The Wide World of Coding: The People and Careers behind the Programs

Synopsis

The best part about coding is that anyone with a computer can learn how to do it. From education to healthcare to entertainment, software touches almost every aspect of twenty-first century life. Take a high-level perspective on the types of people who create that software—including many jobs that do not involve writing code at all. Learn about the software development cycle and the huge variety of skills developers draw on, including psychology, mathematics, and art, to create amazing apps and programs. Explore why diversity is needed to prevent bias in design. Learn about the different coding languages and what they are used for, how developers choose a language, and tools that simplify coding. Jennifer Connor-Smith breaks down stereotypes about coding as a career that is open only to technology-obsessed gamers, revealing ways people use software to improve medical care, nurture dementia patients, promote social justice, and more. Hands-on activities show you how easy it is to learn to think like a coder. The next generation of coders will require diverse teams, creativity, and ethical codes of conduct to create the best and most successful software. Will you be one of them?

Copyright:

2020

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781541595880

Related ISBNs:

9781541580909, 9781541595897, 9781541552821, 9781541595873

Publisher:

Lerner Publishing Group

Date of Addition:

03/07/23

Copyrighted By:

Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Teens, Computers and Internet, Technology

Grade Levels:

Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade

Reading Age:

11–18

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.