Coding

Please purchase books from CREATESPACE.COM. Extra 10% discount. Code: S7WWWBNR Coding or computer programming is a step-by-step process of formulating a problem and finally executing it. Different programming languages are available for software development. Examples of these languages are Java, C++, Perl, PHP, Ruby, and Python. Coding expertise will continue to play a very critical role in the digital age workplace more than ever before. Early programming at K-12 levels is highly encouraged and can be done using tools such as Alice, Scratch, Unity, AgentSheets and AgentCubes. These languages can be learned and you do not necessarily have to be a genius to code but rather you have to be determined. Coding can be learned by those in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Technology) areas and even those who are not. The process is about breaking down problems, knowing your fractions, multiplication, division, and subtraction. The requirement is no longer a skill for computer “geeks” but the wider world which needs to be taught early at grades K-12. STEM proficiency plays a critical role in laying down the principles and fundamentals needed in programming. A lot of companies are currently faced with a notable shortage of skilled STEM workforce needed to fill current jobs as well as new and emerging job descriptions such as cybersecurity, data analytics, and cloud technology. This is why teaching coding at K-12 levels is needed now more than ever. Some schools like Zapphire School of Informatics and Technology (http://www.zapphireinformatics.org) have a curriculum in place to do just that. This book will discuss why coding is important, programming languages, best practices in coding, computer ethics, game design and simulation. Students in K-12 should find the book informative and engaging. Available as a printed copy and ebook.