Computer Science Principles: Programming

Programming is what allows us to make computers, devices, and the Internet perform amazing tasks, entertain us, and simplify our lives. While programming seems complicated, every programming challenge can be broken down into sections of code that you can define, control, and even reuse. You can learn the basic concepts of coding without needing to know a specific programming language.

Join Doug Winnie as he explains the principles of programming and helps you connect to core concepts by exploring three ways that programmers perform their jobs. Doug starts by sharing the history of coding and then dives into functions, values, variables, and parameters used to define actions. He covers capturing input from users, creating conditional tests, using loops with arrays, and object-oriented programming basics. He also takes you beyond programming, into processes like debugging, refactoring, and building iteratively.

Using LinkedIn Learning

Want to keep learning on LinkedIn? You can create a free LinkedIn account, but access to LinkedIn Learning usually requires a paid subscription or access provided through an employer, school, library, or other organization.

If you choose to use LinkedIn Learning, keep in mind that your progress in this course will not transfer, so you’ll be starting fresh there.

How to create a LinkedIn account:

1. Go to LinkedIn and select Join now.
2. Enter your email address and create a password.
3. Follow the prompts to finish setting up your account.
4. Once signed in, you can explore LinkedIn Learning and review the access options available to you.