Coding Fundamentals | Programming Basics

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Created byPraveenkumar Bouna

Last updated 8/2025

English

What you'll learn

Get started with programming fundamentals including an introduction to Flowcharts and Pseudocodes.
Understand Variables and its types that include integer, float, boolean, string, etc.
Understand Operators that includes Assignment (=), Mathematical (+, -, *,/), Comparison (>, <, ==, !=), and many more.
Understand Conditional Statements that includes If statements, If-Else statements, Nested If-Else, and Switch statements.
Understand Loops and its various types along with some tips for right usage of them.
Understand Functions along with knowing the importance of Function Signature.
Understand Exceptions, what they are, and how to use them properly in your coding.
Lots of downloadable resources, quizzes, assignments and practice activities.

Course content

10 sections • 69 lectures • 2h 34m total length

Welcome & About This Course1:55
You have made the right decision by choosing this course to get started with your programming career! At the end of this lecture, you will have a good overview of how this course is organized and what to expect from this course.
What is Programming? How do I get Started?12:41
Learn some of the key topics of programming, including:
Overview of Software Development
What is Programming?
What is a Flowchart?
Flowchart Examples
Downloadable Resource (5-Step Action Plan Guide)0:21
As a beginner, you may sometimes feel stuck during your initial days of learning. You can download the 5-Step Action Plan guide to start learning to program.
Downloadable Resource (Action Plan Worksheet)0:28
You can download the 5-Step Action Plan Worksheet to capture the actions you plan to take on each of the steps.
A Note on Examples0:19
A note on the syntaxes and examples used in this course.

Introduction0:11
Download and Install Diagrams.net to Create Flowcharts8:04
Know the steps involved in downloading and installing diagrams.net to create flowcharts in your laptop.
Create your First Flowchart5:23
Watch the demo of creating the first flowchart in diagrams.net software.
Flowchart Shapes0:04
Check out the different shapes used in a flowchart provided as a downloadable visual guide for your reference.
What is Pseudocode?3:02
Find out what a pseudocode is and how you can use them to document your logic.
Pseudocode Syntax4:19
Find out some of the Pseducode syntaxes for various programming constructs followed in this course.
(Windows OS) Download and Install Notepad++ to Write Pseudocode3:33
(macOS) Notepad++ Alternatives0:08
Assignment 1 - Pseudocode0:24
Assignment 1 Solution3:09
Programming Fundamentals
Conclusion0:18

Introduction0:14
What is a Variable?4:39
Grasp the most important coding construct - Variables. Find out what they are and their different types.
Integer Variables3:07
Learn about the integer variable type, including its syntax, examples, and proper usage.
Assignment 2 - Integer Variables0:11
Assignment 2 Solution2:31
Float Variables2:52
Learn about the float variable type, including its syntax, examples, and proper usage.
Assignment 3 - Float Variables0:09
Assignment 3 Solution1:06
Boolean Variables2:34
Learn about the boolean variable type, including its syntax, examples, and proper usage.
Character Variables1:50
Learn about the character variable type, including its syntax, examples, and proper usage.
String Variables3:00
Learn about the string variable type, including its syntax, examples, and proper usage.
Assignment 4 - String Variables0:08
Assignment 4 Solution1:26
A Note on Keywords1:20
Learn what keywords are and what needs to be taken care of concerning them during coding.
Variables and their Types
Conclusion0:09

Introduction0:11
A quick overview of the topics you will learn in this section.
Overview of Program Flow2:46
Learn what program flow is and the two types of program flow constructs.
What are Conditional Statements?2:24
Recognize the most powerful construct of any programming language. Grasp the different types of conditional logic along with their typical syntax and examples. As a beginner, you need to pay attention to completely grasp this coding construct.
If Statement3:44
Know the first type of conditional statements, namely, If statements.
Assignment 5 - If Statement0:23
Assignment 5 Solution5:02
If Else Statements3:56
Know about the second type of conditional statements, namely If-Else statements.
Assignment 6 - If Else Statements0:08
Assignment 6 Solution1:14
Nested If Else Statements6:18
Know about the third type of conditional statements, namely Nested If-Else statements.
Assignment 7 - Nested If Else Statements0:10
Assignment 7 Solution2:04
Switch Statements3:36
Know about the fourth type of conditional statements, namely Switch statements.
Conditional Statements
3 Tips for Right Usage of Conditional Statements3:16
Catch some of the tips for using conditional logic in a better way during coding.
Conclusion0:21
A quick recap of the topics you learned in this section and what is coming up next.

Introduction0:12
A quick overview of the topics you will learn in this section.
What are Loops?2:58
Learn the loop concept in coding and know why they are considered one of the most powerful programming constructs.
Types of Loops6:06
Know the different types of looping constructs available in a programming language.
3 Tips for Right Usage of Loops3:52
Be aware of some of the tips for the proper usage of the looping constructs.
Loops
Conclusion0:16
A quick recap of the topics you learned in this section and what is coming up next.

Introduction0:10
A quick overview of the topics you will learn in this section.
What are Functions?5:16
Master another key construct of programming fundamentals, namely Functions.
What is Function Signature?2:07
Find out what is referred to as a function signature and its purpose in a programming language.
Types of Functions2:56
Know the two broad classifications of functions in a programming language.
Assignment 8 - Functions0:20
Functions
Conclusion0:17
A quick recap of the topics you learned in this section and what is coming up next.

Introduction0:10
A quick overview of the topics you will learn in this section
What are Comments?3:21
Learn what comments are and why they are used in coding. Find out why they are a programmer's best friend!
Types of Comments4:06
Know the types of comments along with their syntax and example usage.
Comments
Conclusion0:22
A quick recap of the topics you learned in this section and what is coming up next.

Requirements

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Description

Fundamentals of programming are crucial to starting your career as a software developer. A strong foundation in programming concepts will help you learn any programming language. This course will teach you the programming language fundamentals from the ground up. You will be taken through a carefully selected approach for absolute beginners toward learning programming fundamentals.

Instructor Bio:

Praveen is an experienced product designer and developer who has worked for 10 years at Honeywell and 7 years at Bosch. He specializes in building products on the .NET stack and cloud platforms. He has a patent and has presented two papers. Additionally, he has published 20+ Courses and 50+ Hands-On Labs on Kubernetes, Docker & Azure, teaching thousands of students on various cloud-native topics.

Topics Covered In This Course:

Getting started with programming fundamentals, including an introduction to Flowcharts and Pseudocodes.
Understanding Variables and their types include integer, float, boolean, string, etc.
Understanding Operators that includes Assignment (=), Mathematical (+, -, *,/), Comparison (>, <, ==, !=), and many more.
Understanding Conditional Statements that include If statements, If-Else statements, Nested If-Else, and Switch statements.
Understanding Loops and their various types and some tips for properly using them.
Understanding Functions along with knowing the importance of Function Signature.
Understanding Exceptions, their meaning, and how to use them correctly in your coding.
There are lots of downloadable resources, quizzes, assignments, and practice activities.

At The End Of This Course:

You will have a strong foundation in the fundamentals of programming languages and coding concepts.

Enroll now to get started.

Who this course is for:

Freshers, who are absolute beginners to coding. This course will give you an excellent head start towards an exciting programming career.
Experienced non-IT professionals, who are looking for a career change as a software engineer. This course will provide you with a strong foundation in programming which is a necessity for your new career path.

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Course Introduction5 lectures • 16min

Introduction to Programming Fundamentals11 lectures • 29min

Coding Concept 1: Variables & its Types15 lectures • 25min

Coding Concept 2: Operators3 lectures • 9min

Coding Concept 3: Conditional Statements15 lectures • 36min

Coding Concept 4: Loops5 lectures • 13min

Coding Concept 5: Functions6 lectures • 11min

Coding Concept 6: Comments4 lectures • 8min

Coding Concept 7: Exceptions4 lectures • 6min

Course Conclusion1 lecture • 2min

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