Programming Concepts: Introduction for Absolute Beginners
This workshop is designed as an introduction for anyone looking to gain a basic understanding of computer programming and programming concepts.
For starters, you’ll learn the most common Command Line Interface and Operating System commands for both Windows- and Linux-based computers.
You’ll then move on to explore the structure of a simple computer program, identifying the purpose of each part. You’ll examine variables, and you’ll dive into the role of functions.
You’ll then become familiar with the design process behind writing a computer program. You’ll explore program flow, decision making, and looping. Moving on, you’ll examine how algorithms and flowcharts are used in computer program design, and you’ll examine the three programming concepts of sequence, selection, and repetition.
The Web has become an integral part of everyday lives and it plays a crucial role in modern college education. A better understanding of the basics of web development is a stepping-stone for participants looking to further dive into professional web development and it also provides invaluable insights to everyday web users. This workshop series provides an overview of the basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, which are the building blocks of the Web. It will also provide an introduction to libraries, frameworks, APIs, giving the participants an opportunity to further expand their capabilities. The participants will learn how websites are made: designing layouts, adding content, manipulating styles, and implementing interactive features. By the end of the workshop series, all participants will have their own unique website that is accessible to the world, and they will have the skills and resources to build a more complex website on their own.
As you progress through the workshops, you’ll learn the most common best practices for designing and developing software documentation. And you’ll learn best practices for writing and documenting your source code.
Finally, you’ll learn best practice for implementing security within your applications. And you’ll learn how to test and debug your code to eliminate potential errors.
This WORKSHOP is aimed at those new to programming, or who have never been formally taught the principles and basic concepts of programming.
It provides an introduction to the basic concepts common to most high level languages (including html, css, javascript). The aim is to equip attendees with the background knowledge and confidence necessary to tackle many on-line and printed programming tutorials. It may also help attendees in deciding which programming language is suitable for their programming task. Making a website from scratch for absolute beginners
CAREER PATH
The workshop is ideal if you’re seeking to enhance an existing IT skillset or if you have aspirations of working in the field of software development.
- Basic computer skills will be assumed
- No prior programming experience is required. This workshop is unsuitable for those with significant programming experience.
- This workshops will be helpful to anyone looking to develop a foundational understanding of computer programming.
- As an ntroduction to programming concepts is also ideal for anyone who wishes to learn how to program but doesn't have a background in coding.
- Module 1 – Command Line Interface & Operating System Commands
- Module 2 – Introduction to Programming
- Module 3 – Systematic Design with Pseudocode
- Module 4 – Algorithms, Sorting, & Searching
- Module 5 – Object-oriented Programming
- Module 6 – Design & Development Best Practices
- Module 7 – Source Coding Best Practices
- Module 8 – Software Security Best Practices
- Module 9 – Best Practices for Maintaining Code
Topics / Themen
- What is a program?
- What is scientific programming?
- Compiled and interpreted languages
- Computer arithematic: integer and floating-point arithmetic
- Variables: data and data types
- Pointers
- Controlling the flow of a program: decision statements and loops
- Functions and libraries
- Exit status
- Exceptions and exception handling
- Objects and classes
- Regular expressions
- Types of programming task
- Structuring your programming task
- Structuring programs
- Object oriented programming (OOP)
- Checkpointing
- Testing your program
- Principles of good programming practice
| Section | Topic |
|---|---|
| Part I | Introduction to PROGRAMMING |
| Part II | HTML & CSS Designing Layouts,Content & Style |
| Part III | Intro to Javascript Basics |
| Part IV |
| col1 | col2 | col3 |
|---|---|---|
By the end of the workshop series, participants will
- Have a clear understanding of client-side web development
- Be able to find and learn libraries suitable for specific tasks
- Be able to identify and use the right frameworks depending on the needs
- Be able to choose an API and learn its usage from documentations
- Have a basic understanding of server-side web development
- Have a unique website hosted on GitHub
- Be empowered with infinite resources online to further develop their skills in web development on their own
Learning by doing. This workshop series embraces an example-based learning process. The participants will be given code examples that slowly guide them as the workshop progresses. It also focuses on learning by practicing. The participants will be assigned homework that motivates them to branch out and learn on their own. The participants will be encouraged to come up with creative solutions of their own, instead of rigidly following the path of the old-timers.
- W3Schools: https://www.w3schools.com
Format
Presentations.
Notes
The course notes will be made available in due course.
Two hours day session per week
I offer a range of training workshops in a range of subject areas and can offer blended learning opportunities to best meet your needs.