Coding Lessons for New Coders
Start here. These short lessons explain Python, Thonny, and the basic building blocks used in every program.
Learn what coding is, then learn the patterns that make programs work.
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