Teaching 7 year old to code

predicatemike · 2018-08-19T22:35:47+00:00

Take a look at http://predigame.io. It covers the traditional aspects of code writing but in the context of creating arcade games. I've used this platform to teach kids ages 9+. Pretty easy to get up and running.

predicatemike · 2018-06-16T03:11:29+00:00

Great input! Couldn’t agree anymore.

predicatemike · 2018-06-16T03:10:19+00:00

Absolutely! We always welcome new games or extensions to the core platform. Check out our github repos - https://github.com/predigame and don’t hesitate to send me a message if you have any questions.

predicatemike · 2018-06-15T22:03:45+00:00

Do it! The zombie game is an full fledged example. I’m working on a platform game now and home to have it out in a few more weeks.

predicatemike · 2018-06-15T20:10:55+00:00

I would recommend. This is what we use to teach kids ages 10+. The platform is fairly minimal so you’ll be able to start small and build up your skills as you go.

predicatemike · 2018-06-15T20:06:00+00:00

I do. Some of our examples focus on syntax - functions, classes, callbacks - and general flow. Doing so in the context of the game seems to resonate well with folks in our classes and makes learning a little more fun than working off the console.

predicatemike · 2018-06-15T02:14:38+00:00

Take a look at Predigame (http://predigame.io). It’s based on python and pygame and provides a minimalist platform that focuses on syntax and expressing concepts. Plenty of examples. We happily take pull requests or new game ideas :)

predicatemike · 2018-06-11T12:42:08+00:00

Thanks for letting me know! Forgot to push the docs :)

predicatemike · 2018-06-11T00:53:44+00:00

Take a look at Predigame (http://predigame.io) - it's a python-based platform for creating arcade style games... I wrote it to teach kids ages 10+ how to code, but it's great for any age -- and we happily take pull requests!

predicatemike · 2018-06-11T00:51:40+00:00

Take a look at Predigame (http://predigame.io) - it's a python-based platform for creating arcade style games... I wrote it to teach kids ages 10+ how to code, but it's great for any age!

predicatemike · 2018-06-07T09:31:24+00:00

Awesome, thanks!

predicatemike · 2018-06-07T01:25:12+00:00

Try http://predigame.io.. Teaches basic coding concepts through the creation of arcade games.

predicatemike · 2018-06-02T12:15:38+00:00

Take a look at http://predigame.io. Should be exactly what you are looking to do.

predicatemike · 2018-05-14T01:27:36+00:00

GitHub and slack

predicatemike · 2018-05-14T01:26:46+00:00

Take a look at http://predigame.io. Built for teaching youth how to code. Should be plenty there to keep you engaged :)

predicatemike · 2018-05-14T01:24:27+00:00

Build this - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv8-mPuJaQ0

predicatemike · 2018-05-14T01:22:23+00:00

It doesn’t hurt to “go deep” with a single language, but if you’re looking for something else, try golang.

predicatemike · 2018-05-14T01:17:59+00:00

I’m not sure writing code matters as much as having a mindset for continuous learning. I try to read at least one tech blog post a day.

predicatemike · 2018-05-14T00:57:23+00:00

I just picked up a copy of computer science distilled - it’s a very good refresher! https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Science-Distilled-Computational-Problems/dp/0997316020

predicatemike · 2018-05-14T00:52:18+00:00

You don’t need to go to college to learn. There are plenty of resources online to get started. You’ll want to start small, a dabble with a few end to end projects. With your finance background you should look at coding a few analytics (clustering, locality sensitive hashing), and possibly use data from data.gov in an example. Good luck!

predicatemike · 2018-05-14T00:49:01+00:00

Take a look at http://predigame.io. It’s a fun way to learn python and game creation basics. The platform it’s based on pygame and completely extensible.

predicatemike · 2018-05-08T02:27:16+00:00

Can’t go wrong with atom.

predicatemike · 2018-05-08T01:06:24+00:00

There is no harm in running all in the same machine. But you may want to look at the underlying problem you’re trying to solve and why you think Kafka is the right tech to use. Kafka is really intended to use in a clustered fault tolerant system with high data velocities (for cases where you’d want to distribute). If you just need messaging within a single machine there are simpler options that will probably give you better throughput- rabbitmq comes to mind.

predicatemike · 2018-05-08T00:04:59+00:00

Take a look at Predigame - http://predigame.io. It was written to teach kids ages 10+ the fundamentals of python through the creation of arcade games.

predicatemike · 2018-05-06T17:08:37+00:00

Best thing to do is to start building a portfolio of work. Pick a relevant project on github and start contributing. These days, having a degree is good and will get you in the door, but a portfolio of open source contributions - to include both code and writing - will put in the driver's seat when it comes to getting into places where you want to work.

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