A computer program is a set of instructions that tell a computer to do a task.  The instructions are not written in English.  They are written in a kind of mathematical language called a programming language.  There are many different programming languages.  BASIC, C, C++, C# (pronounced C Sharp), Pascal, and Java are all the names of different programming languages that have been invented for different purposes over the years. 

To use a programming language, you need a computer program, often called an Integrated Development Environment to help you write your code, check it for errors, and then run the program you create.  More complex environments will compile your code into a program that you can give to others.

The language that we are going to study is called KPL.  It stands for Kids Programming Language.  It is a powerful programming language that is written to do the kind of things that kids love.  It is great at handling animation, graphics and sounds easily.  You can make great games quickly, and best of all, it is free.  If you have a computer that runs Windows, you can download the Development Environment for free.  Just click here to learn more and to download the free program.

Are you ready to learn more?  Click here to work on our course one program at a time.