Coding for Kids for Dummies (Paperback, 3)

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started 5

Chapter 1: Seeing the Big Picture in Coding 7

Chapter 2: QuickStart Coding 17

Part 2: Clicks, Moves, Loops, and a Little Logic 33

Chapter 3: Inputting and Outputting 35

Chapter 4: Moving and Looping 55

Chapter 5: Animating with Simple Conditionals 71

Part 3: Random Surprises and Functions 89

Chapter 6: Adding Randomness 91

Chapter 7: Writing Functions and Scattering Stuff 105

Part 4: Getting Gamey with Key Controls and Variables 121

Chapter 8: Creating a Reaction Game with Variables 123

Chapter 9: Creating a Sports Game with Key Control 143

Chapter 10: Creating a Collection and Avoidance Game 167

Part 5: Searching, Sorting, Logic, and Lists 191

Chapter 11: Working with Lists, Strings, and Text I/O 193

Chapter 12: Searching and Logic 209

Part 6: Next Generation Coding 227

Chapter 13: Working with AI as Your Coding Sidekick 229

Chapter 14: Building AI Models 243

Appendix: Joining the Coding Community 261

Index 265