Why learn programming? ... and why python? - Hsanokklis/2023-2024-Tech-journal GitHub Wiki
Python is a great first language to learn, besides being the 3rd most popular language in useLinks to an external site., it's emphasis on readability and good designLinks to an external site. makes it great for new programmers. Python is extremely popular across a wide array of fields... you will find a use for it! Python is incredibly popular for data analytics, scripting, digital forensics and web server backends. Most importantly, the knowledge you learn will transfer across computing languages.
Learning to program is the best way to understand how a computer really works. We will be moving from consumption of technology (as a consumer) to being producers. This course assumes no prior programming experience. The assignments do include extra credit components and if you have prior programming experience I encourage you to try to finish these components.
The best way to learn to program is to actively program. Instead of passively reading, type in the examples and try them (I cannot emphasize this enough).