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A few months back my father had $10 000 worth of Bitcoin stolen from his cyber wallet. How did this happen? Quite simply, he’d responded to an ‘official’ email that queried his account. No, he hadn’t sent any account details or divulged anything, but the simple act of responding to what was, in hindsight, a […]
Python has seen a huge growth in popularity. According to Stack Overflow’s 2018 Developer Survey, this past year alone, Python has risen in the ranks as one of the most commonly used programming languages, surpassing C# this year. We’ve listed the top five Python programming books if you’re considering learning this language. Here are other […]
When you decide to become a software developer, there are many things to think about: what languages to learn, whether to freelance or get a full-time job, and what starting salary you should accept, etc. But what about where you should live? Places like Silicon Valley or Manhattan might spring to mind, but it’s possible […]
The internet of things has connected everything our lives touch, from our home appliances to the cars we drive and even the clothes we wear. As a product of the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is leading the way as an emerging technology. Yes, it has transcended the realm of science fiction. It is no […]
Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are 2018’s buzzwords, but what is Machine Learning, how does it differ from Artificial Intelligence and why does it matter? At its most basic, both ML and AI are about computers learning things for themselves. In a way, this is similar to what humans do. Think about a […]
As a developer, one of the primary decisions to make is which operating system (OS) to use. Just a few years ago, there were a mere handful. Today, with the onset of the digital age, operating systems abound. And the list is growing. Let’s look at three major operating systems – the pros, the cons […]
It’s daunting to become a coder. There’s so much to learn and there appears to be a multitude of people who have been coding for years. Take heart, however, a full third of professional developers on Stack Overflow, which interviewed over 100 000 developers, only learnt to code within the past five years. Basically, it’s […]
Web frameworks have made life easier for developers, essentially transforming the programming industry. What are web frameworks, and how do they make an impact? Below, we answer some common questions about web frameworks. What is a Web Framework? A web framework is a software tool created to support the development and deployment of a web […]
One of the most common but difficult questions that developers have to answer is whether it’s better to learn multiple programming languages, or master one. The reason that this is such a tough question is that there are pros and cons associated with either decision. Mastering one language, particularly one that is both rare and […]
It’s an international phenomenon – computer science degree dropout rates are getting higher with each passing year. It’s quite paradoxical. While computer science as a vocation is growing exponentially, dropout rates amongst students who enrol in computer science as a degree, seem to be steadily increasing. According to the graph below, the number of computer […]
It may be difficult to ask a question that could be seen as stupid or obvious. That’s why we’ve put together 10 questions about programming, along with their answers, from the basics to more advanced. Have a read through them; we can (almost) guarantee you’ll learn something. 1. What is programming? Programming, or coding as […]
Python is the fastest growing programming language. There are good reasons for this growth, including high salaries (an average per annum salary of $114,490 per annum, according to Indeed), excellent job demand and the sheer number of exciting innovations that rely on Python such as machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, robotics and cyber […]