{"product_id":"2940014025713","title":"Computer Programming 101","description":"I truly cannot fathom a life without a computer, yet I know many people in their 50’s who are\u003cbr\u003every intimidated by the computer. Some of them are actually afraid to touch it. This is because\u003cbr\u003ewhen they were in grade school and high school, computers were not available the way they are\u003cbr\u003enow. At that time “computer” meant a machine that filled a good size room, a monolith that none\u003cbr\u003eof them ever dreamed would some day fit on the top of a table, or in their lap. While many of the\u003cbr\u003e50+ crowd have come into the 21st century and now own and operate a home computer, or work\u003cbr\u003ewith one on the job, there are still many out there who are wary.\u003cbr\u003eThere is really no reason anyone should feel intimidated, especially with all of the computer\u003cbr\u003einstruction courses available. Many of these lessons can be obtained on CD or by download to\u003cbr\u003eyour computer, and will take you step by step through tutorials on how to use your computer.\u003cbr\u003eThere are others that will teach you how you can program your computer to do just about\u003cbr\u003eanything you wish.\u003cbr\u003eMost home PC users are interested in the basics: letter writing, game playing, shopping, news\u003cbr\u003eetc., and most of them would like to be able to use the programs that are downloaded on their\u003cbr\u003ecomputers. These include writing programs, Photo applications, printer applications, computer\u003cbr\u003eupkeep, and so much more.\u003cbr\u003eThis is where you will need to begin, by learning all you can about how to use your PC, you will\u003cbr\u003ebe taking the first step in opening up a new and vital world for yourself. You will then be able to\u003cbr\u003ego on to other applications. Computer programming is a must for anyone who wishes to get a job\u003cbr\u003eusing a computer, and is a big help for those who just want to get connected.\u003cbr\u003eWHAT IS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND WHY SHOULD I CARE?\u003cbr\u003eIf you have a personal computer, you have probably already used the software for word\u003cbr\u003eprocessing, to solve problems, or set up spreadsheets. We thought maybe you would be curious\u003cbr\u003eabout how programmers write the software you have used.\u003cbr\u003eA Program– is a set of instructions that tell the computer, step by step, how to perform the tasks\u003cbr\u003eyou command it to, and produce the results you have in mind. There are three great reasons for\u003cbr\u003elearning computer programming:\u003cbr\u003e· Programming will help you understand computers. The computer is a tool, and if you\u003cbr\u003elearn how to write simple programs, you will also learn how the computer works.\u003cbr\u003e· After writing a few simple programs your confidence level will increase. There is a\u003cbr\u003epersonal satisfaction in creating a program that will solve a problem.\u003cbr\u003e· Learning basic programming will show you whether you like programming and possess\u003cbr\u003ean analytical mind, which is needed in computer programming. If it should become\u003cbr\u003eapparent that programming is not your cup of tea, you will find that an understanding of\u003cbr\u003ethe programming process will increase your knowledge of the computer and your\u003cbr\u003eappreciation for the tasks that programmers and computers can perform.\u003cbr\u003eComputer programming is a set of rules that tell a computer what operations the user needs it to\u003cbr\u003eperform, this is a programming language. There are many computer languages and they are listed\u003cbr\u003elater in this ebook.\u003cbr\u003eWhat a Programmer Does\u003cbr\u003eThe programmer’s job is generally to solve problems by formulating instructions for the\u003cbr\u003ecomputer. The programmer will prepare the instructions for the program and run those\u003cbr\u003einstructions on a computer to test the new program to make sure it is working properly. If they\u003cbr\u003efind the program does not give the correct outcome, they must make corrections and then test the\u003cbr\u003eprogram again. The programmer will also write a report on the program in the form of use\u003cbr\u003einstructions.\u003cbr\u003eA programmer could probably perform this programming by themselves, but they usually\u003cbr\u003einteract with others. If a program is part of a system containing several programs, the\u003cbr\u003eprogrammer will work with other programmers to assure that all the programs will work\u003cbr\u003etogether. A programmer may also have coordination meetings with managers, system analysts,\u003cbr\u003eand computer users.\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping a program means using steps as you would in any problem solving task. These are\u003cbr\u003ethe steps in the programming process:\u003cbr\u003e· Analyzing the problem– A programmer will meet with a client to check out the system\u003cbr\u003eand find the problem, or consult with a systems analyst who will outline project needs.\u003cbr\u003eTo analyze the problem you must identify what you know, and figure out the outcome\u003cbr\u003eyou want to obtain. The programmer will then formulate a written agreement with the\u003cbr\u003eclient that outlines the programming plan.\u003cbr\u003e· Planning the best way to form a solution– there are a couple of common ways to plan the\u003cbr\u003esolution to a problem, one is to draw a flowchart and the other..","brand":"Northern Border eBook Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47079826096368,"sku":"2940014025713","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014025713_p0.jpg?v=1763599264","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014025713","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}