Loved that this book was written with someone who already has an extensive teaching background. The book is for the curious minded who always wanted to learn to code, but never learned how. The book covers a wide range of topics, including why coding should be taught in the first place. It also covers artificial intelligence -- something I've always wanted to learn about. Love the book and the wide range of topics it covers for a beginner and would recommend it to anyone looking to learn how to code.

This book gives a high-level view of what coding is all about. I really like how Jeremy infuses his own stories and journey through topics like internet scams he has fallen for, how he set up a basic website and more. So while he is an expert in the field, he acknowledges that he has made mistakes along the way, but he shares that the spirit of just trying things out has allowed him to learn so much.

The book is written in a conversational style and answers questions that many might be afraid to ask like "What is the cloud and how does it work?" The "Try It" exercises are interesting and the many images make complex topics like binary and how the Internet works much easier to understand.

If you're looking to learn how to code in-depth in a specific language, this book will not do that. It's more of a primer on the major current topics in computer science: programming, the internet, data, apps, the cloud, cybersecurity, algorithms, artificial intelligence, etc. It is especially geared towards teachers and school administrators who may be wondering what to do next to bring coding to their schools.

Overall, this is a great book for any adult who wants answers to broad questions about coding in one very digestible read instead of scouring the Internet and reading complex technical blogs.

The ideas are simple and straightforward. Tech is a part of our lives, why not learn about it. From there, the content is very accessible even to the most novice of computer users.

The idea that coding will be on par with reading and writing is futuristic and scary but Jeremy backs up that idea wonderfully before getting into the different areas of coding and computer science.

This book is not just a philosophical look at coding. Scattered throughout there are interactive coding examples available on an accompanying website. They make the more complex ideas attainable and I really feel like I learned by stepping away from the reading and completing the activities along the way.

A fascinating look at the growth of computer science and how learning and comprehending these skills will continue to open doors before becoming a building block of education.

Read Write Code is great for anyone who has wanted to learn more coding or computer science but has been unsure of where to start. The writing style is so clear and easy to understand that the world of computer science feels accessible even without any kind of experience or background in coding. Jeremy even makes cryptocurrency less intimidating!

I also really enjoyed the interactive element--throughout the book, there are different sections where you can go to the accompanying website to run (and eventually even write) programs that relate to the chapter. Being able to see the programs and be hands-on with them was fun and really helpful.

Fantastic book for exposing learners to computer science. Coding and computer science has become a very newsworthy topic recently, but it's SUCH a big field that it can be overwhelming to decide where to start. The Read Write Code book gives a great overview to a number of different topics in computer science, so you can explore and dip your toes into what you may be interested in.

This book gives you an insight into why computer science is important, how coding works, the internet, artificial intelligence, how computer science works with cryptocurrency, and more!

It's a great place to start if you're interested in exploring what computer science can be and give you a sense of where your interests will take you!

This book is a gem! It's a perfect introduction to the world of coding, computers, and technology. On each topic, the book strikes the perfect balance between explaining the issue itself, and explaining why the issue matters and how it fits into our every day experience. What really makes the book shine are the personal anecdotes and stories, which are scattered throughout, and add specific context to each issue, and provide a solid answer to "Why would anyone ever use this?"

None of this is surprising, given the author's background. Jeremy Keeshin helped run the introductory computer science courses at Stanford, and is the CEO of CodeHS, which teaches tens of thousands of students how (and why) to code. People sometimes say "they wrote the book" on a subject. When it comes to coding, and coding education, this is that book.