Here are a couple great tools to get started with computer science:

• NetLogo
  • Download: http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/
  • Programming Guide: http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/programming.html
  • API Reference: http://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/docs/dictionary.html
• Processing
  • Download: http://processing.org
  • Tutorials: http://processing.org/tutorials/
  • API Reference: https://processing.org/reference/

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