So You Want To Be A Coder (Computer Programmer)


Children - Non-Fiction
38 Pages
Reviewed on 05/26/2026
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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

So You Want To Be A Coder: Computer Programmer is another gem from the So You Want To Be series of children's educational picture books by Linda Soules. Whether it's video games or animated movies, designing a website or creating apps, computer programming is used everywhere. In a way, it's like magic in the world we live in. In this book, young readers will learn what a coder actually does. You will discover the tools of computer programming, which include the text editor, the terminal, version control, and the debugger. Walk through a day in the life of a computer programmer. Programmers often work in teams, and in these teams, their skill sets don't really overlap. There are a few famous coders in history, and you will get to know them here.

Youngsters from the age of 10 to 14 will find out what it takes to be a coder in So You Want To Be A Coder: Computer Programmer. This is a fantastic book to initiate young readers into the world of computer programming and get them interested in the subject. Linda Soules has a very systematic way of explaining the concepts touched upon in this book. I found it both informative and engaging. For example, the different aspects of computer programming and coding are thoroughly explored in a writing style that will certainly appeal to young readers. Like the other books in this series, this one is also a fun educational guide. For any parent who wants their child to take up programming, this book is a great start.