Introduction

Learn about the contents and importance of this course.

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Importance of coding

A computer is an electronic device. Therefore, every piece of information stored in it is in the form of 0s and 1s where 0 means a low voltage and 1 means a high voltage. It also means everything in the digital world is made up of 0s and 1s, including:

  • Documents
  • Pictures
  • Movies
  • Websites
  • Games

In short, any application we use on a computer or mobile device is made of 0s and 11s. Programs control and create all these sequences of 0s and 1s. The tools that help create documents, movies, and games are all programs. In this course, we’ll learn to develop programs.

Coding is a fundamental skill for several jobs in computer and information technology. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs in computing are expected to grow by 23% between 2022 and 2032, making it one of the fastest-growing fields.

The best thing about this course is that all you need is a device and an internet connection to acquire coding skills.

Course contents

The programs we learn in this course are simple and specially designed for learners with no programming background. This course introduces the basics of programming, which are as follows:

  • Declaring and using variables
  • Making decisions
  • Performing repeated tasks
  • Understanding arrays and strings
  • Reusing the code with functions

Advantages of C++

The programming language used in this course is C++. It’s a high-level language, which means it’s understandable to humans. C++ has many advantages; a few are listed below :

  • It’s a general-purpose programming language used in many different fields.
  • Programmers who use it are in high demand for jobs. It also presents other financial opportunities for professionals who use it for software development.
  • It has a large community and forums where developers can actively share and resolve issues.

The essential ingredient to help you learn this course is your interest. The fact that you’re here and reading this page means that you’ve got what it takes!

Even if you know nothing about programming and C++, you can learn a lot from this course. The practice programs and embedded code will help build your confidence and skills. So let’s get started!