The Wide World of Coding
The People and Careers behind the Programs
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?
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978-1-5415-5282-1
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$27.99 | |
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978-1-5415-9588-0
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$41.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| Genre | Young Adult |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, STEM, STEM: Engineering |
| Copyright | 2020 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Twenty-First Century Books ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 144 |
| Publication Date | 2020-04-07 |
Author: Jennifer Connor-Smith
Jennifer Connor-Smith is a freelance science writer and clinical psychologist based in Portland, Oregon.
Awards
- Kirkus Best Teen Books of the Year
Reviews
School Library Journal
“[A] succinct introduction to the field of computer programming. . . . A recommended purchase for libraries serving middle and high school students, especially ones with a focus on computer science, engineering, and technology.”—School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“This attractive, engaging volume is a must-have for every school library.”—Kirkus Reviews