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The document explores the field of coding, highlighting its importance in creating technology and problem-solving. It outlines necessary skills and traits for success, educational pathways, and potential career opportunities in software development and data science. The author shares their personal journey and passion for coding, emphasizing creativity and continuous learning.

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Exploring the World of Coding Expanded

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Exploring the World of Coding

A Field of Study Project by Aakash


Introduction to Coding

• Coding is about writing instructions for computers.


• Used to create programs, websites, and apps.
• Important figures: Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing, Grace Hopper, Tim Berners-
Lee.
• Led to programming languages, operating systems, and AI.
• Chosen because it helps solve problems and build technology that
improves lives.
Skills & Character Traits

• Skills needed: Problem-solving, logical thinking,


computer use.
• Traits needed: Patience, creativity, hard work.
• Current skills: Problem-solving, using computers,
creativity.
• To improve: Practice coding, learn from mistakes,
build projects.
Exploring Coding in High School

• Start with courses like 'Introduction to Computer Science'.


• Practice coding on platforms like Codecademy and Khan Academy.
• Use free tutorials, websites, and computer science books.
University Opportunities

• Top programs: MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Univ. of


Toronto.
• Interested in: MIT, University of Waterloo.
• Explore software engineering, AI, cybersecurity, data
science.
• Join coding clubs, hackathons, or build your own projects.
Post-University Opportunities

• Careers: Software developer, data analyst, cybersecurity


specialist.
• Companies: Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Meta.
• Other paths: Startups, freelancing, building your own
apps/business.
Why Coding is a Great Fit for Me

• I chose coding because I enjoy using technology


and building programs.
• Coding is creative, challenging, and lets me solve
problems.
• It fits me because I’m curious, detail-oriented,
and love learning new computer skills.
Thank You!

• Thank you for watching my presentation!


• Hope you enjoyed learning about coding!
Why I Chose Coding
• I chose coding because I enjoy working with
technology and solving problems. Building
programs is both fun and challenging. Coding
lets me be creative, and I love seeing how my
work can make something useful.
My Current Coding Journey
• So far, I've explored platforms like Scratch and
Code.org, and tried beginner lessons in
Python and HTML. I also watch YouTube
tutorials and read coding books. I'm still
learning, but each small project I build gives
me confidence.

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