Getting started with Small Basic
Learn the core ideas of Small Basic: printing text, loops, conditions, subroutines and arrays. Each one comes with a short program you can type yourself.
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Coding
Symbols you type constantly in code, Python keyboard habits and first steps with Small Basic.
Keyboard habits for learning Python
Python relies on colons, underscores, indentation and brackets. Learn simple keyboard habits that make these symbols quick to type, with short practice drills.
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The most used symbols in code
Get to know the parentheses, brackets, equals signs and quotes you'll meet most in code, what each does, and how to type them on a US keyboard.
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Why programmers should learn touch typing
Learn why touch typing helps programmers keep their eyes on the code, reach common symbols quickly and fix mistakes smoothly, plus where to start.
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