow instructions with full-color images, review questions, and creative coding challenges to make the game your own. Want to add more levels or a cheat code? No problem, just write some code. You'll learn to make games like:Maze Runner: escape the maze!Snaaaaaake: gobble apples and avoid your own tailAsteroid Breaker: smash space rocksFruit Slicer: a Fruit Ninja cloneBrick Breaker: a remake of Breakout, the brick-breaking classicPlatformer: a game

The official book on the Rust programming language, written by the Rust development team at the Mozilla Foundation, fully updated for Rust 2018.The Rust Programming Language is the official, definitiv

The awesome Linux zines you love, now as a fancy box set!Ever wished you could spy on your computer with a handy incantation or bewitch your programs to debug themselves--now you can by becoming a Lin

Completely revised and updated, this best-selling introduction to programming in JavaScript focuses on writing real applications.Eloquent JavaScript dives into the JavaScript language to show programm

If you've never used a computer, getting started can be intimidating but it doesn't have to be hard. Computers for Seniors is a step-by-step guide that will take you all the way from pressing the "On"

Python is a powerful, expressive programming language that's easy to learn and fun to use! But books about learning to program in Python can be kind of dull, gray, and boring, and that's no fun for an

Audacity is a cross-platform, open source program that allows anyone to turn their computer into a powerful recording studio. Audacity is free, but it can easily do the work of expensive digital audi

Python is fast becoming the programming language of choice for hackers, reverse engineers, and software testers because it's easy to write quickly, and it has the low-level support and libraries that

Do you sigh in frustration when your computer shows a blank screen for no apparent reason? Are you tired of waiting for your husband to install that wireless network? Have you felt belittled by the s

Learn to build mobile apps for Android/iOS devices with MIT App Inventor, a visual drag-and-drop programming language like Scratch.App Inventor is a free, open-source visual blocks-based programming l

Like the best-selling Black Hat Python, Black Hat Go explores the darker side of the popular Go programming language. This collection of short scripts will help you test your systems, build and automa

Java is the world’s most popular programming language, but it’s known for having a steep learning curve. The editors at No Starch Press have worked to lower that learning curve with Bryson

Swift is Apple's popular iOS programming language designed to be beginner-friendly and accessible. Swift for Kids teaches the fundamentals of programming with Swift and Xcode, theofficial - and free!

Small Basic is a free, beginner-friendly programming language created by Microsoft to inspire kids to learn to program. Based on BASIC, which introduced programming to millions of first-time PC owners

R is the world's most popular programming language for data analysis and statistical modeling.The Book of R provides an in-depth, beginner-friendly guide to the R language, and teaches you how to use

A playful project-based introduction to robot building and programming using the new LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor Kit. This introduction to the LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor Kit is a great way to enter the world of robotics--no previous programming experience necessary! Seven cool projects guide you through creating interactive robotic models with the LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor kit. You'll build a series of funny and increasingly sophisticated models, like: - a remotely-controlled biped walking robot that can transform into a car- a playable 3/4-sized guitar- a fully functional pinball game bigger than the kit box itself- a cute and shy turtle pet with unpredictable behavior- and more! The book is packed with illustrations to help you better visualize each model and includes a quick reference guide to the programming blocks used and the complete bill of materials of the kit, really helpful when developing your own creations. As you build these robots, you'll learn how to use the

The Creator of OpenSCAD, Marius Kintel, teaches anyone how to code and print fun games, puzzles, and more.OpenSCAD is free, open-source 3D modeling software; its easy-to-use programming interface is g

Learn to Program by Solving Problems is a practical introduction to programming using Python, one of the world’s most popular programming languages. The book emphasizes problem-solving strategies that

Second edition of the best selling Python book in the world. A fast-paced, no-nonsense guide to programming in Python. This book teaches beginners the basics of programming in Python with a focus on r