Practical Coding Foundations

Learn how to configure your computer with the essential tools and software needed for coding, so you can start writing and running programs right away.

Master the command line interface to navigate your file system, run programs, and work like a professional developer.

Discover how to edit code directly in the terminal using powerful text editors, giving you flexibility to code anywhere.

Write and execute your first programs while learning fundamental concepts like variables, data types, and basic syntax.

Learn to track changes, collaborate with others, and safely experiment with your code using Git and version control systems.

Understand how to make your programs make decisions and repeat actions using conditionals and loops.

Explore how to organize, store, and manipulate collections of information using data structures like lists and dictionaries.

Learn to write reusable blocks of code that make your programs organized, efficient, and easier to understand.

Discover how to read from and write to files, enabling your programs to save data and process external information.

Develop the skills to find and fix errors in your code, turning frustrating bugs into learning opportunities.

Plan and build small, realistic scripts and tools with AI as your coding partner.

Learn to effectively collaborate with AI coding assistants to accelerate your development and solve problems faster.

Apply everything you've learned by building a complete project from scratch, solidifying your skills through hands-on practice.