Start here: fundamentals that make every programming language easier
Learning to code can feel overwhelming, so many languages, tools, and frameworks to choose from. But before you dive into Python, JavaScript, or any other programming language, it’s critical to understand the core fundamentals that all programming is built on.
What you’ll learn
- Explain the core building blocks of programming, such as inputs, logic, variables, functions, and outputs..
- Break down a problem into step-by-step algorithms you can later translate into code in any language..
- Use variables to store and work with data (like numbers, text, and user input)..
- Think like a developer by approaching problems methodically and asking the right questions..
Course Content
- Understanding Computers –> 4 lectures • 13min.
- Essential Building Blocks –> 4 lectures • 15min.
- Function –> 1 lecture • 2min.
- Conclusion –> 1 lecture • 8min.
Requirements
Learning to code can feel overwhelming, so many languages, tools, and frameworks to choose from. But before you dive into Python, JavaScript, or any other programming language, it’s critical to understand the core fundamentals that all programming is built on.
This course gives you that foundation. You’ll learn how computers actually work, why they use binary, and how programming languages bridge the gap between human instructions and machine execution. From there, we’ll cover essential concepts like variables, logic, control flow, and outputs—the building blocks that make every program possible.
By the end, you’ll be able to think like a programmer, not just memorize syntax. That means when you move on to Python, JavaScript, or any other language, you’ll learn faster, understand deeper, and feel more confident in your skills.
What you’ll learn:
- Why computers only understand binary (1s and 0s)
- How programming languages work as a bridge between humans and machines
- The role of compilers and interpreters
- Core programming concepts: variables, logic, loops, and functions
- How data, media, and instructions are all encoded for computers
- How to approach coding with problem-solving thinking
Who this course is for:
- Absolute beginners who want to learn coding the right way
- Aspiring developers who want a solid foundation before choosing a language
- Non-technical founders or professionals who want to understand how software works
- Anyone who’s felt lost jumping straight into a programming language tutorial