Global Variables in Computer Science GCSE and A Level

Global Variables will Break the Internet

You may have heard that global variables are dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. They may even break the internet. How scary! However, it turns out on investigation that the...

Python as Programming Language for Computer Science GCSE and A Level

Have you heard of Edward De Bono? He is considered by some to be the grandfather of metacognition. Among his achievements is the coining of the phrase “lateral thinking” along with extensive...

Read external files from a Python program for Computer Science GCSE and A Level

File Reading in Python

The ability to work with external files is essential for any Python programmer. In this article we will look in detail at how to read from text files in Python. This can...

Have fun with ASCII art for GCSE Computer Science

ASCII character encoding is essential knowledge for Computer Science. It is basically a set of values which represent text characters, enabling the transmission of messages via electronic media. A great way to...

Python Coding Environments

When learning (or teaching) python for GCSE or A Level Computer Science, one of the first decisions you will need to make is which coding environment to use. This is actually no...

Book Review – Grokking Algorithms by Aditya Bhargava

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Understanding algorithms for coding interviews and Computer Science courses can be tough, and any resource which makes the job easier has to be...

insertion sort gcse a-level computer science

Insertion Sort for Computer Science GCSE and A Level

Insertion sort is one of the standard algorithms you will come across studying Computer Science for GCSE and A Level. There are many different versions of the code for it scattered across...

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Cambridge A Level Computer Science Trace Tables Exam-Style Question

The Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science Coursebook is generally a fantastic resource, covering the entire 9608 syllabus in depth. However, there are a few frustrating issues with the book,...

Python Type Annotations for Computer Science GCSE and A Level

Most exam boards offering Computer Science GCSE and A Level courses allow students a choice of which programming language to use. This usually includes Python along with other options like Java, C#...

Codewars

Looking for fun challenges to sharpen your Python coding skills? Codewars is the site for you! Sometimes it’s hard to know what to work on, even though you really want to...

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