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The quote below is neither an endorsement nor an advert. Learning Python is a great way to get started with programming. Learning how to code is a skill that will benefit you throughout your life. You’ll be more efficient at work, get better grades in school, take more control over the technology around us, and […]
Yet another reason to learn Python “The 10 most popular programming languages remain the same, but numbers toward the bottom of that group are shifting, with PHP dropping and assembly language continuing to rise.” https://www.techrepublic.com/article/python-remains-atop-the-tiobe-index-for-november-while-php-shows-signs-of-decline/
Although I teach SQL, I recommend studying Python if you are interested in data analytics rather than using MATLAB or R. Although Python is not a data science language, there are several libraries designed to analyze data in Python. Conda – package manager IPython – shell for interactive computing Jupyter – facility to write documentation […]
A new list of hot languages is out — well one list of many. Once again, Python is the hottest language, but what I find interesting is the inclusion of assembler although it does not specify which version (NASM, FASM, etc.). Python JavaScript Java C++ Swift Go (Golang) Kotlin Rust TypeScript PHP Ruby Shell Scripting […]
We have finished another course. Remember that programming is a fun experience as we can tell a machine and tell it what to do. I hope you had fun in this course and continue learning SQL and related technologies like Python. Download the class notes for day 10.
The National Security Agency (NSA) has released a report of what programming languages people should use because of memory safety (leaks, exploits, etc.). The “Software Memory Safety” Cybersecurity Information Sheet highlights how malicious cyber actors can exploit poor memory management issues to access sensitive information, promulgate unauthorized code execution, and cause other negative impacts. https://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/News-Highlights/Article/Article/3215760/nsa-releases-guidance-on-how-to-protect-against-software-memory-safety-issues/ The […]
Applied statistics (not software, but good old math) including general understanding of machine learning (artificial intelligence). R and/or Python with libraries like NumPy and/or pandas. Structured Query Language (SQL) with a broad understanding of extensions (vendor-specific syntax) depending on the relational database management system (RDBMS) that the company (your employer) has like Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL […]
This is neither an endorsement nor an advert. Once upon a time, the world of computer programming was a mysterious and exclusive place. Only a select handful of people were considered computer programmers with cutting-edge coding skills. Today, many IT jobs require a solid grasp of the top programming languages, and yes, we mean more […]
The following is true for Python and several programming languages. For Python, PEP 8 has emerged as the style guide that most projects adhere to; it promotes a very readable and eye-pleasing coding style. Every Python developer should read it at some point; here are the most important points extracted for you: Use 4-space indentation, […]
The original article is available at https://opensource.com/article/18/5/books-kids-linux-open-source, but the list without commercial links is below. Adventures in Raspberry Pi by Carrie Anne Philbin Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart Coding Games in Scratch by Jon Woodcock Doing Math with Python by Amit Saha Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the […]
