Why Learn Code?

Why should everyone learn how to code?

• It teaches you how to think

• You can make alot of money coding

• It will be the only way to communicate in the future

• It is a valuable way to solve engineering problems

Coding is about what?

• the process of breaking down problems

• solving complex problems using a computer

• doing basic manipulations with a computer

• talking to a computer with assembly language

What skills do you need to have to be able to code?

• basic math skills help

• physics and other complex science is needed

• basic Calculus skills is a must

• A deep understanding of Algebra

What industries use code?

• virtually all of them

• app development

• banking and engineering companies

• universities and research institutions

What do high tech companies do to attract good computer coders to work for them?

• make the office a great place to be

• recruit at the best universities

• sponsor people from other countries to get their working visa

• pay them top notch wages

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What is the first name of the creator of Twitter?

• Jack

• Bill

• Steve

• Mark

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To get good at coding, what do students need to know?

• It's like learning a sport, you need to practice

• You either have the skill or you don't

• The best students are the best coders

• If you aren't good at coding, don't worry, you can always work in a different career field

Why do High Tech companies want students to learn code?

• to help fill jobs that are currently unfilled

• it makes people better consumers if they know how to code

• it's the only way you can interact with the future of apps

• it supports their desire to take over the world with software

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What does Will.I.Am think about coding?

• Coders are really rockstars

• If gives you superpowers

• It's needed in the music industry

• It's his favorite personal hobby

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What is the best way to learn code?

• Just start and keep practicing

• Take a college class on CS

• Get a private tutor

• Take an AP CS class at King