A guide to this book -- What is coding -- Getting ready to Scratch -- Talk to the animals -- Painting pictures in Scratch -- The clones attack -- Dance hero -- Are you ready for Python? -- Turtles all the way -- Loopy shapes -- Fun with strings -- Programming in the real world -- Find out more

Ever wondered how to make your computer do what you want it to? If so, then it is time to get coding! A Beginner's Guide to Coding is an easy-to-follow guide to the basics of coding, using the free programming languages of Scratch and Python. These step-by-step projects will have you talking to your own chatbot or making your own computer games in no time. Accessible, engaging and fun, this book is bursting with eye-catching illustrations and fantastic projects to introduce you to the world of coding