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Series
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Don't just buy a new video game, make one! Don't just download the latest app, help design it! Don't just play on your phone. Program it."--President Obama Behind the screen of your phone, tablet, computer, or game console lies a secret language that makes it all work. Computer code has become as integral to our daily lives and reading and writing, even if you didn't know it. Now it's time to plug in and start creating the same technology you're...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"In recent years, computer programming, or coding, has become a core competency for all kinds of skilled workers, opening the door to a variety of jobs. Among these are jobs in Internet security, which is a field that has grown in importance as more people work, shop, and play online. This essential guide introduces readers to the types of jobs available in this field both now and in the future, and the industries these jobs serve. It also discusses...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The military relies on computer systems for all sorts of tasks, including communication, data analysis, geospatial analysis, decision-making, weapons control, simulation, testing, and administration. Many of these systems are coded by enlisted members of the military or by outside contractors hired by the military. This cool volume introduces readers to the types of coding jobs available in the military today and in the future, and explores the types...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The availability of energy affects every aspect of our lives, from driving to electricity and computer function. Coding is crucial to energy creation and distribution. It plays a vital role in locating new sources of traditional fossil fuels, building alternative energy systems, evaluating the impact of new energy systems on the environment, and creating smart grids to distribute energy efficiently. This book explains the opportunities for coders...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Since the advent of computers, coding has played an important role in technology. In the twenty-first century, coders are needed now more than ever to ensure technologies continue to flourish and entertain. There are now many exciting career opportunities for coders in the entertainment and gaming industry. Many of today's most popular movies and TV shows are increasingly dependent on computer-generated special effects. Meanwhile, video games have...
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