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Learn the fundamentals of coding for various applications. Understand basic programming concepts and write simple programs in languages like Python and JavaScript.

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    JavaScript Foundations and Essential Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Application Deployment, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Application Development, GitHub, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Debugging, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management, Animations

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    917 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Python Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Structures, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Computer Graphics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    369 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Practical Python for AI Coding 1

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Programming Principles, Tensorflow, Data Structures, Development Environment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Programming Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Beginner's Guide to Unit Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, Software Testing, Development Testing, Test Automation, Test Tools, Quality Assurance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Clean Code Basics: How to Write Maintainable Code

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Review, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Quality Assurance, Technical Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, File Management, Operating Systems, Program Development, Debugging

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Coding with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Prompt Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Programming, Debugging, Python Programming, Semantic Web, Natural Language Processing, Critical Thinking

    4.2
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build Interactive Websites with HTML, CSS & jQuery

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Javascript and jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Semantic Web, Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic coding courses

  • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files: Codio
  • JavaScript Foundations and Essential Concepts: Packt
  • Introduction to Computer Programming : University of London
  • Python Basics: University of Michigan
  • 計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming): National Taiwan University
  • Practical Python for AI Coding 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Beginner's Guide to Unit Testing: Scrimba
  • Clean Code Basics: How to Write Maintainable Code: Scrimba
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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