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Sketch a monster. Now, sketch it using only Python. How simple is it to remove the colored pencils and only use code? For me, it was surprisingly challenging. My goal was to explore creative coding as a way to practice my Python skills while engaging with my more imaginative side. Continue reading Creative Coding – What are the Monsters in the Dark?
In a 2022 survey of 1,000 United States students conducted by KX, 58% consider coding vital to future success. The desire to learn coding has exploded in popularity over the years, but learning a new programming language can feel daunting. You could be a student applying to the IAA, nervous Continue reading Reframing Learning Programming
What is clean code and why should we care about it? John F. Woods once said, “Always code as if the guy who ends up maintaining your code will be a violent psychopath who knows where you live.”1 I think a better incentive is to code as if YOU will Continue reading Writing Clean Code