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TECHIE FESTIVAL | Beginning Programming

Thursday, August 1, 2019 - 9:00am to Friday, August 2, 2019 - 11:59am
Polya Hall | RM 111 (Turing Auditorium)

Class Code: ITS-2515

Note: This is a workshop. A laptop is required. Contact techtraining@stanford.edu if you are interested in borrowing a laptop for this workshop.

You've heard of programming languages like Java or Python, but want to learn more about what programming is, and how best to use it. In this workshop, learn the fundamentals and then work on a Do It Yourself project.

Topics covered in this lecture include:

Part 1: Syntax, Input, Output, Variables and Operators

  • Basic Syntax, Input and Output
  • Variables with Text Values
  • Text Operations
  • Variables with Numeric Values
  • Numeric Operations
  • Variables with Boolean Values

Part 2: Control Statements

  • Conditionals
  • Conditionals with Boolean Operations
  • Looping
  • Functions

Part 3: Objects

  • Objects and Methods
  • Objects and Properties
  • Creating New Objects

University IT Technology Training classes are only available to Stanford University staff, faculty, or students. A valid SUNet ID is needed in order to enroll in a class.

Payment Methods: STAP Funds, Departmental Account, or Credit Card.

Admission Info

Fee: $175

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Event Sponsor

University IT Technology Training

Contact Email

techtraining@stanford.edu

Contact Phone

650-723-4391