Author Description

Millions of people sit down at their computer every day, and create new things with a few taps of their fingers. How, you ask? By programming. Through this book, you too will be able to create many amazing new things, such as a full web server and website, and host it on the web, learn how the operating system that you use every day handles memory and data, and discover the joys of programming for fun. Whether you're 12 or 120, this book is designed for all ages, so don't be afraid to jump into the fray and give it a shot. You don't know what you're capable of until you try. In Chapter 1, we'll overview the basics of computational thinking and syntax using Python. In Chapter 2, the wonders of Javascript and NodeJS will be revealed, and server programming unveiled. In Chapter 3, you'll program a fully working web server, and host it online. Finally, in Chapter 4, C++ will show you how the OS handles your commands and holding data. Then, you'll be programming at light speed.