Coding is an important skill to learn as it allows you to control technology and solve problems. Coding involves writing instructions for computers to execute and produce feedback. Learning to code can lead to high-paying jobs that are in high demand, especially in fields like tech, banking, and entertainment. While coding takes work, following your passions and starting with an accessible language like HTML, CSS, or JavaScript for web development can help you get started. If coding itself is not appealing, working with those who code is another option.

1. Code 101
Why you should code
+SamuelOkoroafor
Software Engineer at iQube Labs

2. What is CODE?

3. CODE is simply is set of instructions given to a computer to
execute and produce feedback

4. So what is the point?
Why do I need to learn to code?

5. “Here we are, 2013, we ALL depend on
technology to communicate, to bank, and
none of us know how to read and write
code. It's important for these kids, right
now, starting at 8 years old, to read and
write code”
– Will. I. Am(Black Eyed Peas)

6. “Computer programmers are in great
demand by American businesses, across
the tech
sector, banking, entertainment, you name
it. These are some of the highest-paying
jobs, but there are not enough graduates
to fill these opportunities.” – Marco
Rubio(Senator)

7. Coding is not a goal. It’s a tool for solving
problems.

8. The world is changing at an increasingly
rapid rate and being able to control
technology and have it work with your
goals and desires is so important.

9. “The Nobel prize for chemistry was just awarded for computer
modelling of chemical reactions.”

10. But how do I begin?

11. Don’t get stuck at choosing a programming
language
Pick the kind of development you want to do and start using the first one that works

12. There are a ton of different areas you can
fit in
Web Development (HTML,CSS, JavaScript)
Mobile Apps development (Android apps, Windows Phone apps, blackberry apps)
Desktop scripting
Add-ons (Plug ins)
……etc

13. Remember, coding can be tasking
sometimes but your passion would keep
you going

14. What if I don’t want to CODE?

15. There are hundreds of other things to
learn.
Working for a CODER is one of them

16. Thank you

17. Useful resources
• http://lifehacker.com/5401954/programmer-101-teach-yourself-howto-code
• http://code.org/