Coding Lessons for New Coders
Start here. These short lessons explain Python, Thonny, and the basic building blocks used in every program.
Typing becomes code. Code becomes logic. Logic becomes programs.
Follow the lessons in order to understand how simple typed instructions turn into loops, decisions, and full working programs.
Follow the lessons in order to understand how simple typed instructions turn into loops, decisions, and full working programs.
Python and Thonny
Explains what Python is, what Thonny is, and how code gets from the keyboard to the computer.
✓Python as a coding language
✓Thonny as the beginner tool
✓How pressing Run makes code happen
Building Blocks of Programs
Shows the three ideas that appear in almost every program: order, repetition, and choices.
✓Sequence: steps in order
✓Iteration: repeat actions with loops
✓Decision: choose one path or another