P rogramming is all around us, from the take-out we order to the movies we stream. Whether you are about to start your journey as a developer or just want to increase your digital literacy, knowing the basics of coding will be beneficial to your career. Instead of teaching a specific programming language, this course teaches programming fundamentals that can be helpful for any language you learn.
Coding involves giving a computer a set of instructions to execute using a programming language like Python or Java. While each programming language has its own way of giving instructions, they all use the fundamental programming concepts covered in this course.
C is a general-purpose, procedural, high-level programming language developed by Dennis M. Ritchie at Bell Telephone Laboratories in 1972 . It is widely used for developing computer software, system programming, games, and more. C is known for its simplicity and efficiency, making it an excellent choice for beginners to learn programming
C has a simple syntax and a structured approach, making it easy to learn and use
C is one of the fastest programming languages due to its static nature and compiler-based execution
C code can run on any computer, showcasing its machine-independent nature
C provides low-level memory management using pointers and functions like malloc(), free(), etc.
C allows coding into different parts using functions, which can be stored as libraries for reusability
P ython often recommended as a great programming language for beginners because of its concise, readable syntax and wide array of uses. Similarly, JavaScript’s popularity, versatility, and excellent documentation make it another good choice. Either language is a great option as they support multiple programming styles and approaches to problem-solving — and after taking this course, you’ll be ready to jump into both with confidence. Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its simplicity and readability. It was created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991 Python supports multiple programming paradigms, including procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming Its design philosophy emphasizes code readability, using significant indentation to define code blocks
Python is used in various domains such as web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, scientific computing, and more It can be used to create web applications, automate tasks, connect to database systems, and handle big data
Pythons syntax is designed to be easy to read and write, making it an excellent choice for beginners and experienced developers alike It uses English keywords and whitespace indentation, which makes the code visually uncluttered.