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    Learn coding fundamentals for starting your programming journey. Understand basic concepts and write simple programs in languages like Python and JavaScript.

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Code Review, Unit Testing, Command-Line Interface, Data-oriented programming, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computer Science, File Systems, Computational Thinking

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C for Everyone: Structured Programming

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Data-oriented programming, Algorithms, File Management

      4.6
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      781 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Program Development, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      389 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Javascript, Model View Controller, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Prototyping, jQuery, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, Software Development Tools, User Experience

      4.1
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Clean Code Basics: How to Write Maintainable Code

      Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Review, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Quality Assurance, Technical Communication

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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to JavaScript Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Development, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Validation, Javascript, Debugging, Maintainability, Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Management

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Science, File Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Beginner's Guide to Unit Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, Software Testing, Development Testing, Test Automation, Test Tools, Quality Assurance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Web Development for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Color Theory, Version Control, Typography, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Image Quality, Web Applications, Animations, Web Content, User Interface (UI) Design

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Go (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, File Systems, Computer Programming, Algorithms

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      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Modeling, Microsoft Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular coding for beginners courses

    • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • C for Everyone: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
    • Clean Code Basics: How to Write Maintainable Code: Scrimba
    • Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files: Codio
    • Introduction to JavaScript Programming: Microsoft
    • Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files: Codio
    • Beginner's Guide to Unit Testing: Scrimba
    • Web Development for Beginners: University of California, Davis

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