Introduction to Computer Programming for Beginners 2024
This course, which falls under the category of Computer Science and it is all about Computer Programming and coding for beginners, will help you get started with coding in 6 Programming Languages: C++, C, Python, SQL, Java and C#. Also, you will learn the main concepts of Programming, as well as about the Programmer’s Mindset. Moreover, it will help you learn more about the main phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
WHAT OTHER STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THE COURSE:
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“yes very good and easy to understand”
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“It is has very good lectures for understanding”
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“This course is amazing. Besides the introduction to different programming languages such as C++, C, Python, C#, Java, etc., it helps you build step by step a mindset someone needs to have in order to become a better programmer…would definitely recommend it!”
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“Very understandable, a complete guide!”
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“Awesome course on the fundamentals of programming!!”
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“Well organised, clear goals/objectives set. Well structured course with many useful live demos. Comfortable to follow and understand instructor.”
THE BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE:
By the time you complete this course:
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You will know what is the required skill set in order to become a great Computer Programmer.
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You will know more about the Programmer’s mindset.
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You will know the main programming principles and fundamentals.
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You will know the main phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
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You will be able to start working with the following programming languages and write simple programs: C#, SQL, Java, C, C++ and Python.
MAJOR LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Programming is everywhere. In almost every aspect of our lives, we interact with software applications. From mobile apps and Operating Systems, to sophisticated Enterprise-scale applications and Artificial Intelligence, all of these, and even more, are created with Programming.
This makes Programming, one of the most important skills on the technical field.
This course, is definitely a must for beginners that are just starting out with computer Programming and coding, but it is also useful for any technical level, since besides the main principles of programming, it also talks about the Programmer’s Mindset, that is the required skill set every great Programmer must have.
Throughout the course, I will take you through what you need to know, in order to get started with computer programming fast and easy.
First, we will discuss about the required skill set for becoming a great Programmer.
Then we will talk about the basic computer programming principles and fundamentals such as: abstraction, algorithms, data structures, functions, inheritance, and more.
After that, we will discuss more about programming languages, such as: what are the factors that define a Programming Language as popular, how to choose a Programming Language, types of Databases, and more.
Then we will talk about the main phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) which can help you efficiently design and develop robust enterprise-scale applications.
Right after that, we will talk about some of the most popular programming and scripting languages, such as: C#, SQL, Java, C, C++ and Python. Within this section, you will get introduced to these programming languages, learn about their main code constructs and how to start writing computer programs using these popular programming languages.
After all the above, in order to combine theory with practice, we will develop together two simple software applications, that is a Text Editor application and an Image Viewer application.
Finally, via the “Special Topics” section, you will learn how to implement many other special tasks in different Programming Languages and development environments, such as Visual Studio.
PREREQUISITES:
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No prior technical knowledge is required
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This course is very useful for all technical levels
THIS COURSE CONTAINS/OFFERS:
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8+ hours of high-quality video lectures and guides.
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Step by step live demonstrations and guides that can help you get started with C#, SQL, Java, C, C++ and Python.
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Downloadable resources with useful information and links.
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Useful quizzes for testing your knowledge on each section.
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A major practice test in the end of the course.
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Ability to ask the instructor questions via the Q&A section.
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Certificate on course completion.
Also, the course is updated with new educational material on a regular basis.
You and Programming
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Welcome to the Course! What will you Learn?This is the introduction to the course. We will talk about how this course is structured and what will you learn after completing this course.
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The Philosophy of Computer Programming
This lecture discusses why besides the technical knowledge, there is a philosophy for Programming.
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How Will this Course Help You?
This lecture, discusses how can this course help you, in your Programming career.
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Terminology and Definitions
In this lecture, we will talk about the main programming terms and definitions, that are used throughout the course.
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IntroductionTest what you've learned in this introductory section.
Main Programming Principles
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Section Overview
This overview summarizes what will you learn in this section.
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The Right Reasons for Choosing Programming as a Field of Study
This lecture, discusses the reasons for choosing Computer Programming as a field of study and career.
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Programming is Science but also an Art
In this lecture, we discuss the reasons that make Computer Programming besides Science, also an Art.
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Skills Required for Programming aka the Right Ingredients
In this lecture, we discuss the skill set that is required for becoming a great Programmer.
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Section Recap
This lecture, summarizes what you have learned in this section.
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You and Programming
Test your knowledge on what you have learned in this section!
Programming Languages
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Section Overview
This overview summarizes what will you learn in this section.
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Why do you Need to Know the Main Programming Principles?
This lecture, discusses why you need to know the main Programming Principles.
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Abstraction
This lecture, discusses about Abstraction in Computer Programming.
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Algorithms
This lecture, discusses about Algorithms and Algorithmic Thinking in Computer Programming.
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Data Structures
This lecture, discusses about Data Structures in Computer Programming.
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Functions
This lecture, discusses about Functions and Methods in Computer Programming.
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Inheritance
This lecture, discusses about Inheritance in Object-Oriented Computer Programming.
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Loops
This lecture, discusses about Loops in Computer Programming.
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Branch Logic
This lecture, discusses about Branch Logic in Computer Programming.
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Exception Handling
This lecture, discusses about Exception Handling in Computer Programming.
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Section Recap
This lecture, summarizes what you have learned in this section.
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Main Programming Principles
Test your knowledge on what you have learned in this section!
Programming and the Software Development Life Cycle
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Section Overview
This overview summarizes what will you learn in this section.
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Popular Programming Languages
This lecture discusses about popular Programming Languages and what are the factors that define a Programming Language as popular.
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How to Choose a Programming Language
This lecture, discusses about the factors which you can take into consideration for deciding with which Programming Language to work.
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Working with new Programming Languages
This lecture, discusses how you can approach the process of learning a new Programming Language.
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Do you Need a Database?
This lecture, discusses about the different types of Databases and whether you need one or not.
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Data Access
This lecture, discusses how you can connect your program to a database.
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Section Recap
This lecture, summarizes what you have learned in this section.
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Programming Languages
Test your knowledge on what you have learned in this section!
Let’s Use Some Programming Languages
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Section Overview
This overview summarizes what will you learn in this section.
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Programming is a Fun, Problem-Solving Technique
This lecture, helps you see Programming as a fun, problem-solving technique.
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Requirements Extraction and Analysis
This lecture discusses about the Requirements Extraction and Analysis phase in the Software Development Life Cycle.
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Control Flow Graph: Diagrams Do Help
This lecture discusses about the Control Flow Graph phase in the Software Development Life Cycle.
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Specifications
This lecture discusses about the Specifications phase in the Software Development Life Cycle.
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Software Design
This lecture discusses about the Software Design phase in the Software Development Life Cycle.
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Development not Just Coding
This lecture discusses about the Development phase in the Software Development Life Cycle and that is should not be considered as just coding.
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Testing and Debugging
This lecture discusses about the Testing and Debugging phase in the Software Development Life Cycle.
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Quality Assurance
This lecture discusses about the Quality Assurance phase in the Software Development Life Cycle.
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Maintenance: That's Why you Need to Write Clean Code
This lecture discusses about the Maintenance phase in the Software Development Life Cycle.
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Section Recap
This lecture, summarizes what you have learned in this section.
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Programming and the Software Development Life Cycle
Test your knowledge on what you have learned in this section!
Databases (Updated)
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Section Overview
This overview summarizes what will you learn in this section.
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C#
In this lecture and live demonstration, you will get introduced to the C# Programming Language, learn about its main code constructs and how to start writing C# computer programs.
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SQL
In this lecture and live demonstration, you will get introduced to the SQL Scripting Language in SQL Server, learn about its main code constructs and how to start using it.
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Java
In this lecture and live demonstration, you will get introduced to the Java Programming Language, learn about its main code constructs and how to start writing Java computer programs.
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C
In this lecture and live demonstration, you will get introduced to the C Programming Language, learn about its main code constructs and how to start writing C computer programs.
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C++
In this lecture and live demonstration, you will get introduced to the C++ Programming Language, learn about its main code constructs and how to start writing C++ computer programs.
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Python
In this lecture and live demonstration, you will get introduced to the Python Programming Language, learn about its main code constructs and how to start writing Python computer programs.
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Your Next Programming Language
In this lecture, we will talk about the challenge of learning your next Programming Language now that you know the main Programming Principles and the Philosophy of Programming.
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Section Recap
This lecture, summarizes what you have learned in this section.
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Let’s Use Some Programming Languages
Test your knowledge on what you have learned in this section.
Let’s Build a Simple Text Editor (Guide)
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About this SectionLearn more about this new section.
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How to Install SQL Server 2019 on a Standalone Windows Machine
Via this lecture and demo, you will learn how to install SQL Server 2019 on a standalone Windows machine.
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What is SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)?
In this lecture, we will be discussing about SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), that is one of Microsoft’s popular management tools for SQL Server and Azure SQL.
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How to Download and Install SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Via this lecture and demo, you will learn how to download and install SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) on Windows.
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Connecting to SQL Server Using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Via this lecture and demo, you will learn how to connect to the SQL Server instance, previously installed on the demo environment.
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Creating Databases and Other Objects in SQL Server
Via this lecture and demo, you will learn how to create databases and other objects in SQL Server via SQL Server Management Studio.
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How to Offline Install SQL Server on Ubuntu Linux
In this lecture and demo, we are going to talk about SQL Server on Linux and we are going to perform an offline installation of SQL Server 2019 on Ubuntu Linux.
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Benefits of Primary Keys in Database Tables
In this lecture, we will be discussing about the benefits of primary keys in database tables.
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Benefits of Using Stored Procedures in Databases
In this lecture, we will be discussing about the benefits of using stored procedures in databases.
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Differences Between Batch and Streaming Data
In this lecture, we will be discussing about the differences between batch and streaming data.
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Useful T-SQL Scripts for SQL Development
In this lecture, you will learn many useful T-SQL tips and tricks that will help you with SQL Server development.
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How to Find the Version of a SQL Server Instance
Via this lecture and live demonstration, you will learn how to easily retrieve version information about your SQL Server instances.
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What are T-SQL Snippets in SSMS?
Via this lecture and live demonstration, you will learn all about T-SQL snippets in SSMS.
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What are Non-Relational Databases (NoSQL)?
In this lecture, we will be discussing about Non-Relational Database Management Systems, also known as NoSQL Databases.
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What is Data Security?
In this lecture, we will be discussing about Data Security.
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What is Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) in SQL Server?
In this lecture, we will be discussing about Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) in SQL Server, which is used for encrypting data-at-rest.
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Best Practices for Securing Databases
In this lecture, we will be discussing about some of the main best practices for securing databases.
Let’s Build a Simple Image Viewer (Guide)
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Section Overview
This is an overview on what you will be learning in this section.
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Designing the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
In this lecture and demo, we will design the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for our simple Text Editor, in Visual Studio 2019.
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Adding Event Handling Code
In this lecture and demo, we will talk about event handling and add the necessary event handling code for all the components/controls in our simple Text Editor project.
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How to Add an Exception Handling Mechanism
In this lecture and demo, we will add exception handling code, to our simple Text Editor project.
