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Author : Al Sweigart
Publisher : No Starch Press
ISBN 13 : 1593278535
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coding with Minecraft written by Al Sweigart and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hands-on introduction to coding that teaches you how to program bots to do cool things in the game you love--Minecraft! This book takes the robotic "turtle" method, and extends it to the 3D, interactive world of Minecraft. You've mined for diamonds, crafted dozens of tools, and built all sorts of structures--but what if you could program robots to do all of that for you in a fraction of the time? In Coding with Minecraft®, you'll create a virtual robot army with Lua, a programming language used by professional game developers. Step-by-step coding projects will show you how to write programs that automatically dig mines, collect materials, craft items, and build anything that you can imagine. Along the way, you'll explore key computer science concepts like data types, functions, variables, and more. Learn how to: - Program robots that make smart decisions with flow control - Reuse code so that your robots can farm any crop you want, including wheat, sugar cane, and even cacti! - Program a factory that generates infinite building supplies - Design an algorithm for creating walls and buildings of any size - Code yourself a pickaxe-swinging robotic lumberjack! - Create a robot that digs mine shafts with stairs so you can explore safely Bonus activities in each chapter will help you take your coding skills to the next level. By the end of the book, you'll understand how powerful coding can be and have plenty of robots at your beck and call.

Author : Craig Richardson
Publisher : No Starch Press
ISBN 13 : 1593277458
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Learn to Program with Minecraft written by Craig Richardson and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’ve bested creepers, traveled deep into caves, and maybe even gone to The End and back—but have you ever transformed a sword into a magic wand? Built a palace in the blink of an eye? Designed your own color-changing disco dance floor? In Learn to Program with Minecraft®, you’ll do all this and more with the power of Python, a free language used by millions of professional and first-time programmers! Begin with some short, simple Python lessons and then use your new skills to modify Minecraft to produce instant and totally awesome results. Learn how to customize Minecraft to make mini-games, duplicate entire buildings, and turn boring blocks into gold. You’ll also write programs that: –Take you on an automated teleportation tour around your Minecraft world –Build massive monuments, pyramids, forests, and more in a snap! –Make secret passageways that open when you activate a hidden switch –Create a spooky ghost town that vanishes and reappears elsewhere –Show exactly where to dig for rare blocks –Cast a spell so that a cascade of flowers (or dynamite if you’re daring!) follows your every move –Make mischief with dastardly lava traps and watery curses that cause huge floods Whether you’re a Minecraft megafan or a newbie, you’ll see Minecraft in a whole new light while learning the basics of programming. Sure, you could spend all day mining for precious resources or building your mansion by hand, but with the power of Python, those days are over! Requires: Windows 7 or later; OS X 10.10 or later; or a Raspberry Pi. Uses Python 3

Author : Álvaro Scrivano
Publisher : Lerner Publications ™
ISBN 13 : 1541551400
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Coding with Minecraft written by Álvaro Scrivano and published by Lerner Publications ™. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Unofficial Guide to Coding with Minecraft, you can walk through a sunflower field, create a sheep pen, get hopping with rabbits, and farm your own field. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions will guide you through coding these fantastic projects. Once you've got the hang of it, there are different challenges you can choose to really test your coding skills and troubleshooting hints to help if you need them. With Ready, Set, Code!, you'll soon be ready for the world of coding.

Author : Jenna Vale
Publisher : Get Coding!
ISBN 13 : 9781538288610
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Get Coding with Minecraft(r) written by Jenna Vale and published by Get Coding!. This book was released on 2023-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minecraft(R) is a remarkably popular program among kids and adults alike! Its ability to allow users to create and journey through worlds made from their own imagination continues to captivate. This engaging text will reveal the logic, coding, and STEM skills that Minecraft can also provide to users with text that is carefully crafted for young readers. It will specifically break down how "redstone" blocks introduce and reinforce coding principles. This volume also features graphic organizers and stimulating sidebars that strengthen the comprehension of coding concepts. *Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang (a game development studio owned by Microsoft Technology Corporation), and its use in this book does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of this title by Mojang or Microsoft.

Author : Álvaro Scrivano
Publisher : Wayland
ISBN 13 : 9781526308702
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coding with Minecraft written by Álvaro Scrivano and published by Wayland. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to code with this easy-to-use series full of projects and tips to get kids programming. Each book in the Ready, Steady Code! series has 4 step-by-step projects with an introduction section (Ready), project preparation section (Steady), and the coding for the project section (Code!). The programming language is introduced with clear simple explanations and illustrations, making concepts such as loops and variables easy to understand. Each book includes information on checking and de-bugging and encourages the reader to use what they have learned to create their own coding projects.

Author : Patricia Harris, Ph.D.
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1508144737
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Coding with Minecraft™ written by Patricia Harris, Ph.D. and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduced in 2009, Minecraft™ has become an enormous success with gaming kids and adults. Users love exploring and building within Minecraft’s mind-bogglingly large environments. This game allows users to practice STEM skills while having fun. One of its greatest strengths is its ability to teach coding principles with “redstone” blocks. These blocks can be used to make exciting machines and devices in Minecraft’s virtual world. With this volume, readers will learn the logic and technology behind coding with Minecraft™. Photographs, diagrams, sidebars, and a graphic organizer help reinforce basic coding concepts. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang (a game development studio owned by Microsoft Technology Corporation), and its use in this book does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of this title by Mojang or Microsoft.

Author : Joshua Romphf
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1725340194
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Code a Minecraft® Mod in JavaScript Step by Step written by Joshua Romphf and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minecraft is a global phenomenon, adored by millions of gamers, but what if Minecraft could teach vital computer literacy and programming skills? Simply put: It can. This engaging and informative resource is designed to guide coders on a journey to enjoy their favorite game while they learn the basics of JavaScript, which is one of the world's most popular programming languages. Starting off with brainteasers and working up to real coding, these fun and exciting activities will teach everything needed to know how to write a brand new mod.

Author : David Whale
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119439558
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventures in Minecraft written by David Whale and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn valuable programming skills while building your own Minecraft adventure! If you love playing Minecraft and want to learn how to code and create your own mods, this book was designed just for you. Working within the game itself, you'll learn to set up and run your own local Minecraft server, interact with the game on PC, Mac and Raspberry Pi, and develop Python programming skills that apply way beyond Minecraft. You'll learn how to use coordinates, how to change the player’s position, how to create and delete blocks and how to check when a block has been hit. The adventures aren't limited to the virtual – you'll also learn how to connect Minecraft to a BBC micro:bit so your Minecraft world can sense and control objects in the real world! The companion website gives you access to tutorial videos to make sure you understand the book, starter kits to make setup simple, completed code files, and badges to collect for your accomplishments. Written specifically for young people by professional Minecraft geeks, this fun, easy-to-follow guide helps you expand Minecraft for more exciting adventures, and put your personal stamp on the world you create. Your own Minecraft world will be unlike anyone else's on the planet, and you'll pick up programming skills that will serve you for years to come on other devices and projects. Among other things, you will: Write Minecraft programs in Python® on your Mac®, PC or Raspberry Pi® Build houses, structures, and make a 3D duplicating machine Build intelligent objects and program an alien invasion Build huge 2D and 3D structures like spheres and pyramids Build a custom game controller using a BBC micro:bitTM Plan and write a complete interactive arena game Adventures in Minecraft teaches you how to make your favourite game even better, while you learn to program by customizing your Minecraft journey.

Author : Adam Furgang
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1508183783
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Getting to Know Minecraft written by Adam Furgang and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time, but even avid Minecraft builders might not know the history, structure, and hidden advantages to playing their favorite game. One little-known fact about Minecraft is that it can be used to teach beginners how to code, all within the game's world. In this edifying resource, readers will get hooked on getting behind-the-scenes access to Minecraft, with tips from the experts as well as advice on how to create masterpieces with the game's building blocks.

Author : Amanda Vink
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1725301865
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Our Minecraft Unicorn written by Amanda Vink and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While mentoring a group of younger children at a local museum, the Power Coders recognize a chance to spread their programming knowledge to others. A medieval unicorn tapestry, coding skills, and a fascination with Minecraft come together in this inspiring and humorous narrative. The Power Coders and their young friends must complete a project about the unicorn. Naturally, the Power Coders decide to get coding. They guide the younger kids in understanding Minecraft mods and how to debug a program. This turns out to be the perfect way to encourage a reluctant girl who's more interested in Minecraft than art or coding.