Coding Tips, Tricks & Fixes - November 2019

Coding Tips, Tricks & Fixes - November 2019

English | 148 pages | PDF | 98.9 MB



Discover the world of coding

Everything we interact with in our modern digital world has been programmed by someone. Whether you're sat in front of your computer, changing channels on your TV, sending someone a text or even putting the washing machine on, there's some form of programming interacting with you.

Programming is everywhere. From clicking an icon on your desktop to open a web browser to calculating the vast distances between the stars. It's one of the most important skills you can have in the modern world and it's only going to get bigger as we move into a new generation of interconnected devices and mediums.

Starting to learn coding isn't easy but we're here to help you get going. Within the pages of this book you can learn how to start coding using Python, C++, Linux scripting, Windows 1 0 batch files and FUZE BASIC with the Raspberry Pi. We cover the common pitfalls and mistakes every coder falls into and how to avoid them in the future.

There is a section filled with some great Python coding examples as well as pages with tips and tricks to help make the system do what you want it to. Then we look at how to get help with your code, along with finding tools and equipment needed to get the most from your coding experience.

With programming you never stop learning, so Coding - Tricks, Tips & Fixes is here to teach you what you need to continue your journey into the wonderful world of coding.



CONTENTS

8 Choosing a Programming Language

10 Learning to Code- Study Tips

12 Coding Tools and Resources

14 Being a Programmer

16 A Brief History of Coding

20 Why Python?

22 Equipment You Will Need

26 How to Set Up Python in Windows

28 How to Set Up Python on a Mac

30 How to Set Up Python in Linux

32 Installing a Text Editor

36 Why C++?

38 Equipment You Will Need

40 Getting to Know C++

42 How to Set Up C++ in Windows

44 How to Set Up C++ on a Mac

46 How to Set Up C++ in Linux

48 Other C++ IDEs to Install

52 Why Linux?

54 Equipment You Will Need

56 Transfer Mint to DVD or USB

58 Installing VirtualBox

60 Testing Linux Mint's Live Environment

62 Installing Linux Mint on a PC

64 Installing Linux Mint in VirtualBox 106 Coding with FUZE BASIC- Part 1

66 Getting Ready to Code in Linux 108 Coding with FUZE BASIC- Part 2

68 Creating Bash Scripts- Part 1 110 Coding with FUZE BASIC- Part 3

70 Creating Bash Scripts- Part 2 112 Using a Breadboard

72 Creating Bash Scripts- Part 3 114 Using the FUZE 10 Board

74 Creating Bash Scripts- Part 4 116 Using a Robot Arm with FUZE BASIC

76 Creating Bash Scripts- Part 5 118 FUZE BASIC Examples- Part 1

78 Command Line Quick Reference 120 FUZE BASIC Examples- Part 2

80 A-Z of Linux Commands

84 What is a Batch File?

86 Getting Started with Batch Files

88 Getting an Output

90 Playing with Variables

92 Batch File Programming

94 Loops and Repetition

96 Creating a Batch File Game

100 Introducing the FUZE Project



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