Free Course
What is Programming?
A Coding Dictionary
Nanodegree Program
Introduction to Programming
Learn to Code
Advance your career by learning the basics of programming.
About this Course
The world of development can be daunting with all of its lingo and jargon. This course will help demystify the cryptic terms that developers use on a daily basis. You'll learn about how the web functions, what a programmer does each day, why version control is so important, and how communication on the internet happens.
Course Cost
Free
Timeline
Approx. 1 day
Skill Level
beginner
Included in Product
Rich Learning Content
Taught by Industry Pros
Self-Paced Learning
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Course Leads
Richard Kalehoff
Curriculum Lead
What You Will Learn
lesson 1
Web Development Languages
- Learn how to explain and categorize web development languages.
lesson 2
Programming
- Experience what "programming" is like by looking at what a developer does every day.
lesson 3
Standards
- Learn the lingo related to what web standards are and how programming languages are developed
lesson 4
Version Control
- Get familiar with what Version Control is, how it works, and what related tools are used.
lesson 5
Disparate Web Terms
- Learn a variety of disparate web terms and how they work together in the digital world.
Prerequisites and Requirements
No prerequisites.
See the Technology Requirements for using Udacity.
Why Take This Course
This course is designed for anyone interested in learning fundamental programming concepts. Whether you currently work in a tech-adjacent role or are looking to learn the basics of programming for your own journey to web development, this free course will give you the confidence you need to dive deeper into technical conversations.