31:[] 2f:{"title":"Chapter 7: Next steps","cells":[{"id":6845,"value":"chapterTitle(chapterIndex)","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"ojs"},{"id":6740,"value":"chapterProgress(chapterIndex)","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"ojs"},{"id":6750,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":6962,"value":"**Programming is used everywhere**. Absolutely every aspect of modern life is touched by technology, which is powered by layers upon layers of programs, all interacting with each other.\n\nYour interest in programming is probably heavily dictated by your interest in other domains.","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":6757,"value":"toc = getToc(chapterIndex)","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"ojs"},{"id":6783,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7347,"value":"## Pick a topic","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7348,"value":"What kind of programs do you want to write?\n\nLimit your immediate focus to a topic you care about. Perhaps related to your current profession, hobby or personal life. You probably already have some ideas, since you’re reading this.\n\nNext, write your first program in that field. Keep it simple and build up from there.","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":6885,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7353,"value":"## Start programming now","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7354,"value":"What can you do with programming? Nowadays, everyday office tools like Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, or even simple note taking tools like Notion support programming. Designers create prototypes with programmable logic in Figma.\n\nNot all programmers use obscure and complicated editors. Modern programming tools integrate helpful tools like syntax highlighting, error checking, suggestions and inline documentation to help you learn faster and be more productive.\n\nHere are some attractive options to write your first program today:","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7033,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7369,"value":"### ${icon(\"observable\")} Observable","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7435,"value":"You’re using Observable right now, in your web browser. Great for data analysis, homework, notes and small general-purpose utilities.\n\n→ Explore on observablehq.com \n→ Demo notebooks @jerryjappinen \n→ Tutorials","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":6775,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7371,"value":"### ${icon(\"googleSheetsColor\")} Google Sheets","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7433,"value":"Runs in your browser. Spreadsheets, data visualisation.\n\nYou could use Google Sheets for personal budgeting or project management, for example.\n\n→ Try on sheets.google.com","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7004,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7373,"value":"### ${icon(\"notion\")} Notion","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7431,"value":"Runs in your browser. Great for spreadsheets, project management systems, record keeping.\n\nYou could use Notion for apartment hunting, personal budgeting or project management, for example.\n\n→ Try on notion.so \n→ Explore formulas","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":6800,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7383,"value":"### ${icon(\"rowscolor\")} Rows","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7429,"value":"Modern spreasheet app, similar to Google Sheets. Runs in your browser.\n\n→ Try on rows.com","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":6815,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7385,"value":"### ${icon(\"marimocolor\")} marimo","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7427,"value":"Similar to Observable, but for Python. Easy way to get into Python.\n\n→ Try on marimo.app","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7375,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7387,"value":"### ${icon(\"deepnoteColor\")} Deepnote","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7425,"value":"Similar to Marimo, but more advanced. Targeted towards spreadsheets and data visualisation. Easy way to get into Python.\n\n→ Try on deepnote.com","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7376,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7389,"value":"### ${icon(\"satyrnColor\")} Satyrn","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7423,"value":"Mac app for simple Python notebooks. Easy way to get into Python.\n\n→ Download from satyrn.app","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7378,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7391,"value":"### ${icon(\"codeSandboxColor\")} CodeSandbox","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7421,"value":"Runs in your browser. Can be used to build professional services in multiple languages, including JavaScript and Python.\n\nGreat for building real web services using popular, advanced frameworks. You will learn basics of version control and infrastructure.\n\n→ Try on codesandbox.io","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7393,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7394,"value":"### ${icon(\"figmaColor\")} Figma","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7419,"value":"Runs in your browser. Great for interactive prototypes and UI logic using variables and conditional statements.\n\n→ Try on figma.com","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7397,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7398,"value":"## Stay active","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7489,"value":"Computer science is interesting, fun and easy to approach. Keep learning, as little or as much per day as works for you.\n\nWith the right resources, you can find an angle that helps you move towards your goals and keeps your mind refreshed. Here are some recommendations:","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7463,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7464,"value":"### Computerphile","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7400,"value":"Computerphile’s videos are extremely popular and a great gateway to various applications and history of programming:","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7467,"value":"→ Computerphile on YouTube","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7402,"value":"youtube('PZRI1IfStY0')","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"ojs"},{"id":7404,"value":"Computerphile does a great job making even advanced topics approachable, and showing just how widely programming can be applied in interesting ways.","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7459,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7461,"value":"### cs251.com","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7452,"value":"If you want to keep learning more fundamentals of computer science, I recommend this video-based course from cs251.com","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7498,"value":"→ Try on cs251.com","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7456,"value":"youtube(\"BKyWvce2yAY\")","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"ojs"},{"id":7411,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7501,"value":"### Platforms","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7503,"value":"- Khan academy: [khanacademy.org](https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming)\n- [freeCodeCamp.org](https://www.freecodecamp.org/)\n- Udemy: [udemy.com](https://www.udemy.com/)","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7508,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7505,"value":"### Other recommendations","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7414,"value":"- Rich resource with book and course recommendations: [inventwithpython.com](https://inventwithpython.com/)\n- Udemy course: [Python essentials for absolute beginners](https://www.udemy.com/course/chatgpt-for-solving-errors-in-python-codes-within-seconds/)\n- Bite-sized programming exercises at [Advent of Code](https://adventofcode.com/)","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":7380,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":6816,"value":"chapterFooter(chapterIndex)","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"ojs"},{"id":6820,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":6821,"value":"aboutAuthor","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"ojs"},{"id":278,"value":"---","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"md"},{"id":6809,"value":"chapterIndex = 7","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"ojs"},{"id":2777,"value":"import {\n getToc,\n tocCopyButton,\n note,\n youtube,\n bookStyles,\n chapterTitle,\n chapterProgress,\n chapterFooter,\n aboutAuthor\n} from \"b20b90ae4c08d3fb\"","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"ojs"},{"id":7359,"value":"import { icon } from \"@jerryjappinen/icons\"","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"ojs"},{"id":7472,"value":"import { link } from \"@jerryjappinen/snippets\"","pinned":true,"hidden":false,"mode":"ojs"},{"id":7318,"value":"tocCopyButton(toc)","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"ojs"},{"id":7026,"value":"bookStyles","pinned":false,"hidden":false,"mode":"ojs"}],"files":"$W31","stdlib":"1","titling":"auto"}