Directory of Coding Resources

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Have some fun with computers, by learning how to code and instruct it to do tasks, help with homework, display graphics, create games, and share information with friends.

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• CSS
• HTML
• Java
• JavaScript

Resources in This Category

• Alice

  http://www.alice.org/
  Introduction to computer programming in 3D environments.

• ARIS

  http://arisgames.org/
  An open-source tool for creating mobile learning games, stories, documentaries, place-based learning activities, citizen science and citizen journalism activities.

• BlackGirlsCode

  http://www.blackgirlscode.com/
  Empowering girls to become innovators in STEM fields, leaders in their communities, and builders of their own futures through exposure to computer science and technology.

• Browserling

  https://www.browserling.com/
  Live, interactive cross-browser testing.

• CGI 101

  http://www.cgi101.com/learn/
  Provides quite simple online tutorials and script libraries though not all scripts seem to work.

• Code Academy

  http://www.codecademy.com/
  Lessons to learn to code interactively.

• Code Avengers

  http://www.codeavengers.com/
  Learn how to code games, apps and websites with fun and effective interactive games. HTML, CSS and JavaScript tutorials are for beginners.

• Code School

  https://www.codeschool.com/
  Teaches web technologies via browser with video lessons, coding challenges, and screencasts.

• CodeCombat

  http://codecombat.com/
  Learn programming with a multiplayer live coding strategy game. You're a wizard, and your spells are JavaScript.

• CoderDojo

  http://coderdojo.com/
  Open source, volunteer led, global movement of free coding clubs for young people. Wiki with articles, tutorials and community events.

• Developer.com

  http://www.developer.com/
  Programming directory for scripts, source code, examples, and help.

• Erle Robotics GitBook

  http://erlerobot.github.io/erle_gitbook/
  Learn how to use the drone Erle, a low cost and open personal drone.

• Font Awesome

  http://fontawesome.io/
  Set of icons, specially designed for websites and applications. Compatible with screen readers, vectors, icons scale to any size. Provides a handy CSS sheet with ready-for-use animations. Open source.

• Game Mechanic Explorer

  http://gamemechanicexplorer.com/
  Collection of concrete examples for various game mechanics, algorithms, and effects. The examples are all implemented in JavaScript using the Phaser game framework, but the concepts and methods are general and can be adapted to any engine.

• Game Programming Patterns

  http://gameprogrammingpatterns.com/
  On strategies and problem solving, common mistakes and solutions for creating games.

• How Stuff Works: CGI Scripting

  http://www.howstuffworks.com/cgi.htm
  Tutorial that describes how to add CGI scripting to a web site.

• How to Think Like a Computer Scientist

  http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/index.html
  Use python language to explain mastering on problem solving.

• Inform

  http://inform7.com/
  A design system for interactive fiction based on natural language. Code that reads like English.

• Invent with Python

  http://inventwithpython.com/
  Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python is a free ebook programming tutorial for the Python programming language. Learn how to program by making fun games.

• Khan Academy - Computer programming

  https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/cs
  Learn the fundamentals of programming, explore programs made by others. Write your own programs and share them.

• Kids Ruby

  http://www.kidsruby.com/
  Have fun and make games, or hack your homework using Ruby.

• Learn to Program

  https://pine.fm/LearnToProgram/
  The basics of programming in Ruby.

• Microsoft Small Basic

  http://www.smallbasic.com/
  Is a simplified version of Microsoft's programming language Visual Basic, suitable for kids and beginners. It includes dozens of lessons and exercises that explain basic programming concepts in detail.

• MIT: Scratch

  http://scratch.mit.edu/
  Program your own interactive stories, games, and animations.

• OpenClassroom

  http://openclassroom.stanford.edu/MainFolder/HomePage.php
  Free educational videos on computer science.

• P2PU |

  https://p2pu.org/
  A University for the Web. Built by an open community

• PhoneGap

  http://phonegap.com/
  Easily create apps using web technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Project Euler

  http://projecteuler.net/
  Dedicated to the fascinating world of mathematics and programming.

• Raspberry Pi

  http://www.raspberrypi.org/
  A low cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It is a capable little device that enables people of all ages to explore computing, and to learn how to program in languages like Scratch and Python. It’s capable of doing everything you’d expect a desktop computer to do, from browsing the internet and playing high-definition video, to making spreadsheets, word-processing, and playing games.

• Sitepoint.com

  http://www.sitepoint.com/
  Provides tips, expert advice and articles about DHTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, ASP, CGI, Perl, ASP, PHP and MySQL with a hands on approach in building a successful website.

• Snake Wrangling for Kids

  https://code.google.com/p/swfk/
  Programming puzzles, and illustrations, uses Python 3.

• Teaching Tree

  http://www.teachingtree.co/cs/tree
  Explore concepts in Computer Science by clicking nodes in a tree.

• Tech Girlz

  http://www.techgirlz.org/
  Hosts and promotes a variety of events for young women in tech. Events, summer camps, blog.

• Udacity - Introduction to Computer Science

  https://www.udacity.com/course/cs101
  Explores and explains the study with diagrams in videos.

• Webmaker

  https://webmaker.org/
  Tools, events and teaching guides that allow webmakers to create content and understand how the web works.

• XML

  https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/XML
  A document format capable of describing many different kinds of data. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the sharing of data across different systems, particularly programs and APIs connected via the Internet

 

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