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The Open University

Simple coding

The Open University via OpenLearn

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Have you ever wanted to try out simple coding? Want to understand the basics of what it entails? This course introduces you to the skills, concepts and jargon of coding. 

Syllabus

  • 1 Introduction
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Sequence
  • 2 Sequence
  • 2.1 The art of failure
  • 3 Selection
  • 3 Selection
  • 3.1 And now for something not completely different
  • 4 Iteration (part 1)
  • 4 Iteration (part 1)
  • 5 Functions
  • 5 Functions
  • 5.1 The input function
  • 5.2 A conversion function
  • 6 Iteration (part 2)
  • 6 Iteration (part 2)
  • 6.1 The oldest algorithm
  • Summary

Reviews

4.7 rating, based on 6 Class Central reviews

3.7 rating at OpenLearn based on 119 ratings

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  • Ngawang Uden
    3
    Since I am a slow pace learner,this course was a perfect match for me.I have no doubt that everyone will regret not doing the course any earlier.So I think this course is perfect fit for everyone especially the beginners into this programming field.

    Though the course was meant to finish in 2 hours,i took approximately three days to complete and i pretty much enjoyed all those learnings and activities.The author of this course have made writing sophisticated and much comprehensive for everyone.I learned a lots and gained a lots.Loved this course at the fullest!!!
  • Elijah Pruitt
    2
    Took me about an hour to complete. Was really fun to be able to actually see how your edits reacted to the original code.
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    Noor
    1
    It was very usefull to me to get know mor e about coding . It is just excellent 👍 and fantastic.in this course
  • Sangeetha
    The Open University's Simple Coding course via provides a solid foundation for beginners. It's a great way to start learning coding concepts for free with structured content. However, supplementing it with more interactive coding practice from other platforms might be necessary to gain practical experience.
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    Aiswarya Raju
    The course is very helpful to gain knowledge in simple coding for beginners in a short time. Thanks a lot to putting this course.
  • Johney
    This course is very useful for the person who doesn't have any coding knowledge,and has to begin career on software sector, for me it takes 3 hrs to complete.

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