Coding may sound daunting, but there are plenty of ways to get started, and you don’t need to be a computer guru to learn to build an app or a website. We’ve picked out a few apps to help you—or your child—find your way.
For Little Kids
Packed with colourful puzzles, bite-size videos, and lessons cleverly masquerading as games, these apps will give even the youngest learners a leg up, helping them grasp the basics without having to write a line of code.
Tynker Junior: Coding for Kids
Easy to code, ideal for age 4+
Sphero Edu Jr
Introductory coding with indi
codeSpark Academy Kids Coding
Programming Games and Puzzles
Kodable Basics
Coding for Kids 4-10
Code Karts - Pre-coding logic
Learn to think like a coder
Hopster Coding Safari for Kids
Pre-coding logic game for kids
Tinkerblocks
code, create, play
For Students
Learning doesn’t have to feel like homework. Kick back with these video tutorials, interactive lessons, and educational games. They’ll teach you all about the world’s most popular coding languages.
For Grown-Ups
Whether you want to create a website for your company or a numbers game for your kids, all you need is an iPhone or iPad and the will to learn. These fantastic apps might not feature games or characters, but they’ll teach you the syntax, methods, and best practices of coding languages faster than you might think. And if you don’t know what any of that means, don’t worry: You will soon.