The Arduino IDE provides a sample sketch with a simple program outline in a text window when you first open it. There are also a vast array of code samples under the File->Examples submenu item.

Microchip and Digilent today announced the chipKIT™ platform--the first 32-bit-microcontroller-based, open-source development platform that is compati ...

If you need further practice, the bundle also contains a 299-page Arduino beginner's e-book. Finally, it's time to get building. The bundle comes with five starter projects to ease your way in.