Week 1 - Day 1 - Introduction to Programming and Python

• Software development
• HBO
• Studiejaar 1

Soo... what does a software developer actually do???

Soo... what does a software developer actually do???

Goals of the day

• Introduction to programming and python
  
• Starting with your first program
• Exploring the study material

Step-01: What is a Program?

After taking this step, you will be able to:

1. understand the concept of (computer and non-computer) programs.
2. experience your first taste of Python without knowing all the details.

Real life example of a (non-computer) program

What is a program?

At its core, a set of instructions on how to do something. 

A developer specifies commands (instructions) for a computer to execute.

Exercise

Look at the code below and try to figure out what is does:

alone, in pairs, in groups (2 mins each)

Programming elements

• vocabulary
• syntax (rules)
  
• sequence of operations
• data
• repetition
• result
• ....

Continue with exercises Step-01

Live coding

 Quiz with 3 questions

Goals of the day

• Introduction to programming and python
  
• Starting with your first program
• Exploring the study material

To do

• Study Chapter 1 and 2 (book "Introducing Python")
• Examine learning material of Step-02
• Create learning groups in Teams and invite teachers

Online day:

• 9.30 - Stand-up
• Start with Step-02

Questions & feedback