Remember the days of dial-up when you’d turn on your computer and the classic Java coffee cup logo would spread itself across your screen, or the red Java “update” pop-ups would flash in the corner, even if you weren’t sure what the update was about. Java, whether you realize it or not, has played an … Read more
While JavaScript has ranked the most popular language in the world for eight years in a row, there are still ways of making it better. Rarely do programming languages possess an all-in-one structure, so they rely on libraries and frameworks for added support, like the React.js library. According to the same Stack Overflow survey, React … Read more
Since the reign of Julius Caesar in 100 BC, people have used cryptography to keep things secure, and thanks to online learning, we have the chance to explore it on our own. Cryptography is now essential to digital security, and many are turning to online cryptography courses to teach them these in-demand skills. You may … Read more
Programming carries a heavy stigma of being confusing and tough to learn… until Python entered the game and took the industry by storm. What started out as a hobby project named after Monty Python has since turned into one of the world’s most popular languages. Python is known for its easy learning curve and simplistic … Read more
If you’re looking for a modern programming language that doesn’t sacrifice speed for security, then Rust is the language for you. Launched in 2015, this new kid on the block brings the perfect blend of power and safety when it comes to programming. In programming, languages are either built for power or safety, similar … Read more
When you hear functional programming (FP), it almost sounds obvious. After all, shouldn’t all programming be functional? Shouldn’t it always work? While creating a working program or product is the goal, functional programming delves much deeper than that. Not a type, but a way, of coding that focuses on producing pure functions and creating cleaner … Read more
Big O notation, or its counterpart Big Theta, are mathematical notations used in computer science to describe the performance or complexity of a particular algorithm. Big O is also used to describe the execution time required or the space required to store an algorithm. Software engineers use programming to solve real-world problems. To ensure they’re … Read more
Go programmers earn a median salary of $140,000 annually — they’re some of the highest-paid devs around. Why? Because Golang is one of the fastest-growing, in-demand, and powerful programming languages around, having been created in 2009 at Google. It’s also one of the most loved languages around, known for generally being a joy to work … Read more
JavaScript (JS) rose to the top in 2020 as the most in-demand IT skill for developers. Front-end web development, full-stack developer, and web marketing manager are just a few of the roles you could land with JavaScript under your belt. What makes JavaScript important is it allows you to create dynamic web pages. Working with … Read more
Everyone should learn how to code. Aside from the obvious benefit of opening doors into in-demand (and highly paid) tech jobs, coding offers valuable thinking skills you can use in any occupation. Problem-solving, inter-department communication, automating day-to-day tasks, and attention-grabbing résumés are a few of the strengths you gain with coding literacy. What’s even better … Read more
