Coding for Dummies, All New Edition - 2nd Edition by Paul McFedries (Paperback)

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Your first step toward thinking like a coder Coding For Dummies is one of the most popular get-started guides for new coders.
About the Author: Paul McFedries is an experienced programmer, tech expert, educator, and author.
336 Pages
Computers + Internet, Web

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About the Book

"Coding For Dummies is one of the most popular get-started guides for new coders. This all- new edition demystifies essential coding concepts before diving into building simple apps in Python and JavaScript. For anyone brand-new to writing code, this book is an ideal first step, because you'll get an overview of how coding works, the essential tools of coding, and how to apply coding in different ways. Plus, you'll get insight into how new tools like AI can quickly boost your coding know-how. Enter the world of code with this easy-to-follow Dummies guide!"--

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Your first step toward thinking like a coder

Coding For Dummies is one of the most popular get-started guides for new coders. This all- new edition demystifies essential coding concepts before diving into building simple apps in Python and JavaScript. For anyone brand-new to writing code, this book is an ideal first step, because you'll get an overview of how coding works, the essential tools of coding, and how to apply coding in different ways. Plus, you'll get insight into how new tools like AI can quickly boost your coding know-how. Enter the world of code with this easy-to-follow Dummies guide!

Learn the basics of coding, including key concepts you'll need in every coding language
Get a rundown of the most popular language, and start coding in JavaScript and Python
Follow step-by-step instructions to build your first apps
Discover how AI can help you become a better, faster coder

Looking for a foundation in the basics of coding, plus simple tasks to help you get started? Coding For Dummies is the book for you.

From the Back Cover

Create apps and sites with code

Getting to know the foundations of coding is an essential step toward creating your own digital apps, managing big data sets, or launching a technology career. This book helps you understand the essentials of writing code and applying it to real-world projects. Start with the essentials of how code works and which coding languages drive tech. You also learn how to code using Python and JavaScript, two of the most popular programming languages. This book is the key that unlocks your coding education journey.

Inside...

Learn key coding concepts
Explore the most popular programming languages
Tackle the essentials of Python(R) coding
Create dynamic web pages with JavaScript(R)
Add AI to your coding toolbox

About the Author

Paul McFedries is an experienced programmer, tech expert, educator, and author. He's spent a lifetime teaching complex technology topics to everyday people by focusing on straightforward, simple solutions and techniques. He's the author of HTML, CSS, & JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies and Web Coding & Development All-in-One For Dummies.

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 7.3 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)

Weight: .88 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 336

Genre: Computers + Internet

Sub-Genre: Web

Publisher: For Dummies

Theme: Web Programming

Format: Paperback

Author: Paul McFedries

Language: English

Street Date: November 4, 2025

TCIN: 1002955744

UPC: 9781394365562

Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-9080

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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