Playful Code Adventures
Troubleshoot errors by explaining your code to a non-programmer. Logic errors can be difficult to solve. Sometimes they are difficult to find, too. The code compiles and runs, but it behaves in a way you didn't expect. One way to track down a logic error is to walk line-by-line through your code. Explain what each ...continue reading "Debugging Buddy (Rubber Duck Programming)"
Practice debugging and troubleshooting. Solving code problems can be a challenge, especially when the errors aren't obvious. With a bit of debugging practice, though, you can learn to quickly identify and fix common errors. One of the ways you can practice your troubleshooting and critical thinking skills is to take an application that is broken, ...continue reading "Debugging Code: Poem Generator (C#)"
Code text editor and IDE recommendations. Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and text editors (for coding) can make programming much easier with syntax coloring and other helpful options. You might even want one of both if you'll be working with several languages and different types of projects. There are many excellent free programs, and some that ...continue reading "Free Programming Development Options"