Confident Coding

Bronze Second Place Winner: Axiom Awards 2018 - Business Technology Category. If you want to master the basics of coding and jump-start your career, Confident Coding is the book for you. Everyone has a digital life, but few truly understand how the software that dominates the world works. Coding is one of the most in-demand skills in the job market, and mastering the basics develops your creativity and sets you apart from the crowd. Rob Percival provides a step-by-step tutorial for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, as well as building and debugging iPhone and Android apps. By reading this book and honing your skills through practice, you'll be able to code in each of these languages, create your own website and app, and gain the confidence to boost your employability. Confident Coding provides the roadmap you need to advance your career through coding, with insightful and inspiring guidance, including real-life success stories, on how to put your new skills to use. The ability to code gives your resume a competitive edge, grants you greater independence, and improves your work performance. If you're a self-employed entrepreneur, creating your own website or app gives you valuable freedom and can revolutionize your business. If you're an aspiring developer, this book will provide the foundations you need to start this career path. Online resources include coding exercises and activities that enable readers to practice and hone their new skills.