Wiki Page, Summer Workshop Math and CS: Intro to Programming: CodeCombat

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2016-07-27T21:00:16-06:00

Intro to Programming

In this activity you will be introduce to the Python programming language.

First, watch the following Khan Academy video that explains what programming is and why it is important in our daily lives.

Next, we will use a game called CodeCombat in which will write code that will allow your character to collect gems and kill monsters!

You will learn how to:

write instructions using Python syntax

call methods using arguments

use strings

use "while" loops

use variables

You are expected to complete just the first 16 levels in class!

Here is the link to the online game: codecombat.com

Interesting Facts about the Python Programming Language:

Python is a language used by Google and NASA

It was created in 1991

It is intended to be a highly readable language

It uses indentation