This book explains the essentials of writing code and applying it to real-world projects. Paul McFedries starts with the essentials of how code works and which coding languages drive tech. He shows to code using Python and JavaScript. The book also offers insights into how new tools like AI can quickly boost coding know-how.

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Author: Paul McFedries
Publisher: For Dummies
Date: November 2025
Pages: 336
ISBN: 978-1394365562
Print: 139436556X
Kindle: B0FSN6X13P
Audience: Coding beginners
Level: Introductory
Category: General interest

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