INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING

[Audio] "Welcome everyone to Introduction to Programming with Apex Nova Programming. ​Today, we move from being consumers of technology to becoming its creators. Whether you are a total beginner or just starting your journey, you're in the right place. At Apex Nova, we believe code is the ultimate toolkit for innovation—so let's demystify the process and start building your digital future together.".

[Audio] What to Know About Programming​You don't need to know everything at the start: Don't be overwhelmed by the vastness of technology. Focus on one concept at a time; the "big picture" will reveal itself as you gain experience.​Learn how to learn; Coding requires patience and perseverance: Languages and tools change, but the ability to teach yourself is a permanent skill. Stay patient with yourself when you hit a wall.​You will never feel ready, start anyway: Perfectionism is the enemy of progress. The best way to learn is by getting your hands dirty and writing code, even if it feels messy at first.​Coding is problem solving, not just typing: Most of your time will be spent thinking and planning. Typing is simply the final step of expressing a solution you've already figured out.​Nobody cares how clever your code is, just that it works: In the real world, simple and functional is better than complex and "smart." Focus on delivering reliable results that solve the task at hand..

[Audio] Burnout is real; rest after lessons to reset your brain: Programming is mentally taxing. Taking breaks isn't a sign of weakness; it's a strategy to ensure your brain processes new information effectively and stays sharp for the next challenge.​Start with the basics; it determines how good you will eventually be: A strong foundation is everything. Mastering fundamental logic and syntax early on ensures that when you move to complex projects, you aren't struggling with simple errors.​Ask questions: There is no such thing as a "dumb" question in coding. Asking for help or clarification accelerates your learning and helps you avoid falling into common pitfalls that could stall your progress for days.​Try as much as possible to draw out time for your personal practice; that's how you grow: Watching a tutorial isn't enough; you must build things yourself. Consistent, hands-on practice is the only way to turn theoretical knowledge into a practical skill..

[Audio] What Is Programming?​Programming is just a recipe for a robot: Much like a kitchen recipe, a program is a specific set of step-by-step instructions. While a chef follows a recipe to create a meal, a computer (or "robot") follows your code to execute specific tasks with perfect precision.​OR​Programming is just the art of translating human ideas into a language understood by a computer: At its heart, coding is a creative act. It is the process of taking a complex thought or solution in your mind and "translating" it into a digital format that hardware can process and act upon.​Key Takeaway​Don't let the technical jargon intimidate you. Whether you think of it as writing a recipe or acting as a translator, programming is simply a tool to make technology do exactly what you want it to do..

[Audio] The Modern Era of Programming​1970 – Structure & Control: This era introduced structured programming, moving away from "spaghetti code" toward organized logic and clear control flows, led by languages like C.​Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): A revolutionary shift where code was organized into "objects" that mimic real-world entities, making it much easier to build, maintain, and scale massive software applications.​Late – Internet Changes Everything: The arrival of the World Wide Web transformed programming from a localized task into a global one, giving birth to the powerful scripting languages like JavaScript and Python that power our world today. Note​"We have covered the major historical milestones, but to keep our momentum, we will not be discussing the rest of the historical timeline in detail here. You are encouraged to go and do further research on these pioneers and eras by yourselves.​Moving forward, what we will be focused on is the practical application of these modern principles—learning how to use today's tools to solve real problems and build functional software.".

[Audio] Introduction to Python​What is Python? Python is a high-level programming language that uses simple English words, making it one of the most readable and beginner-friendly languages in the world. Its syntax is designed to be intuitive, allowing you to focus on solving problems rather than fighting with complex code.​The "Do-Everything" Tool: Python is also known as the "Do-Everything" tool because of its incredible versatility. From web development and data science to Artificial Intelligence and automation, Python is the engine behind many of the world's most advanced technologies.​A Brief History: Python was invented by Guido van Rossum, a Dutch programmer. He designed it with the philosophy that "code is read much more often than it is written," which is why it remains so popular today.​ Note​"While the history of programming is vast, we will not be discussing the rest of those early eras today; you are encouraged to go and do research on those milestones by yourselves.​Instead, what we will be focused on is this 'Do-Everything' tool: Python. Because it uses simple English and is so versatile, it is the perfect place for us to start our practical journey into modern programming.".

[Audio] How Python Thinks​Input — You give it info (like a Name): Every program starts with data. This is the information you provide to the computer so it has something to work with.​Process — It follows your "Recipe" (the code): Python takes that information and processes it according to the specific, step-by-step instructions you have written.​Output — It does something cool (like say Hello): After following the recipe, the computer produces a result. This could be a message on the screen, a calculation, or an action in a game.​Python is Used to Build Softwares Like:​Python isn't just for simple exercises; it powers some of the most popular platforms in the world:​Minecraft Mods: Use Python to customize your gameplay and create new worlds.​YouTube: Large parts of the world's biggest video-sharing platform are built and managed using Python's powerful logic.​Note​"While the history of programming is vast, we will not be discussing the rest of the historical timeline here; you can go and do research on those pioneers by yourselves.​What we will be focused on is how this logic actually applies to the tools we use every day. As you can see, the same 'recipe' logic that says 'Hello' to you is what powers massive global platforms like YouTube and creative mods in Minecraft. Understanding how Python thinks is your first step toward building something just as impactful.".

[Audio] Example: First Steps​Open Pydroid 3: Launch your mobile Python gateway.​New File: Start a fresh canvas.​First Line: Enter your first command.​Code: Type print("HELLO WORLD") to see the output.​ Note​"We won't be discussing the rest of the history today—feel free to research that on your own. What we will be focused on is this practical example.​This will be given as a project on the group, so don't bother for now if you can't open your Pydroid 3. All codes will be posted on the group so you can follow along and practice later.".

[Audio] Here are the core concepts in python, for today we will be reviewing the first two which are variation and functions then conditionals.

[Audio] Variables & Functions​Mechanisms for Solutions: These are tools used to write code that solves small problems, which you then combine to solve larger ones.​Variables (The Brick): Think of a variable as a single LEGO brick. It holds a specific piece of information.​Examples:​A brick called color with a value of "RED".​A brick called size with a value of "LARGE"..

[Audio] Still under variables and functions. We are looking at functions which is like a small instruction booklet for one specific thing, which makes our coding faster and easier. Do well to check out or note down the examples on the slide..

[Audio] ​COMPOSING:THE BIG SECRET" ​BUILDTREE ​BUILDHOUSE ​BUILDCAR ​Alone, they solve "smaller problems" but TOGETHER you can build a whole LEGO CITY. ​Note ​"Still under variables and functions, we are looking at 'The Big Secret' of programming: taking small, simple pieces and combining them to create something massive. Like I said before on their own they solve smaller problems but together you can solve a much bigger problem..

[Audio] CONDITIONALS​Logic: This is a way to perform an action if an answer is TRUE and skip it if the answer is FALSE.​The Concept: You are essentially asking the computer a YES or NO question.​Game Example (Minecraft):​The Question: "Is the player touching lava?"​If TRUE: The player loses health.​If FALSE: The player stays safe.​Speaker's Note​"Conditionals allow our programs to make decisions based on what is happening in real-time..

[Audio] COMBINING ALL THREE (3)​Variables (The Fact): A box that says weather = "Rainy".​Conditionals (The Question): A gate that checks that box. It asks, "does the weather box say Rainy?".​Functions (The Action): If the gate opens, it triggers the OPENUMBRELLA function.​Speaker's Note​"Think of our LEGO city one last time: Variables store the facts, Conditionals make the decisions by asking questions, and Functions actually perform the work..

[Audio] Note​"We are finishing our look at variables, functions, and conditionals by seeing how they actually look in code.​What we will be focused on is this practical application. This will be given as a project on the group, so don't bother for now if you can't open your Pydroid 3. All codes will be posted on the group so you can review them and complete the project at your own pace.".

[Audio] This summary brings together our tool and our logic. These are other examples of variables, functions, and conditionals which we will be talking about later on, or maybe during our next class..

THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING SEE YOU IN OUR NEXT CLASS. print = (“BYE!!!!”) BYE!!!!.