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Coding is regarded as a creative activity which is open to all students. Coding helps the students to build computational thinking, develop life skills, like problem solving skills, empathy, critical thinking and exposure to real life situations to solve problems in various fields. Introduction to Coding (for Class VII) is a textbook cum practical book written as per the guidelines provided by the CBSE. It is an essential textbook fulfilling the requirements of the students in the skill subject Coding (for class VII). It takes the learners through all the essential theoretical concepts of Block coding followed by activities and projects on Coding/Programs. This textbook introduces concepts of coding and computational thinking using real life examples and block coding with open source MakeCode platform and gamified learning approach to make learning experience more engaging. The book is intuitive with practical examples of theoretical concepts and applied exercises. The book has included mini projects that students can work on. Moreover, the book focuses on creating exposure to ethics of coding and promoting empathy and sensitivity among students by activities. It contains a variety of questions (solved and unsolved) under the heading “Practice Time”. It is written in a lucid language and the content is presented in activity- based mode. The content flow essentially contains concepts clearance through different tables, charts, graphs, pictures, photographs, etc. A publication dedicated to enhance the technical skills (computing and coding) of the learners and empowering them in essential 21 st Century Life Skills including creativity, innovation, critical thinking, team work, working in a diversified environment, etc., through activities and projects. This textbook will also serve all other learners interested in learning Block coding. Moreover, this book highlights all the necessary topics and subtopics related to the subject according the age group of the learners to make them tech savvy futuristic world citizens. It is an honest attempt from the author and publisher to empower the future workforce to acquire coding skills early in their educational phase and build a solid foundation to be industry ready.