Coding For Dummies, All New Edition - McFedries
A 336-page paperback from For Dummies (23 Oct 2025) by Paul McFedries, teaching first-time coders the basics through simple Python and JavaScript apps.
Features
About Coding For Dummies, All New Edition
Paul McFedries' Coding For Dummies, All New Edition is a paperback aimed at people who have never written code. It starts with an overview of how coding works and the essential tools, then moves on to building simple apps in Python and JavaScript. The publisher's description also says it looks at how AI tools can boost your coding know-how.
Specifications
| Author | Paul McFedries |
|---|---|
| Publisher | For Dummies |
| Edition | 2nd (listed as "All New Edition") |
| Publication date | 23 October 2025 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Print length | 336 pages |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-10 | 139436556X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1394365562 |
| Dimensions | 18.8 x 2.03 x 23.11 cm |
| Weight | 618 g |
What it covers
- Key coding concepts you will need in every language
- A rundown of the most popular languages, then hands-on coding in JavaScript and Python
- Step-by-step instructions for building your first apps
- How AI can help you become a better, faster coder
Who it suits
This is a first step for anyone brand new to writing code, including people who want to understand the ideas before committing to one language. If you already know the basics and want deeper coverage, a larger reference will serve you better.
How it differs from Coding All-in-One For Dummies
This single-topic book is a gentle starting point built around two languages, Python and JavaScript. Coding All-in-One For Dummies is a much broader multi-book reference for readers who want to go further after the basics. You can compare more titles in our programming books section.
