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Learn to Program with Minecraft

by Craig Richardson

Book Details

Publisher:No Starch Press
Published:2015-12-01
Pages:340
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

You’ve bested creepers, traveled deep into caves, and maybe even gone to The End and back—but have you ever transformed a sword into a magic wand? Built a palace in the blink of an eye? Designed your own color-changing disco dance floor? In Learn to Program with Minecraft®, you’ll do all this and more with the power of Python, a free language used by millions of professional and first-time programmers! Begin with some short, simple Python lessons and then use your new skills to modify Minecraft

Our Review

This guide offers a brilliant entry point into Python programming by leveraging the familiar, creative world of Minecraft. Instead of abstract exercises, you'll write code that has an immediate and spectacular impact in the game, from constructing instant palaces to engineering magical items. The approach is hands-on from the start, using the free and widely-used Python language to manipulate the game world in ways that feel more like wielding superpowers than studying syntax. It transforms the often-intimidating process of learning to code into a series of rewarding and visually impressive projects.

What sets this resource apart is its masterful blend of clear, foundational Python instruction with wildly engaging applications that speak directly to the Minecraft enthusiast. You aren't just learning variables and loops; you're automating builds, creating custom gameplay, and seeing the direct results of your code in an environment you already love. For any teen or young adult looking to bridge the gap from playing games to creating with them, this book provides the tools and the thrilling motivation to start a genuine journey in computer programming.

Themes

Computers

Subjects

Computers