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From internationally-bestselling author and journalist Andrew Smith, an immersive, alarming, sharp-eyed journey into the bizarre world of computer code, told through his sometimes painful, often amusing attempt to become a coder himselfThroughout history, technological revolutions have been driven by the invention of machines. But today, the power of the technology transforming our world lies in an intangible and impenetrable cosmos of software: algorithmic code. So symbiotic has our relationship with this code become that we barely notice it anymore. We can't see it, are not even sure how to think about it, and yet we do almost nothing that doesn't depend on it. In a world increasingly governed by technologies that so few can comprehend, who—or what—controls the future?Devil in the Stack follows Andrew Smith on his immersive trip into the world of coding, passing through the stories of logic, machine-learning and early computing, from Ada Lovelace to Alan Turing, and up to the present moment, behind the scenes into the lives—and minds—of the new frontiers people of the 21st century: those who write code. Smith embarks on a quest to understand this sect in what he believes to be the only way possible: by learning to code himself.Expansive and effervescent, Devil in the Stack delivers a portrait of code as both a vivid culture and an impending threat. How do we control a technology that most people can't understand? And are we programming ourselves out of existence? Perhaps most terrifying of all: Is there something about the way we compute – the way code works – that is innately at odds with the way humans have evolved? By turns revelatory, unsettling, and joyously funny, Devil in the Stack is an essential book for our times, of vital interest to anyone hoping to participate in the future-defining technological debates to come.

This book aims to take beginner and intermediate programming hobbyists to the next level by challenging them with exciting bite-size projects rooted in actual scientific and engineering problems.Each chapter introduces a set of simple techniques and shows a variety of situations where they can be applied. The main feature of the book is the choice of topics that are designed to be both entertaining and serious. Most of the projects strive to analyze or simulate something found in the real world, covering molecules and planets, plants and animals, bacteria and robots. Engaging in these excursions is a great way to hone coding skills while exploring diverse areas of human knowledge.The variety of discussed subjects and creative project ideas make the book a perfect choice for aspiring coders thinking where to apply their growing skills.

How we can get more joy from our machines by telling them what our hearts desire.In this informative, accessible, and very funny book, Michael L. Littman inspires readers to learn how to tell machines what to do for us. Rather than give in to the fear that computers will steal our jobs, spy on us and control what we buy and whom we vote for, we can improve our relationship with them just by learning basic programming skills. Our devices will help us, Littman writes, if we can say what we want in a way they can understand. Each chapter of the book focuses on a particular element of what can be said, providing examples of how we use similar communication in our daily interactions with people. Littman offers ways readers can experiment with these ideas right away, using publicly available systems that might also make us more productive as a welcome side effect. Each chapter also reflects on how the use of these programming components can be expedited by machine learning. With humor and teacherly guidance, Code to Joy brings into view a future where programming is like reading—something everyone can learn.

Leading technologists, historians, and journalists reveal the stories behind the computer coding that touches all aspects of life—for better or worseFew of us give much thought to computer code or how it comes to be. The very word “code” makes it sound immutable or even inevitable. “You Are Not Expected to Understand This” demonstrates that, far from being preordained, computer code is the result of very human decisions, ones we all live with when we use social media, take photos, drive our cars, and engage in a host of other activities.Everything from law enforcement to space exploration relies on code written by people who, at the time, made choices and assumptions that would have long-lasting, profound implications for society. Torie Bosch brings together many of today's leading technology experts to provide new perspectives on the code that shapes our lives. Contributors discuss a host of topics, such as how university databases were programmed long ago to accept only two genders, what the person who programmed the very first pop-up ad was thinking at the time, the first computer worm, the Bitcoin white paper, and perhaps the most famous seven words in Unix history: “You are not expected to understand this.”This compelling book tells the human stories behind programming, enabling those of us who don't think much about code to recognize its importance, and those who work with it every day to better understand the long-term effects of the decisions they make.With an introduction by Ellen Ullman and contributions by Mahsa Alimardani, Elena Botella, Meredith Broussard, David Cassel, Arthur Daemmrich, Charles Duan, Quinn DuPont, Claire L. Evans, Hany Farid, James Grimmelmann, Katie Hafner, Susan C. Herring, Syeda Gulshan Ferdous Jana, Lowen Liu, John MacCormick, Brian McCullough, Charlton McIlwain, Lily Hay Newman, Margaret O'Mara, Will Oremus, Nick Partridge, Benjamin Pope, Joy Lisi Rankin, Afsaneh Rigot, Ellen R. Stofan, Lee Vinsel, Josephine Wolff, and Ethan Zuckerman.

The successful 30-Second series tackles coding, the science of programming the technology which operates in almost every aspect of modern life. Computer code operates behind nearly everything we do – from small calculations in the home to complex executions that drive the global economy. It influences who we see, follow, and like online and describes the websites we visit, the connections between them, the sounds heard on Spotify and videos watched on YouTube. There is very little we do which hasn't, in some way, been codified, analysed, and computed electronically, yet few of us possess a basic understanding of that ultimate language barrier. That's a shame, because coding is the key to so much. Simple programming concepts can explain plenty about the modern world and the changes to come in the age of AI. With insightful text edited by computer scientist and technology podcaster Mark Steadman and contributions from other industry experts, learn the origins of computer code, from the first computers developed in during the Industrial Revolution, through the codebreaking machines used during World War II to the hyperfast computers of the present day. Have all the key terms of this fascinating science explained in simple, bitesize chunks of information-rich text, as well as meeting the key figures who have helped make computer science what it is today. From algorithms and scripts to block-chain, bits and bots, turn to 30-Second Coding to reveal the secrets behind this fascinating subject.

La Raspberry Pi es actualmente uno de los dispositivos con mayor flexibilidad y proyección en el ámbito del desarrollo de proyectos de electrónica recreativa, robótica y el mundo maker en general. Además, es una herramienta crucial en el sector de la educación y la enseñanza. La Raspberry Pi ha contribuido, juntamente con otras placas como Arduino o Micro:bit, a revolucionar el sector de la tecnología en los ámbitos de la educación y el prototipado de proyectos de electrónica y programación. La Raspberry Pi incluso fue llevada a la estación espacial internacional de la mano del astronauta Tim Peake, con el objetivo de ejecutar una serie de experimentos sobre física ideados por alumnos de primaria y secundaria, demostrando de esta manera su versatilidad de uso, resistencia y capacidad para hacer prácticamente cualquier cosa que imagine con ella. Gracias a los 100 ejercicios prácticos que encontrará en este libro, aprenderá a sacar provecho a este pequeño pero potente ordenador y descubrirá sus posibilidades, tanto en el campo educativo y del desarrollo de software como en la creación de dispositivos de hardware. Con este libro: - Descubrirá las características de la Raspberry Pi, los distintos modelos existentes en el mercado y los sistemas operativos que se pueden instalar, con particular atención en la Raspberry Pi 4. - Será capaz de instalar diferentes sistemas operativos en su Raspberry Pi, desde Raspbian a Windows 10, pasando por Ubuntu o Mozilla WebThings Gateway. - Descubrirá el mundo del IoT. - Podrá transformar su Raspberry Pi en un centro multimedia. - Aprenderá a interactuar con el entorno mediante el uso de varios tipos de sensores y actuadores. - Será capaz de aprovechar el potencial educativo de la Raspberry Pi, gracias a programas como Sonic Pi, Scratch o Mathematica. - Podrá jugar mientras aprende con la versión gratuita de Minecraft para Raspberry Pi. Aprender Raspberry Pi 4 con 100 ejercicios prácticos es un libro de iniciación accesible a todos los públicos, sin elementos complejos y sin requerimiento de conocimientos previos. Con él, conseguirá una visión amplia de las posibilidades que le brinda su placa Raspberry Pi y, en particular, el modelo 4.

本書は、現在人気のプログラミング言語「Python（パイソン）」を、プログラミングに関する知識が全くない状態から学ぶための入門書です。 まったく知識ゼロの状態から始めて、Pythonの基本的な文法を学び、最終的にはデータを読み込んで集計できるところまで進めていきます。 ※本書は2018/1発行の『ゼロからやさしくはじめるPython入門』をベースに、編集・加筆して作成しています。

With this visual guide to computer programming for beginners, it has never been easier to learn how to code. Coding skills are in high demand and the need for programmers is still growing. Covering three of the most popular languages for new coders, this book uses a graphic method to break complex subjects into user-friendly chunks, bringing essential skills within easy reach. Each chapter contains tutorials on practical projects designed to teach you the main applications of each language, such as building websites, creating games, and designing apps. The book also looks at many of the main coding languages that are out there, outlining the key applications of each language, so you can choose the right language for you. You'll learn to think like a programmer by breaking a problem down into parts, before turning those parts into lines of code. Short, easy-to-follow steps then show you, piece by piece, how to build a complete program. There are challenges for you to tackle to build your confidence before moving on.Written by a team of expert coders and coding teachers, Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course is the ideal way to get to set you on the road to code.

プログラミングの「いろは」、やさしく教えます！ 「営業でも、プログラミングって知っておく必要があるの？」 村口福は、入社3年目の営業マン。人づきあいは得意だけれど、細かい作業が苦手で、上司からやっかいな事務作業を頼まれると、帰りが遅くなってしまいます。 プログラミングが得意な営業の先輩、井川詠花に手ほどきを受けたことから、徐々にその楽しさに目覚め始めた福。でも、同時に詠花の妹とデートするという「課題」を課せられて…？ === 昨今、「プログラミング」が話題に上ることが多くなりましたが、プログラマーでも開発者でもない一般のビジネスパーソンにとっては、プログラミングは「なんだか縁遠いもの」、「ややこしいもの」という印象が強いでしょう。 本書では、そんな一般のビジネスパーソンに向けて、 ・プログラミングとはつまり何なのか ・どんなところが便利なのか ・プログラミングの面白さとはどんなところなのか ・一般のビジネスパーソンでも知っておくべきなのか、簡単にできる方法はあるのか といった内容をまとめています。 プログラミング未経験者の営業マン、村口くんと一緒に学んでみましょう！

Twenty projects using the Raspberry Pi, a tiny and affordable computer, for beginners looking to make cool things right away. Projects are explained with full-color visuals and simple step-by-step instructions.20 Easy Raspberry Pi Projects is a beginner-friendly collection of electronics projects, perfectly suited for kids, parents, educators, and hobbyists looking to level up their hardware skills.After a crash course to get you set up with your Raspberry Pi, you'll learn how to build interactive projects like a digital drum set; a WiFi controlled robot; a Pong game; an intruder alarm that sends email notifications; a gas leak detector; a weather forecaster; and IoT gadgets that control electronics around the house. Along the way, you'll work with core components like LCD screens, cameras, sensors, and even learn how to set up your own server.Each project provides step-by-step instructions, full-color photos and circuit diagrams, and the complete code to bring your build to life. If you're ready to hit the ground running and make something interesting, let 20 Easy Raspberry Pi Projects be your guide.

全くの初心者がプログラミングを勉強したいとき、さまざまな疑問が湧いてきます。「プログラミングで何ができるのか知りたい」「どの言語を覚えればいいの?」「自分は文系だけど大丈夫?」本書はそうしたプログラマー未満のユーザーを対象に、プログラミング言語を学習する前に知っておきたい基礎知識を図やイラストで解説。これからプログラミング言語を学びたいユーザーもスムーズにその入り口に立てるでしょう。