Young Programmers Podcast

Dave Briccetti
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A video podcast for computer programmers in grades 3 and up. We learn about Scratch, Tynker, Alice, Python, Pygame, and Scala, and interview interesting programmers. From professional software developer and teacher Dave Briccetti, and many special guests.

  1. 19/07/2013 · VIDEO

    Introduction to Python Functions

    A look at how to, and why you should, use functions in your Python programs.

  2. 27/06/2013 · VIDEO

    A Simple Python Quiz Program, Part 3

    We enhance the quiz program by reading the questions and answers from a file. Source code

  3. 13/06/2013 · VIDEO

    Tynker—Physics and Cloning

    Let’s look at two very nice features of Tynker. The physics feature allows you to have falling objects and accurate projectile motion, combined with adjustments for gravity, friction, density, gravity, and much more. Cloning lets you have multiple instances of actors (like Scratch sprites), without having to duplicate code.

  4. 03/06/2013 · VIDEO

    Simple Python Calculator using a Dictionary and Functions for Operators

    This lesson creates a simple calculator using a dictionary to look up functions for operators. The point is to practice more with dictionaries, and to learn about higher-order functions. Source code

  5. 18/02/2012 · VIDEO

    Kojo Wandering Turtles

    Showing how to create multiple turtles in Kojo, and make them wander around. Uses Scala features map and foreach.

  6. 14/01/2012 · VIDEO

    Using Python's Input Function with Numbers

    We show how to use Python's input function to get numbers, without the program breaking if something other than a number is entered.

  7. 12/11/2011 · VIDEO

    A Simple Python Quiz Program, Part 2

    We respond to a viewer question and add features to limit the number of questions displayed, and to display the questions that were answered wrong.

  8. 14/07/2011 · VIDEO

    Demonstration of Audacity for Making Sound Effects

    How to make special sound effects using the free audio program Audacity. A small correction: I said that a 13-semitone change would move the pitch an octave, but it is actually 12. There are 12 different notes, and to move an octave you move 12 times to get back to the same note of the scale.

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A video podcast for computer programmers in grades 3 and up. We learn about Scratch, Tynker, Alice, Python, Pygame, and Scala, and interview interesting programmers. From professional software developer and teacher Dave Briccetti, and many special guests.

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