{"id":13923,"date":"2013-03-26T13:00:48","date_gmt":"2013-03-26T17:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=13923"},"modified":"2013-05-27T13:17:26","modified_gmt":"2013-05-27T17:17:26","slug":"coding-classes-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=13923","title":{"rendered":"Coding Classes 101"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Amanda May, Head Editor, INALJ North Dakota<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Coding Classes 101<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"1da1d70\"<\/a>Is coding an essential skill for information professionals to learn?<\/p>\n

Well, I think that it really depends on how you look at it.\u00a0 On one hand, I believe that information professionals do not need to know any programming languages in order to be successful.\u00a0 On the other hand, I believe that a working knowledge of coding is beneficial to any information professional.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0While many libraries utilize content management systems for their websites, these websites still require constant maintenance.<\/p>\n

Do I think that information professionals need to know how to do a complete overhaul of a website?\u00a0 No.\u00a0 Do I think it may be necessary to do some tweaking of the code on a website?\u00a0 Absolutely.\u00a0 .\u00a0 If something isn\u2019t working right in a content management system, it may be necessary to utilize HTML or CSS to make the page work.<\/p>\n

I took classes on coding in library school, but I know that\u2019s not possible for everyone.\u00a0 There are many websites on the Internet that teach you how to code, but here are five to get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n