The Essential Guide to Getting Started with Computing and Programming on the Raspberry Pi

Originally designed as a fun and easy way for children (and curious adults) to learn programming, the Raspberry Pi quickly evolved into a credit card-sized, uniquely robust machine that can be used for everything from playing HD videos to hardware hacking, marking the first steps into programming.

One of the authors of this guide was involved in the creation of the device itself, and in this book, you’ll find all the information needed to begin using the Raspberry Pi, including tasks such as:

- Connecting it to a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and other peripherals.  

- Installing software on it.  

- Mastering basic Linux OS administration.

- Configuring the device.  

- Setting up your Raspberry Pi as a productivity machine.

- Writing programs in Scratch and Python.

- Configuring it to function as a multimedia center.

This is your complete guide to learning how to use the world’s first truly compact computer and to exploring its full potential.