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.
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Amazing introduction to so many topics in computer science
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!
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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.
Amazing introduction to so many topics in computer science
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2021
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!
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