Название: Programming for beginners The fundamentals: Basic introduction to programming concepts with fractals (Volume 1)Автор: Bjorn Inge F. Westerheim
Издательство: Independently published
Год: Last updated 10/4/2021 (Draft version)
Страниц: 201
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true)
Размер: 11.9 MB
Introductory text to programming based around building a fractal generator. It introduces basic concepts such as variables, data types, looping, decision making and basic programming strategies while working towards drawing a Mandelbrot fractal to the screen. This is the first out of two volumes. The first volume primes readers by exposing them to basic theory and code.
When I set out to learn a new programming language, the first thing I will try on my own, is to make a color plot of a 2D function. I do not go by a specific function, but randomly choose some complicated function. Not for any other reason, but to create something interesting and colorful. Eventually this approach has led me to the wonder of fractals. You have probably seen them in their various shapes at some point. They come in different forms, but all have this recognizable complex quality to them.
Who is this book for?
I have written this book with complete beginners in mind. Previous exposure to programming is not a requirement at all. Throughout the book, I will touch on basic math to explain certain topics. You may benefit from having at least a passing knowledge of basic math, but I will do my best to explain everything in detail. If you had some previous experience in programming (e.g. you took a basic course in programming at some point), but you forgot all about it, this course may be for you as well.
If you are familiar with programming concepts, but feel the urge to get back in to programming, you may want to quickly skim through this book, and then jump quickly over to “Volume 2: Creating code”
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