Instructions
Challenge 1-1: Introduction
Challenge 1-1: Introduction
But there's something you should know about computers.
They're not very smart.
On their own, computers don't really know how to do much. They can only do what you tell them to do.
So you have to write good instructions for them. And that's what we're going to learn how to do here today.
Here are some examples of instructions you might use for people:
Suppose you want to make an origami crane - that's the 'problem' you want to solve. Well, here's a step-by-step guide:
And what if you're hungry after all that paper folding? Here's a recipe - just some instructions for making cookies.
Or maybe you need something to write on? Well, there's a diagram - follow all the steps and you'll have yourself a notebook.
