Coding Compendium
A free 100-page ebook collecting my projects and tutorials for Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, Scratch and Python. Simply join my newsletter to download it.
My name is Sean McManus and I'm a writer based in the UK, specializing in technology and business-to-business. I began my career as a technology journalist, specialising in transport. Today, I work as a freelance copywriter, freelance journalist and book author, covering a wide range of technologies. I've written for BBC News Online, Dorling Kindersley, For Dummies and many more leading publishers.
I contribute tutorials to The MagPi magazine, including ArtEvolver, Raspberry Radio and Bedtime Stories, for which I also developed the concept and Python code.
I've written a number of books to inspire people to start programming, including children, using technologies such as Scratch, Raspberry Pi, and Python. Titles include Mission Python, Scratch Programming in Easy Steps and Raspberry Pi For Dummies (with Mike Cook). My book How to Code was shortlisted for the ALCS Educational Writers' Award. My other books include Web Design in Easy Steps and 100 Top Tips: Microsoft Excel. Help yourself to some free sample book chapter PDFs and find links to buy my books here.
My electronic music album Artificial explores what happens beyond artificial intelligence, when the machines have emotions. I wrote a novel called Earworm, about AI in the music industry, and I enjoy photography.
That's me working on the virtual webcam.
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Visit www.sean.co.uk for free chapters from Sean's coding books (including Mission Python, Scratch Programming in Easy Steps and Coder Academy) and more!
A free 100-page ebook collecting my projects and tutorials for Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, Scratch and Python. Simply join my newsletter to download it.
Web Design in Easy Steps, now in its 7th Edition, shows you how to make effective websites that work on any device.
Power up your Microsoft Excel skills with this powerful pocket-sized book of tips that will save you time and help you learn more from your spreadsheets.
This book, now fully updated for Scratch 3, will take you from the basics of the Scratch language into the depths of its more advanced features. A great way to start programming.
Code a space adventure game in this Python programming book published by No Starch Press.
Discover how to make 3D games, create mazes, build a drum machine, make a game with cartoon animals and more!