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Conditionals, loops, variables and functions
Now that we know what algorithms are, we can continue learning other basics of programming that we can find in most languages. Remember that an algorithm is a problem solving procedure which consists of a well-defined, ordered, and finite sequence of instructions. To execute all these steps in the order we want, there are different control structures, such as conditionals or loops.
Halloween Contest: a spooky coding challenge
Autumn is here and we all know it is the spookiest season of the year. Therefore, from October 22 to 29 we will celebrate our annual Halloween Contest and students will find a special section on the platform where they can be as creative as they want and send their...
What is an algorithm?
The word algorithm appears more and more often in our daily conversations. We talk about the algorithm of Google, Instagram or Netflix, it is daily echoed in news related to technology and society, documentaries and films about algorithms have been produced, the importance they have in our lives and the control level they can exercise over our decisions are questioned… But do we really know what an algorithm is? Since when do they exist and how do they affect us?
Programming for children, learning to code is a game full of adventures
These days, more and more parents are looking for apps, resources, and coding programs for kids. Teaching children how to code is not an easy task, since programming requires effort and a lot of perseverance. Therefore, the most important thing is to get children and adolescents to see programming as a fun activity. We have to awaken their interest and the best way to do it at these ages is through gamification, which allows us to turn learning into a playful activity.
Codeathlon Coding Competition Winners – Summer ’21
Codeathlon Summer Edition ended on Friday. The Codeathlon is a coding competition in which all Codelearn students up to 18 years can participate. The competition is divided into three leagues (Golden, Silver and Bronze) and the participating clans, made up of a maximum of six students, can get promoted or relegated for the next edition according to their performance. Every clan’s mission is to face other clans and overcome different coding challenges on the Codelearn online platform.