Hi all. I have moved to YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/dcbriccettiTo this playlist, specifically:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA87D270FAD3A8C73See you there.

Introduction to Python Functions

Jul 19th, 2013

A look at how to, and why you should, use functions in your Python programs.

A Simple Python Quiz Program, Part 3

Jun 27th, 2013

We enhance the quiz program by reading the questions and answers from a file. Source code

Tynker—Physics and Cloning

Jun 13th, 2013

Let’s look at two very nice features of Tynker. The physics feature allows you to have falling objects and accurate projectile motion, combined with adjustments for gravity, friction, density, gravity, and much more. Cloning lets you have mul

Simple Python Calculator using a Dictionary and Functions for Operators

Jun 3rd, 2013

This lesson creates a simple calculator using a dictionary to look up functions for operators. The point is to practice more with dictionaries, and to learn about higher-order functions.Source code

Kojo Wandering Turtles

Feb 18th, 2012

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

Jan 14th, 2012

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

Nov 12th, 2011

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

Jul 14th, 2011

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 octave, but it is actually 12. There are 12 different notes, and to move an octave you move 12

Carter Sande Teaches Python Functions

Jul 5th, 2011

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 one point Carter says “brackets” when he means parentheses. And for style, I prefer spaces arou

Python Simple Text Adventure 3

Jul 5th, 2011

We add a feature limiting the number of times an event can occur.

Kojo (Scala) Random Polygon Drawing

May 28th, 2011

A demonstration of Kojo's repeat, forward, right, def, setPosition, and setAnimationDelay commands used to draw random polygons.

Python Simple Text Adventure 2

Feb 20th, 2011

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

Feb 19th, 2011

Using tuples and a dictionary, places and transitions, create a simple text adventure game. Source code.

A Simple Python Quiz Program

Jan 9th, 2011

Learn about lists, tuples, and shuffling lists, while writing a simple question and answer program. Source code. Video.

Interviews With Professional Programmers, Part Six

Oct 22nd, 2010

Hilary Mason of bit.ly talks about her work and how she got started with computers.

Wesley Chun on Python

Oct 10th, 2010

Googler, Python book author, and former College for Kids teacher Wesley Chun visits Dave Briccetti’s Python class by videoconferencing. He talks about learning Python and how it is used by Google.

Randomness in Python Lesson by Carter Sande

Jun 24th, 2010

Carter Sande, young coauthor of the Python book Hello World! - Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners, visits Dave Briccetti’s Python programming class for grades 7–9 at Pleasant Hill, CA’s Diablo Valley College College for Kids prog

JavaFX Ship Landing Game from Peter Pilgrim

Jun 6th, 2010

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

Feb 7th, 2010

Interviews about game development with Bay Area Video Game Development Meetup members at the January 19, 2010 meetup.Casey Holtz, group leaderTuri Scandurra, www.salvatorescandurra.comGreg Damiano, PlaydomSimon Amarasingham, dSonicJapheth Dillm

Interviews With Professional Programmers, Part Five

Feb 7th, 2010

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

Dec 27th, 2009

Walkthrough of version 1 of the Invisible Player Escapes Maze game in Pygame.Source code

Invisible Player Escapes Maze

Dec 25th, 2009

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. http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/davebric/818925

Growing Player Escapes Maze

Dec 24th, 2009

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.edu/projects/davebric/818258