An introductory course on computers and programming focusing on logic building and problem-solving skills through hands-on exercises.

This language-agnostic course is your guide to programming and acquiring problem-solving skills. You will start reviewing the anatomy of computers and the binary number system. You will then look at the lifecycle of a program before moving on to the core concepts of programming. Overall, the primary focus of this course is logic building within the context of computer science and programming.

Throughout each chapter, you will get hands-on experience with exercises and quizzes to solidify what you’ve learned. If you’re looking to build strong programming fundamentals then this course is the perfect place to start.

Introduction to Computers & Programming

## What is a program?

When a manager wants an employee to perform a task, they give out specific instructions to carry out the job. For example, if your manager needs you to find the profit for June, they will direct you to subtract expenses incurred from the revenue earned in June. Similarly, when we want a computer to calculate the profit or solve a problem for us, we must provide clear and concise instructions on how to solve the problem.

# What is a program?

When a manager wants an employee to perform a task, they give out specific instructions to carry out the job. For example, if your manager needs you to find the profit for June, they will direct you to subtract expenses incurred from the revenue earned in June. Similarly, when we want a computer to calculate the profit or solve a problem for us, we must provide clear and concise instructions on how to solve the problem.

Understand what a program is and how computer languages enable us to write a program.

Introduction

Getting to Know Computers

Problem Solving

Variables

Decision in Programs

Repetition in Programs

Conclusion

How to Write Computer Programs?

What is a program?