Code Foundations: Your Launchpad into Programming - Live - 1 week

Code Foundations: Your Launchpad into Programming – Live – 1 week

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Dreaming of learning to code but don’t know where to start? This beginner-friendly course is designed to gently guide you through the essential building blocks of programming, preparing you for a successful journey into languages like PHP and beyond.

No prior technical experience needed! We’ll skip the confusing jargon and focus on building a solid understanding of how computers think and how software is created. Think of this as learning the alphabet and basic grammar before writing your first story.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Demystifying Computers: Understand how your computer works and the basics of the internet.
  • Navigating the Digital World: Get comfortable with files, folders, and even a little bit of the command line.
  • Your First Web Pages (The Very Basics): Discover the simple structure of web pages using HTML and a touch of styling with CSS – see your creations come to life!
  • Thinking Like a Programmer: Learn to break down problems into logical steps using visual tools like flowcharts.
  • Planning Your Code: Master the art of outlining your program’s logic with simple pseudocode.
  • The Power of Logic: Grasp fundamental concepts like “if this, then that” and how programs make decisions.
  • Repeating Yourself (Efficiently!): Understand the concept of loops and how to automate tasks.
  • Storing Information: Variables Explained: Learn how computers remember and work with data.
  • Reusable Code: Introduction to Functions: Discover how to create handy blocks of instructions.

Why Take This Course?

  • No Fear Learning: We create a supportive and encouraging environment for absolute beginners.
  • Build a Strong Foundation: Understand the core concepts that underpin all programming languages.
  • Prepare for PHP: This course provides the perfect stepping stone to confidently learn PHP.
  • Develop Problem-Solving Skills: Learn valuable logical thinking that applies to all areas of life.
  • See Tangible Results: Create simple web pages and understand how code translates into action.

What to Expect:

  • Easy-to-understand explanations and real-world analogies.
  • Visual aids like flowcharts to illustrate concepts.
  • Simple, practical exercises to reinforce learning.
  • A supportive community of fellow beginners.
  • The confidence to tackle your first programming language.

Ready to unlock your inner coder? Start building your foundation today!

Class 1: Foundational Computer Literacy:

Basic Computer Operation:
Understanding files, folders, and file paths.
Using a command-line interface (terminal/command prompt) for basic navigation.
Understanding the internet and how web pages work (client-server model at a very high level).
Text Editors:
Getting comfortable with a basic text editor (like VS Code, Sublime Text, or Notepad++).
Understanding how to save and open files.
Basic file extensions and their purpose.
HTML & CSS (Very Basic Introduction):
Understanding the structure of a web page using HTML tags (e.g., <p>, <h1>, <div>).
Basic styling with CSS (e.g., changing colors, fonts).
This helps visualize how code translates into a visual output.
Class 2: Logical Thinking & Problem Solving:

Flowcharts & Pseudocode:
Learning to break down problems into logical steps using flowcharts.
Writing pseudocode to plan out the logic of a program before writing actual code.
This helps develop algorithmic thinking.
Basic Logic Concepts:
Understanding "if/then" statements and logical operators (AND, OR, NOT).
Simple problem-solving exercises that involve logical reasoning.
This helps build a mental model of how programs make decisions.
Foundational Programming Concepts (Language-Agnostic):

Variables & Data Types (Conceptual):
Understanding the concept of storing data in variables.
Basic data types (numbers, text, true/false).
Explaining these concepts without tying them to specific PHP syntax.
Sequences, Selections, and Iterations:
Understanding the three basic building blocks of programming:
Sequences (doing things in order).
Selections (making choices with "if" statements).
Iterations (repeating things with loops).
This can be done using pseudocode or flowcharts.
Functions (Conceptual):
Understanding the concept of reusable blocks of code.
explaining the concept of inputs and outputs.

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