Computer Science for Dummies - by Camille McCue & Sarah Guthals (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The go-to guide that explains comp sci concepts clearly and accessibly

Computer Science For Dummies helps you amp up your analytical and technical skills, breaking down the foundations of computation. With clear explanations, examples, plenty of fun practice opportunities and projects, this book is a great supplement to any computer science or coding class. It's great as a self-teaching aid, too! You'll gain a solid understanding of computer theory, basic programming, algorithms, and the principles of real-world computer systems. Get the skills you need to ace your class and level up your professional development.

Inside:

• Use Scratch and Python to jumpstart your coding journey
• Understanding how conditional logic, loops, functions, and recursion work with your code
• Get clear explanations of computer systems, data processing, and programming basics
• Develop the basic, foundational knowledge you need to move forward in software engineering or web development

Computer Science For Dummies teaches you the building blocks to any program and code. Let the coding fun begin!

From the Back Cover

Computer science--the fun way

Computer science is everywhere, from the apps on your phone to the AI shaping the future, and understanding it opens doors you didn't know existed. Computer Science For Dummies breaks down the big ideas so you can actually wrap your head around them--and then put them to work. You'll learn in two languages: Scratch, where you can see how a program fits together, and Python, the language professionals use every day. Every chapter ends with a hands-on project, so you're building real programs from the very first one. Whether you're taking a class or just curious, this is the perfect place to start.

• Computer systems, algorithms, and principles
• Data processing and analysis techniques
• Coding and programming foundations
• Software engineering and web development





About the Author





Camille McCue, PhD, is an innovation educator and author of several Dummies STEM titles, including Coding For Kids For Dummies. Sarah Guthals, PhD, is a director-level dev advocate for companies such as Meta, Microsoft, and Sentry and former engineering manager at GitHub. McCue and Guthals are coauthors of Helping Kids with Coding For Dummies.