LAB Curriculum Bundle

Description

These books are hand-picked to guide your teen through a comprehensive programming course that begins with the LAB (Logic And Basics), mentored by a 25-year experienced software developer: the “Computer Guy” Seth Lowrey. Order the curriculum materials here and contact us at seth.support@lovemygroups.com to set up your mentoring subscription. The books included are…

Digital:
Beginning Visual C# – Learn the C# language and create fun Windows programs and games. Covers all the fundamentals from types and logic to events, loops, and graphics.
Programming Games with Visual C# – Continue to develop your skills in C# with a series of projects, going into more depth from the Beginning course, and working on larger projects with more graphics, events, and decisions

Books:
JavaScript & JQuery — One of the most complete references for JavaScript, you will review various features of JavaScript and JQuery, and also work toward building projects with TypeScript referencing online resources
HTML5 — Necessary for complete web development, a solid foundation in HTML5 and its capabilities is necessary to build complete web and JavaScript based mobile applications
CSS — The new programming language for visual effects, CSS3 (more commonly called CSS because it is the standard) unleashes visual creativity in your web and JavaScript based mobile applications
The Chess series is included because Chess is a great teacher of logic, forward thinking, deep analysis, and pattern recognition in detail and the big picture:
Beginning Chess — Learn deep analysis and logic with the 3 book series from the Fireside Chess Library. Beginning Chess reviews the fundamental rules of chess, with the addition of 30 “tests” to let you try to figure out the best move in each of the situations presented. Learn to recognize patterns and use those to become a better chess player.
Chess Openings Traps and Zaps — Increase your chess proficiency with more chess scenarios and solutions, along with explanations
Pandolfini’s Endgame Course — One of the most difficult things in life is finishing. In chess, it is takes art, skill, and strength of will to finish strongly and finish well. Most chess games are lost when you are on the verge of finishing your opponent. A careless error while you are focused on your opponent’s imminent loss can open the door for the surprise comeback. Learn finishing techniques and strategies to carry through to Checkmate and the win.