Anyone Can Learn to Program
The easiest way to learn to program a computer for puzzle solvers of all skill levels.
Writing software isn't about writing code - it's all about solving problems. Any problem that can be clearly understood can be implemented as an efficient and reliable software system. And when created the right way, that reliable software system is easy to scale up (hosted on a larger server with more power) and easy to scale out (having a fleet of servers performing the same task; hence, "distributed systems").
But before we dive deep into building "real world" software, we have to learn how to approach problem solving by thinking like a programmer.
And the best programmers iteratively remove unnecessary complexity to arrive at the most simple and clean statement of a problem with a solution expressed in easy to read code that any programmer can understand.
Mastering this fundamental skill makes everything else easy and possible in the world of software and systems engineering.
This course is for everyone of all skill levels - you do not need a knowledge of computer science to learn the art and craft of software development. But if you want to learn computer science either at a professional/applied level, or at an academic/pure level, this free course will teach you everything you need to learn to think like a seasoned hacker.
After we learn to think like a professional hacker, it's time to write some real code using industry-standard tools (for beginners).
Your Instructor
With over ten years of experience designing, developing, deploying, and supporting systems with millions of active users, Ray Long teaches anyone how to think like a programmer.