Young Programmers Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
This Podcast Moves to YouTube
13 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hi all. I have moved to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcbriccetti To this playlist, specifically: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA...
Introduction to Python Functions
19 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A look at how to, and why you should, use functions in your Python programs.
A Simple Python Quiz Program, Part 3
27 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We enhance the quiz program by reading the questions and answers from a file. Source code
Tynker—Physics and Cloning
13 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s look at two very nice features of Tynker. The physics feature allows you to have falling objects and accurate projectile motion, combined wi...
Simple Python Calculator using a Dictionary and Functions for Operators
03 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This lesson creates a simple calculator using a dictionary to look up functions for operators. The point is to practice more with dictionaries, an...
Kojo Wandering Turtles
18 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Showing how to create multiple turtles in Kojo, and make them wander around. Uses Scala features map and foreach.
Using Python's Input Function with Numbers
14 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We show how to use Python's input function to get numbers, without the program breaking if something other than a number is entered.
A Simple Python Quiz Program, Part 2
12 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We respond to a viewer question and add features to limit the number of questions displayed, and to display the questions that were answered wrong.
Demonstration of Audacity for Making Sound Effects
14 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
How to make special sound effects using the free audio program Audacity. A small correction: I said that a 13-semitone change would move the pitch an ...
Carter Sande Teaches Python Functions
05 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Carter Sande teaches how to use functions to a class at Diablo Valley College College for Kids. A couple of notes on this excellent presentation: At o...
Python Simple Text Adventure 3
05 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We add a feature limiting the number of times an event can occur.
Kojo (Scala) Random Polygon Drawing
28 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
A demonstration of Kojo's repeat, forward, right, def, setPosition, and setAnimationDelay commands used to draw random polygons.
Python Simple Text Adventure 2
20 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Part Two. Using a package and classes, we move most of the game logic into a game "engine." Source code: https://github.com/dcbriccetti/python-lessons...
Python Simple Text Adventure
19 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Using tuples and a dictionary, places and transitions, create a simple text adventure game. Source code.
A Simple Python Quiz Program
09 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about lists, tuples, and shuffling lists, while writing a simple question and answer program. Source code. Video.
Interviews With Professional Programmers, Part Six
22 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Hilary Mason of bit.ly talks about her work and how she got started with computers.
Wesley Chun on Python
10 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Googler, Python book author, and former College for Kids teacher Wesley Chun visits Dave Briccetti’s Python class by videoconferencing. He talks abo...
Randomness in Python Lesson by Carter Sande
24 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Carter Sande, young coauthor of the Python book Hello World! - Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners, visits Dave Briccetti’s Python pro...
JavaFX Ship Landing Game from Peter Pilgrim
06 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
While out to lunch one day at the Java Posse Roundup, Peter Pilgrim showed me his ship landing game written in JavaFX.(Sorry about the blurry parts.)
Interviews With Game Developers
07 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Interviews about game development with Bay Area Video Game Development Meetup members at the January 19, 2010 meetup.Casey Holtz, group leaderTuri Sca...
Interviews With Professional Programmers, Part Five
07 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Michael (Van) Van Riper, at a Silicon Valley Web Java User Group (see Joshua Bloch in the background) talks about programming.
Invisible Player Escapes Maze, Pygame Version 1
27 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Walkthrough of version 1 of the Invisible Player Escapes Maze game in Pygame.Source code
Invisible Player Escapes Maze
25 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Escape the maze. You are invisible, and so are all the obstacles unless they are close to you. Illustrates use of the ghost effect, and broadcast. htt...
Growing Player Escapes Maze
24 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Escape the maze before you grow too big. Illustrates use of the timer, and “if touching color.” The Scratch project is here: http://scratch.mit.ed...
Jython/Swing Game of Life Version 2
24 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
A very quick look at version 2 of our Jython implementation of Conway’s Game of Life. Source code