A familiarity with computer operating systems and general functions is necessary for anyone to learn coding. Basic skills and comfort with operating a computer are the first step to become a computer programmer.
Learners should be able to easily:
- Cut/copy/paste with all methods: keyboard, app menu, right-click menu
- Find and open applications
- Navigate file system via GUI
- Find given file/folders
- Find special system folders: Documents, Downloads, Trash/Recycle Bin
- Move files from one directory to another
- Connect to wireless networks
- Type with relative ease, and with all fingers in standard typing position
- Use web browsers and navigate the internet
If you need to strengthen your skills in these areas, free classes at community centers and libraries are great resources, as are online tutorials.
Up to 25 hours