Here is a basic introduction to coding for business students. Other terms for coding are “programming” or “development.”

A good way to introduce yourself to coding is through web development. The three key languages for web development are:

• HTML
• CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
• JavaScript

It is a good idea to get started with these three languages. They can be used to build everything from mobile applications to server applications. They are essential to building any “front end” for an application. Front end is the user interface of an application.

Most programming languages offer an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for working with the language. For instance, the Remix IDE can be used for writing in Solidity on the Ethereum blockchain.

A second important step is to understand Automated Programming Interfaces (APIs). An API is a way to read information from an external web source. You can create a webpage with a user interface (UI) that reports information based on a relevant API.

Python is also an important language that is being used in business. Python is very flexible and can be used for many different applications.