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Al, and the likes of Alexa and Siri, Cortana and the Google Assistant all utilise Python For their powerful voice recognition technology. It’s simply an amazing, versatile and incredible language to learn. So let's get started and explore what you need to become a Python programmer. Being a Programmer ‘A Brief History of Coding What can You Do with Python? Python in Numbers Why Python? Python on the Pi Using Virtual Machines Creating a Coding Platform ————— 7Being a Programmer Programmer, developer, coder, they're all titles for the same occupation, someone who creates code. What they're creating the code For can be anything froma video game to a critical element on-board the International Space Station. How do you become a Prieiintcmeac iraMORE THAN CODE For those of you old enough to remember the ‘80s, the golden era of home ‘computing, the world of computing was a very different scene to how itis today. 8-bit computers that you could purchase as a whole, as opposed to beeing in kit Form and you having to solder the parts together, were the stuff ‘of dreams; and getting your hands on one was sheer bliss contained within, 2 large plastic box. However, it wasnt so much the new technology that ‘computers then offered, moreover it was the fact that For the frst time ‘ever, you could control what was being viewed on the ‘television. Instead of simply playing one of the thousands of games available atthe ‘Times have changed since programming inthe 80, time, many users decided they wanted to create their own content, thelr but the core values still remain, ‘own games; or simply something that could help them with their homework ‘or home Finances. The simplicity ofthe &-bit home computer meant that ‘creating something from a Few lines of BASIC code was achievable and so “It’s up to you the Fist generation oF home-bred programmer was born. From that point on, programming expanded exponentially. It wasn't long h Ow fa rtota ke before the bedroom coder was a ting ofthe past and huge teams of designers, coders, artists and musicians were involved in making sngle ‘game, This of cours led tothe programmer becoming more than simply your codi ng ‘Somos ocolfetonsspxenthesceen ands Emote adventure! Naturally, time has moved on and with itthe technology that we use. However, the fundamentals of programming remain the same; but what ‘exactly doesit take to be a programmer? ‘The single most common trait of any programmer, regardless of what they/re doing, isthe ability to see a logical pattern. By this we mean poe | ee ‘someone wino can logically Follow something from start to finish and ‘envisage the intended outcome. While you may not Feel you're such a person, itis possible to train your brain into this way of thinking. Yes, it takes time but once you start to thinkin this particular way you willbe able to construct and Follow code. a. ‘Second to logicis an understanding of mathematics. You don't have to be se coe ‘at a genius level but you do need to understand the rudiments of maths. ee Maths all about being able to solve a problem and code mostly falls under ~ od the umbrel of mathematic. ee Being able to see the big picture is certainly beneficial forthe modern BeBe programmer. Undoubtedly, 2 a programmer, you willbe part ofa team ‘of other programmers, and more than likely part of an even bigger team ‘of designers all of whom are creating afinal product. While you may only ~ be expected to create a small element ofthat final produc, being able to understand what everyone ese is doing wil help you create something that’ ultimately better than simply being locked in your own coding cubicle. a Final, there's also a level of creativity needed to be a good programmer ‘Again though, you dont need tobe a creative genius, just have the imagination tobe able to see the end product and how the user willnterac, witht. Se bee ” ‘Theres ofcourse alot more involved in being a programmer including oman | ene learning the actual code ise However, with ime, patience andthe jew determination to learn, anyone can become a programmer. Whether Being ableto follow a logical pattern and you want tobe partof a triple-A video game team or simply create an see an end result sone ofthe most valued ‘automated routine to make your computing life eases, it's upto you how skis ofa programmer. 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