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CODING WITH PYTHON FOR KIDS LEARN HOW TO USE THE MOST POPULAR PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE IN JUST 3 DAYS DEVELOPING SIMPLE SOFTWARE ON YOUR OWN FROM SCRATCH IN A SIMPLE AND FUN WAY

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© Copyright 2021 - Frank Nolte - All rights reserved . This document is geared towards providing exact and reliable information in regard to the topic and issue covered. - From a Declaration of Principles which was accepted and approved equally by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and Associations. In no way is it legal to reproduce, duplicate, or transmit any part of this document in either electronic means or in printed format. All rights reserved. The information provided herein is stated to be truthful and consistent, in that any liability, in terms of inattention or otherwise, by any usage or abuse of any policies, processes, or directions contained within is the solitary and utter responsibility of the recipient reader. Under no circumstances will any legal responsibility or blame be held against the publisher for any reparation, damages, or monetary loss due to the information herein, either directly or indirectly.

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Respective authors own all copyrights not held by the publisher. The information herein is offered for informational purposes solely and is universal as so. The presentation of the information is without contract or any type of guarantee assurance. The trademarks that are used are without any consent, and the publication of the trademark is without permission or backing by the trademark owner. All trademarks and brands within this book are for clarifying purposes only and are owned by the owners themselves, not affiliated with this document.

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Table of Contents Introduction DAY 1: Principles of Programming Chapter 1: What Is a Programming Language and which Are the Most Popular Programming Languages? Programming Language Which Are the Most Popular Programming Languages Now? Chapter 2: Why Learn Python? Python Is Free! Python Is a very Easy-to-Learn Programming Language There Are Resources Everywhere Great Paid Resources It Is the Language Used in Google Python Is a Versatile Programming Language It Is Very Fast to Use It Is Always Updated Learning Python Is not just Simple but Fast Too Python Has a Great Support System Python Is the Foundation that You Need DAY 2: Introduction to Python Programming Chapter 3: OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) Object-Oriented Programming with Python Chapter 4: The Importance of Data Types and Variables

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Data Types Integer Type Floats Type Converting Data Types Basic Variables Variable Definition Naming Variables Assigning a Value to Variables Chapter 5: Strings, Lists, Dictionaries, and Tuples Strings What Is a List? Working with Lists Tuples Dictionaries Chapter 6: Numbers and Operators Numeric Types Operators Arithmetic Operators Comparison Operators Logical Operators Chapter 7: Operators in Python Abs Function Ceil Function Max Function Min Function

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Pow Function Sqrt Function Random Function Randrange Function Sin Function Cos Function Tan Function DAY 3: Developing Code Chapter 8: Installation and Running of Python Download the Installer Run Your Installer Starting the Interpreter Start the Python Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Chapter 9: Execution and Statement about a Program Creating a New Python Module Writing and Executing a Python Program Chapter 10: Python Modules Working with Modules in Python The Import Statement Writing Modules More on Import Statements Renaming the Imported Module Module Search Path Byte-Compiled Files

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The dir() function Chapter 11: Classes and Objects Objects in Python Creating Objects in Python Creating an Instance of an Object Python ‘Magic’ Methods Hiding Data Tips ‘N’ Tricks Chapter 12: Functions, Inputs, and Outputs Functions Return Statement How to Define and Call Functions? Parameters Return statement—Returning Value Lambda function—Anonymous Functions or Lambda Inputs Printing and Formatting Outputs Chapter 13: Fun Projects and Games Rock, Paper, Scissors Guess! Conclusion

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Introduction What is coding? Coding is the act of writing computer software or the language of computers. When you write software, you’re programming your computer so that it does what you tell it to do. It is important to understand that coding is more than just writing code; it’s about making abstractions from the existing data in your resources to create a greater understanding of the processes involved and how best to work with those processes. It is about creating a language that will describe things as they are or could be. It can be hard stuff, but it’s not rocket science and you don’t need to be a genius at it. The goal is to make ideas tangible and understandable through the use of code. Although most people who write code are software developers, there are a lot of people who write computer programs without writing any code. Anyone can learn to program in different languages. Coding can be used for a variety of purposes, from creating websites to developing apps and games. It’s used in web development, programming, and video making. It’s possible to code any portion of the content of a system on any number of nodes to show that it is related to each of its concepts or categories. It’s important to be creative and to have fun while you code, but it’s also important to make sure that your creations are useful and help people solve problems. Programming is a challenging and fun activity, and the skills that you develop through programming will help you in school and work.

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It’s one of the most exciting and fascinating careers because you have the ability to make something from nothing. I’d recommend trying to get involved in software development. Because more and more businesses are becoming technology-dependent, the demand to know how to program is going to grow. Programming is a really important skill that you can use to boost your career prospects. It teaches you how to think logically, creatively, and analytically by solving problems. You can leverage your skills and knowledge to build a product or service that solves a problem people have. Programming can be a great way to showcase your creative side and help you think about problems in different ways. As a programmer, you must go out and learn new things. The ability to do so is inherent in your job description as a programmer. The ability to create or build something from nothing is a fundamental life skill. Whether you're an entrepreneur, developer, writer, designer, or creative director, the ability to create something from nothing is the key to success. This book focuses on basic programming concepts and gives a great introduction to what it's like to be a programmer. You'll have a good understanding of how the technology works and what it takes to build something new. If you’ve always been interested in programming, or even if you’re completely new to it, then this is the book for you. Anyone that wants to learn how they can make a career out of programming should read this book. This book is aimed at kids, but adults can also use it if they are working on the matter for the first time. If you’re not familiar with software

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programming (and builds), it’s a great place to start. It explains Python in a very easy way for everyone who wants to learn the language. Python is a great language for people who want to learn how to code. It's an easy language, and it's very flexible and easy to understand because of its syntax. It also has a high level of abstraction that makes it powerful. It is one of the most popular programming languages, so there are lots of resources available to learn it. As a developer, you’ll need to build software that you or your clients will actually use. To do this, you’ll need to understand how the software works. It’s important to understand software programing and avoid depending on the applications available on the internet. It is also vital to understand what goes into a build, before you get started with it, and how much time your project takes. This book is a hands-on guide that will give you the basics of programming, with an emphasis on problem solving and efficiency. This book is a great starting point. It’s an easy-to-read guide, and it’s got plenty of examples that can help you get started on your programming journey. The best way to understand the programming process is actually to do/build one.

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Programming is an art form and can be a great creative outlet. It is an amazing skill to have, and it’s something that will allow you to achieve a lot in your life. Technology has allowed for so many different types of applications and games to be developed, which is one reason why it’s been so successful in the mobile app market. When you’re programming, you get caught up in the process and forget that it’s supposed to be fun. The most exciting thing about creating something is sharing it with other people. That’s the real fun part and the whole reason why we do this. The internet is a place where people go for entertainment. You could help them with a game or application that they can then share with their friends and family. If you’re into game development and you’re a part of the social media community, then your best bet is to create some exciting social media applications that you can share with other people via the internet. A lot of people think that games are only for kids, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Programming is all about problem-solving and being creative. It’s not a task to be done in a monotonous fashion. Programming can be a great job and very rewarding, but it’s also important for you to remember that you should have fun irrespective of what you do and be very passionate about it. You’ll enjoy it more and you’ll produce better results if you have fun doing it. If you are in love with what you do, it will be easier to stay motivated.

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DAY 1: Principles of Programming

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Chapter 1: What Is a Programming Language and which Are the Most Popular Programming Languages? Programming Language A program is a set of instructions (also known as a computer program) that tell a computer how to perform certain tasks. A program can tell the computer what to do when to do it, and what data to use as input or output. Then, a programming language is used to create the program to instruct a computer on how to perform specific tasks. There are many different programming languages, but they all have the same fundamental purpose of being able to instruct a computer on how to perform particular tasks. Which Are the Most Popular Programming Languages Now?

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Nowadays eight popular programming languages are being used extensively in the programming field, are “C++,” “C#,” “JAVA,” “JAVASCRIPT,” “PHP,” “PYTHON,” “VISUAL BASIC,” and “HTML.” C++ Programming Language The C++ language is developed from the C language. The C language was developed by D. M. Ritchie of bell LABS in 1972. It is not designed for beginners at first, but for computer professionals. C is a process-oriented programing language. When the scale of the software development projects increases, C is no longer suitable for the needs of computer development. It cannot handle complex and large tasks. In this software crisis situation, C++ language came into being; it was developed by Dr. Bjarne Strostrup, from AT&T Bell LABS in the 1980s. The C++ language is compatible with both advanced and primary languages has excellent portability (simple and easy to use) supports for object-oriented programming can handle large and complicate programs has fast compilation speed and development C# Programming Language C# is an object-oriented, advanced programing language developed by Anders Hejlsberg and his team of “Microsoft.” It is a secure, modern, simple programming language derived from C and C++. C# is particularly suitable for software development under the “.net” framework. It was designed to combine the high efficiency of “VB” (“Visual Basic”) with the power of C++. C# supports rapid program development, doubling the efficiency, and freeing programmers from the tedious, repetitive work of

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programming. It has a perfect design makes it a wise choice for new programmers. The C# language is a modern general-purpose programming language. is easy to learn. is an object-oriented language. works on “.Net” Framework. can be used to develop high-efficient programs. is programming by using components or modules. is easily readable and maintainable. Java Programming Language The Java language was invented by “Sun Microsystems” in May 1995. Java is an object-oriented programming language. It has two characteristics: Powerful and easy-to-use. The Java language was developed from C++, so the syntax of Java is similar to that of C++. Programs written in Java can be widely used in personal PCs, database centers, game consoles, science supercomputers, mobile phones, global cloud computing, and the internet. Java has the world’s largest community of developers and professionals. The Java language is developed for the internet but makes security a top priority. can make web pages come alive. can change web pages from static to dynamic. can block computer virus transmission. can produce small applications (applets).

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breaks through the machine environment. once written, run anywhere. can run across any computer platform. JavaScript Programming Language JavaScript is a web programming language. It is a dynamically typed, prototype-based language. JavaScript is part of the browser and is widely used on the client-side as a scripting language. It is used to add dynamic and interactive functionality to web pages. JavaScript is abbreviated as JS. JavaScript was first developed by Netscape’s Brendan Eich on the “Netscape Navigator” browser in 1995. Netscape management wanted it to look like Java, so it was named “JavaScript.” In fact, JavaScript is completely different from Java. JavaScript is a relatively secure client-side scripting language based on objects and events. It can respond to the requests from users and create a series of dynamic effects. The JavaScript language runs with any browser. is embedded its code in the HTML page. is an interpreted language, doesn’t need to compile. can make a static web page into a dynamic web page. provides form processing and validation confirmation. responds to the requests from the user at any time. provides an event trigger mechanism. PHP Programming Language “PHP hypertext preprocessor” is a general-purpose open-source scripting language. It is a scripting language that is executed on the server-side—a

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common web programming language. PHP was first developed by Luddorf in 1995. He began programming in “Perl,” then rewrote in C, including access to databases, and eventually invented the PHP language. PHP is an HTML-embedded language, which means documents ready on the server-side. The language style is similar to that of the C language. PHP is widely used in the “IT” (information technology) world. The PHP language mix some syntax from Perl and C, which ultimately becomes PHP syntax. has HTML code embedded. has a compilation that can achieve encryption and optimize the code. runs faster than Perl in dynamic web pages. supports all the popular databases and operating systems. uses C and C++ for the extension of the program. can run on “UNIX,” “LINUX,” “WINDOWS,” and “Mac OS.” can be used to develop large business programs. is an object-oriented language that works with “MySQL.” Python Programming Language Python is a simple, easy-to-read, and extensible computer programming language. And, compared with other languages, it is easier to learn. Currently, Python has four major applications: Web crawler Web development Artificial intelligence design

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Automated operation and maintenance Python is an object-oriented, dynamically typed language that was originally designed to write automated scripts (shells), but nowadays it is increasingly being used for independent, large-scale projects. Since the Python language was born in the early 1990s, it has been widely used in system administration tasks and web programming. The founder of Python is Guido van Rossum from the Netherlands. Python is free and open-source. The Python language is very easy to learn, especially for programming beginners. is written in C language and runs very fast. has strong portability, so it can run on various platforms. can run programs directly without compiling. can be extended with the C or C++ languages. contains a lot of Python standard libraries for various tasks. Visual Basic Programming Language “Visual Basic” is a general purpose, object-based programming language developed by Microsoft. It is a structured, modular, object-oriented, visual programming language. “Visual” refers to the method of developing a graphical user interface (GUI), so you don’t have to write a lot of code to describe the appearance and location of interface elements; instead, you just add a pre-created object to a point on the screen. “Basic” refers to “Beginners All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code”, is a widely used language in the history of computer technology development.