Publisher's Synopsis
Programming can be very difficult, but this book has been thoughtfully written to introduce important concepts in a way that is simple and easy to follow. If at any time your child gets stuck, please encourage them to explain what they know and have them try to describe the problem that they are having. This is the first step in helping your child to debug problems on their own!This fun and easily digestible book is already getting rave reviews: "This is a fun and inviting introduction to JavaScript -- I can't wait to share it with a few aspiring young programmers I know!" Jake Baskin - Executive Director, Computer Science Teachers Association"Kiki Prottsman has again provided a unique way to get kids started with a new programming language. Kids can immediately explore JavaScript code with the starter programs written by Kiki without having to type in all of the code themselves. Because many of the starter programs are intentionally 'broken', kids also get comfortable with the fact that programs will have 'bugs' and learn how to use error messages to get hints on how to fix the problems. This will help them debug their own original JavaScript programs. While 'My Amazing Book of Broken Programs' won't turn a child into an advanced JavaScript programmer, it's a great way to get them excited about creating interactive web pages." Vicky Sedgwick - Computer Science Teacher and K-5 Computer Science Standards Writer"Kiki engages and encourages you to apply your learning, then think about how to explain what you created in your own words. By reflecting upon your own work, you are not only learning by doing, but also reflecting on the experience to really cement it as a skill rather than just another trick. This is a great way to take personal foundational experiences from block-based programming and apply it to text-based languages. This is a must read for those who are looking to deepen their understanding and jumpstart their journey with JavaScript." Angie Kalthoff - Curriculum and Instruction Product Manager, Capstone
