Writing Computer Code

by Chris Minnick and Eva Holland

Published 10 January 2016

A technology book for kids!

Learning how to code can be like learning a foreign language.This book serves as an excellent guide to help you start writing in the odd-looking languages that make the web work. Follow simple steps as you work with real code to build your own web robots.

  • Create your robot—write code that builds your robot's body and structure
  • Give your bot some style—add code lines that customize your robot's color and shape
  • Get your robot moving—finish off your robot with code that teaches it how to dance

Technology Requirements:
Hardware – PC or tablet with Internet connection running Windows 7 or higher or Mac with Internet connection running Mac OS X 10.7 or higher

Software – Web browser to access JSFiddle.net: Google Chrome™, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, or Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9.0 or higher