So, You Want to Be a Coder? : The Ultimate Guide to a Career in Programming, Video Game Creation, Robotics, and More!
Jane (J M ) Bedell
Hardcover
(Aladdin/Beyond Words, Aug. 16, 2016)
Love coding? Make your passion your profession with this comprehensive guide that reveals a whole host of careers working with code. Behind the screen of your phone, tablet, computer, or game console lies a secret language that allows it all to work. Computer code has become as integral to our daily lives as reading and writing, even if you didn t know it! Now it s time to plug in and start creating the same technology you re using every day. Covering everything from navigating the maze of computer languages to writing code for games to cyber security and artificial intelligence, "So, You Want to Be a Coder?" debugs the secrets behind a career in the diverse and state-of-the-art industry. In addition to tips and interviews from industry professionals, "So, You Want to Be a Coder?" includes inspiring stories from kids who are working with code right now, plus activities, a glossary, and helpful resources to put you on the path to a fun and rewarding career with computer code today!"