Discover Computer Science & Programming Basics with Khan Academy ๐ป
Learn what computer science is, the role of programmers, and how programming differs from computer science in this beginner-friendly intro. Perfect for starting your tech journey!

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58.8K views โข Jun 26, 2024

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What is a program? What does a programmer do? What is the difference between computer science and computer programming? Explore the origins of programming languages to understand what it means to program.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - 00:30 : intro
00:31 - 02:11 : what is a programming language?
02:12 - 03:02 : compilers
03:03 - 04:05 : what is a program?
04:06 - 04:54 : cake analogy
04:55 - 5:44 : programming vs. computer science
Courses on Khan Academy are always 100% free. Start practicingโand saving your progressโnow with our Intro to Computer Science - Python course!
Course link: https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/intro-to-python-fundamentals/x5279a44ae0ab15d6:computational-thinking-with-variables
Course playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSQl0a2vh4HDkbhG0sDW0b-VZXykEIAe5
Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We offer quizzes, questions, instructional videos, and articles on a range of academic subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, physics, history, economics, finance, grammar, preschool learning, and more. We provide teachers with tools and data so they can help their students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets for success in school and beyond. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help!
Donate or volunteer today! Donate here: https://www.khanacademy.org/donate?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc
Volunteer here: https://www.khanacademy.org/contribute?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - 00:30 : intro
00:31 - 02:11 : what is a programming language?
02:12 - 03:02 : compilers
03:03 - 04:05 : what is a program?
04:06 - 04:54 : cake analogy
04:55 - 5:44 : programming vs. computer science
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5:45
Published
Jun 26, 2024
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