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About the Course

This MOOC provides you with the foundational skill set required to write computer programs. If you are interested in learning how to write interactive, graphical programs from an introductory level in a real programming language, this is the course for you. You will begin by learning the basics of editing and running programs. Then you will learn how to create 2D graphics using shapes and coordinates. Finally, you will learn how to create interactive graphics that you can control with the mouse. You will even solve a set of interactive puzzles using your coding skills in the Sleuth game which has been created especially for this course. The course uses the Javascript language and the p5.js library....

Top reviews

AG

Jul 19, 2021

It's worth the hard work. I'm insatiable for learning and need more impossible looking projects or games that Coursera designed to help the student really get into the world of computer programming.

GT

Jun 8, 2019

The course is built up well, the steps are easy to follow. Even when there is some research required, the intentional gaps are highly manageable. The gamified deliverables were really fun to do! :-)

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By Jacob M H

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Feb 6, 2020

The course was taught well, however the weeks were scheduled incorrectly. Week 1 should have been week 3.

By Gianna R O

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Feb 8, 2022

The instructions on the tasks need to be more clear. If you like to read and solve things, it's good.

By dee c

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Dec 17, 2021

The course would be enjoyed more by those really interested in Graphics Designing.

By Gariman S

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Aug 9, 2020

I feel the course wasn't well organised and not much interactive.

By JIGNESH P

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Sep 1, 2020

In this course need a improvement much needed improvement.

By Baljot S

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Apr 9, 2022

Could use more insruction for sleuth

By Shrunal

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May 21, 2021

misleading assignment date

By Deleted A

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Apr 18, 2021

Good Knowledge and Quizes

By Mary J C

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Oct 25, 2022

i expect more

By Devin R

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Jan 27, 2023

The instructors were great; very easy to understand and follow. My low score is in no way a critique on their knowledge or teaching abilities.

However, the actual formatting for the course on Coursera is atrocious. There is no reasonable indication that the Sleuth game at the end of week one is actually the course's FINAL EXAM. I managed to learn and figure out everything I needed for a passing grade for the entire course through trial and error, reviewing the discussion forums, using the instructor-led examples for Sleuth as a starting point, and researching external resources (primarily the p5.js reference website). This in spite of missing 2/3 of the entire course's actual content due to how it's displayed on this site.

I'm going to take in the rest of the videos and text from the instructors in the next few days, but it was needlessly frustrating - honestly bordering on infuriating - that the actual "final exam" is not at the end of the course.

By Shagufta M

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Nov 11, 2020

I was actually expecting this to be more basic level. I am experienced but yet for a beginner level I found this course a bit confusing. Also there are a few things that can provide a better experience if improved. First, the assignment was placed in week 1 with limited knowledge relevant to attempt the assignment. It could have been placed at the last week and with enough knowledge to attempt the questions. Second, it was way too repetitive, I feel the idea here is to engage newbies with clear concepts rather than getting them to do repetitive tasks without a clear understanding. Third, I received the certificate soon after completing week 1 assignment. If for this course completion the requirement was to only attempt the assignment with 80%+ marks, I'd prefer to have it at the end of the course after I have gone through all videos otherwise I will loose interest to keep going through learning material after achieving the certificate.

By Chris B

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Sep 21, 2022

I have previously completed the Harvard CS50 Introduction to computer science and coming from that to this feels like a significant step down. It makes me worried for the degree I am about to embark on. The course started improving in week 3, but the damage had been done in weeks 1 and 2. The sleuth game felt like a chore and it does not teach you much, if at all, about programming. CS50 uses scratch which it does not dwell on too long before it moves to C. I am not saying that you need to use those, but fill the course with more programming concepts. There is a lot of emphasis on P5js, but who is going to be using P5js in the real world. It is a good tool to get used to it, but then we should migrate to a language we will be called upon to use in the wild.

By Robert M D

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Apr 28, 2020

I had initial problems using the text editor, brackets. I eventually figured it out however it took me hours. there were many similiar comments to mine complaining about the same issues. the introductory portion to this class needs to have a better tutorial on downloading and using brakets and all other software that may be needed. when there are many similiar complaints about a topic and they are not addressed and adapted into the lesson it makes for a terrible lesson and class. I would gladly up my star review if they make changes to the tutorial of how to use brackets.

By Fatih G

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Nov 6, 2019

everything was ok so far but sleuth was real disaster and very very difficult to get 80% especially for beginners without any video help. I spent hours to get 80%. Yes I learned so manythings but I dont think this should be the way of learning online.

By Harsh X

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Aug 19, 2023

I STOPPED DOING THIS BECAUSE. BRACKETS CODE EDITOR IS WAY TOO OLD IT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THEY SHOULD HAVE TOLD OTHER ALTERNATIVE OR UPGARE THE COURSE. BUT IF I TALK ABOUT TEACHER HE IS AWOSEM I UNDERSTOOD EVERYTHING.

By Muie M

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Jun 27, 2022

For a complete begginer it's not a good course. Instructions are not detailed, they expect you to self study mostly with trial and error.

By Loren D

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Oct 2, 2019

sleuth assignments were frustrating. bit more theory could have been provided, examples on creating events, initializing objects etc.

By Phongpanot N

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Jan 8, 2023

If you want to learn programming and computer science, don't waste your time on this course. Instead, go for CS50x.

By Mars A T D A

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Oct 14, 2022

th instructions given was not clear and the discussions were not enough to fully understand the course

By OLALO J M (

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Oct 12, 2022

not a fan of the javascript and the "game" itself, way too specific for some cases

By Medina b

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Apr 28, 2020

I couldn't find the examples they were referencing and could not get any support

By Mirza M B

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Oct 20, 2023

Sleuth assignment is not working properly

By Tiyamike H Y

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Nov 11, 2024

Difficult to operate only on mobiles

By Jose M M L

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May 18, 2022

Not for beginners.

By Adam K

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Aug 26, 2019

I've had better.