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    What Is Computer Coding?
    What Is Computer Coding?
    What Is Computer Coding?
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    What Is Computer Coding?

    Written by Mary K. Pratt

    Narrated by Intuitive

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    Computers cannot understand human languages such as English. Instead they follow instructions written in special codes.

    Computer programmers use these codes to design video games and computer programs. How does computer coding work? Read this book to find out!

    A Lerner audio production.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLerner
    Release dateJan 1, 2018
    ISBN9781541515765
    Author

    Mary K. Pratt

    Mary K. Pratt is an award-winning freelance journalist and author based in Massachusetts. She has written a number of nonfiction books for middle and high school students. When she's not writing, Mary enjoys spending time with her family and engaging in outdoor pursuits, including running, snowboarding, and skiing.

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