beginner

Programming Basics

A concept-first introduction to programming with no coding required. You'll learn how computers think, how programs actually run, binary numbers, boolean logic, the three control flows every language shares, and how to read pseudocode and flowcharts. Ends with a practical guide to choosing your first programming language. Perfect for curious beginners getting ready to dive into Python, C++, Java, or C#.

beginner
fundamentals
computer-science
no-code

Course Content

8 lessons

1.What is programming?
Free
2.How a computer thinks
3.Binary numbers
Free
4.Boolean logic
5.How programming works & types of languages
6.Algorithms, pseudocode & flowcharts
7.From problem to program
8.Next steps: Choosing your first language
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8 lessons, each with a quiz

✓ Code exercises you run yourself

✓ Built-in tutor for when you're stuck

✓ Progress that picks up where you left off