Interested in learning the most current version of HTML? You might be surprised at how easy it can be! Though HTML5 is still a working draft according to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), many of its features have been implemented into all major browsers; and rest assured, all of them will be implemented in the near future. This tutorial by Eduonix Technologies covers the basics of HTML5—from its definition to the bare-bones structure of HTML5 documents.
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Knowledge of HTML 5 is necessary for any contemporary web developer. Understanding where it came from will help you understand what this still-emerging programming language can accomplish and where it’s going. In this introductory lesson to HTML 5 and CSS, Mark Lassoff from LearnToProgram.tv gives an overview of HTML, the programming language that is the foundation of both websites and web applications. He covers HTML 4.01, XHTML, and HTML 5, as well as the design element of web design, CSS.
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Have you always wanted to create your own online interactive games, or maybe you just enjoy drawing using clean and elegant code? There are many reasons to learn how to use an HTML5 canvas. Mark Lassoff teaches you how to use the program, from how to open a new blank HTML5 document, to creating a canvas and beginning your drawing. Javascript allows you to configure the canvas and write the code for your drawing on it, so learn the language of creating script tags and contexts.
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Do you dream of building robots, or at least digitally controlling your home’s appliances? The applications of microcontrollers are limitless! In this lesson, Jeremy Blum introduces you to Arduino—an open source platform microcontroller that is programmed with its own language (which is easier to learn than C). Learn what you’ll need to begin a project with Arduino (Jeremy uses Arduino Uno), how to install the software and update drivers, and how to create your first program.
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Javascript is not only one of the main languages used in contemporary web development, but it also has many non-web based applications, from.pdf files to desktop widgets. Thus, Javascript is an extremely versatile and valuable language to have command of. In this lesson, Mark from LearnToProgram.tv demonstrates how to begin coding with Javascript, as well as how to test your code using a text editor (Mark recommends Komodo Edit). Finally, learn how to use Javascript to manipulate HTML pages.
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Start writing your HTML code today! Start by using a text editor like Komodo Edit to help ensure your code is written accurately with no extraneous formatting codes. Then, Mark from LearnToProgram.tv shows you how to save your document and how to structure your code, beginning with the document head (to create a title in the title bar), then the body. With this knowledge, you will be able to follow in the footsteps of developers before you and create your very own “Hello World” website.
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Want to learn a programming language that will do a lot of the work for you? Check out Professor Paul Krause's introduction to Ruby on Rails, a highly dynamic and fully object-oriented framework for creating websites. In this first of a series of lessons on Ruby, hear the history of Ruby on Rails and why it's useful, and find out how Ruby can cope with problems that would leave Javascript reeling.
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Want to learn one of the most widely used programming languages in the world? Python is a cross-platform, object-oriented language that is free to use. Before you can begin to learn how it works, however, you must install and download a few things: Python 3.2 and Eclipse. These will allow you to write and run code in a Python-oriented testing environment. Learn to Program guides you through the installation process in this preliminary lesson.
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Neuro-linguistic programming is a powerful system to create positive change in your life. Before you can study NLP techniques to take control of your life, however, you’ve got to study the basic ideas. In this lesson, learn about the core concepts of NLP such as modelling, being “at cause” and “at effect”, the role of the conscious and unconscious mind, and the relationship between perception and projection.
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This introductory coding lesson by Eduonix shows you how to write basic HTML and CSS for a web page. Download Notepad++, a text editor designed to format code, and follow along: you’ll turn unstyled headings and paragraphs into an appealing page with images, background color, font sizes, padding, margins, and more. All the files you’ll need are included as attachments.
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Are you looking to develop fantastic applications in OpenCV? This lesson will then be a great help in kicking off your understanding of what OpenCV and Python are, how to install OpenCV and Python, and how to interface them both. In addition, install the NumPy library for Python, which will be needed as your projects progress. Finally, learn how to run a test program to make sure everything is functioning before moving forward with OpenCV.
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It’s time to kick off your web design career with this lesson! Learn how to create a basic HTML web page, using Notepad, the default Windows text editor. Begin by learning about HTML tags, then review the way sections are set up, and finally, create a basic website that can be read by your web browser. The site you create won’t have any bells and whistles, but it is the first step to getting a page online!
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Java applications are composed of compiled bytecode that can be read by the Java virtual machine on a Mac, PC, or Linux computer. If this sounds like Greek to you, don’t worry, because this lesson is a great way to get started in reviewing the Java structure, and getting familiar with this versatile, class-based, object-oriented programming language. Learn how to create a public class, save the file, and compile command line code in this powerful platform!
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There will be nothing variable about your computer science skills after this lesson! This video from Learn to Program's JavaScript series teaches you how to use variables in computer programming. Discover the var statement, and hear why it's useful for setting your variable scope. Assign a variable by declaring and initializing it... then reassign your variable! This lesson also covers assignment operators, output values, and common errors like forgetting to place quotes around variable strings.
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Styling your first "Hello World" program can be daunting, but not with Xcode! Learn to Program shows how to take the first step towards being an Apple developer, by creating your first iPhone or iPad app. This lesson covers how to navigate through XCode 4.6 (optimized for Apple iOS 6), and make a simple mobile app. Learn how to add objects, define properties, attach actions and methods, and become familiar with the programming language IDE’s layout, menus, and features.
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Want to learn how to create an app for an Android device? The first step is downloading the Eclipse ADT Bundle with Android SDK! Learn where and how to download this package, and get ready to learn Java for Android. After getting your developer package up and running, keep reviewing this lesson series and learn how to build an Android app from start to finish.
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If you dream of developing the latest and greatest app for Apple computers or iPhones, you must have a solid understanding of the language used on all Apple products: Objective-C. So, start with the basics in this Objective-C programming series! The introductory lesson will help you get started with either the iOS or OS X platform. You’ll become acquainted with the environment you write your code in, Xcode, and learn how to begin a new project.
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Want to learn how to code HTML tags? This introductory lesson is a great place to start! It teaches how to write basic HTML tags like the header tag and the paragraph tag, using the free source code editor Notepad++. With an understanding of tags, it’s easy to adjust fonts, include graphics, or add links in HTML!
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Learn how to add dynamic JavaScript to your website in just a few minutes! In this lesson, Sam Cogan provides a simple introduction to how to use the JavaScript language within HTML documents. Find out how to do more with your website, from creating basic alert boxes to slide shows, photo galleries, and games! Change the way users interact with your site and ramp up the content you want to share. JavaScript is easy to learn, and will take your web design skills to the next level.
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Did you know that you don’t have to have years of experience in web development to create a fun and retro text-based game? If you’ve ever been interested in game development, begin by learning the basics of setting up a simple game in Python with this lesson from Learn to Program! Your foray into game development starts as Alex Bowers explains the objectives of the simple game, “Monster.” Learn how to define the Main class and character variables, as well as how to call the class.
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