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What is Coding or Computer Programming

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Popular Programming Languages

Python Regarded as the best programming language for beginners Easiest to learn Used to build YouTube, Instagram and Spotify Average Salary for a Python Programmer $107,000.

Java Popular on all platforms, operating systems, and devices One of the most in demand and highest paying programming languages Used to build Gmail, Minecraft, most Android Apps, Enterprise applications Average salary is $102,000

C One of the oldest and most widely used languages in the world Popular for system and hardware programming Used to build Operating systems* and hardware Average salary is $102,000

C++ Complex version of C with more features Widely used for developing games, industrial and performance critical applications Used to build operating systems, hardware and browsers Average salary $104,000

Javascript Most popular web scripting language Important for Web designers and web developers Used to build Paypal and front-end (the part you see) of most websites Average salary $99,000

C# A popular choice for businesses to create websites and Windows applications Can be used to build a website using.NET framework from Microsoft Average salary $94,000

Ruby Mostly known for its popular web framework, Ruby on Rails Designed for fun and productive coding Best for fun and personal projects, startups and rapid development Used to build Hulu, Groupon, and Slideshare Average salary $107,000

PHP Used for building small simple websites Used to build Wordpress, Wikipedia, and Flickr Average salary $89,000

Objective-C Primary language used by Apple for Mac OSX and iOS Used for developing iOS and OS X apps only Average salary $107,000

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Today you are learning to build your own apps using Touch Develop by Microsoft Touch Develop was created to help teach students, like you to program. It has a language created with touch and motion response of devices in mind You can create your first app in minutes Curious about what software Microsoft has developed click the link

To familiarize yourself with some of the principles of programming, try some of these tutorials