Introduction to Coding

What is Coding?
Coding is giving instructions to a computer in a language it understands (HTML, Python, JavaScript, etc.).
Programming Languages
Examples include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Java, C/C++, C#, Dart, and more.
What Can You Build?
  1. Applications
    1. Websites (e.g., Facebook, Amazon)
    2. Mobile apps (e.g., WhatsApp, Instagram)
    3. Desktop software (e.g., Word, Photoshop)
    4. Games (e.g., Fortnite, Minecraft)
  2. Automations Repetitive tasks like data entry or email sending can be automated with scripts.
  3. Data Analysis
    1. Analyze datasets (Python, pandas)
    2. Create visualizations (Matplotlib, Tableau)
  4. IoT & Devices
    1. Microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
    2. Smart home systems
  5. AI & ML Build models to predict outcomes, recognize images, and understand speech.
  6. Cybersecurity Create penetration testing and forensics tools.
  7. APIs Integrate services (e.g., weather data in your app).
  8. Game Dev Use engines like Unity (C#) or Unreal (C++).
  9. Business Systems Backend for inventory, billing, HR, and more.