In JavaScript, developers can make variable declarations in three different ways. Each has diferent implications for the program they are writing, which can cause some confusion. Variable declaration can be accomplished by using var, let, or by simply assigning a value with no declaration keyword (e.g., x = 5). Understanding the differences between x =…
Understanding the history and evolution of JavaScript is crucial for appreciating its current role in the tech ecosystem as well as some of the challenges that occur in programming in JavaScript. Here are some key highlights that will give you a sense of how JavaScript became what it is today: Birth of JavaScript (1995) JavaScript…
Earlier this week in my Ethics and Technology course we were talking about AI vs Human Generated content. One aspect is given how good AI content is getting, do we need to really write anymore? Of course, there are two issues: inaccurate information and the human experience. Inaccurate Information AI still has an issue with…
One skill I’ve had to learn (the hard way) is the ability to network with others. Networking lets you know about opportunities, and share opportunities with individuals so you can fill roles yourself. In the “old days” there were people who kept a Rolodex of names and phone numbers. Today, we used tools like “LinkedIn”….
If you want to be successful, and not just in Computer Science, but in anything, there are three things that you need to do. Now, if you ask around, there are a lot of other ideas and lists people will have, but this is simple, and easy for you to remember. The three things are:…
This is a story of two different students. For our sake, we’ll call them Think 1 and Think 2. (Yes, a play on words of Thing 1 and Thing 2… as they are thinking students… and how they think about themselves really matters.) Both of these students have been students of mine. They are similar…
Welcome to the “An Intro to SQL Series,” where we embark on a journey to demystify the world of databases using the SQL programming language. This playlist is tailored just for you. Explore the Foundations of SQL: Dive into the fundamentals of SQL, the universal language for managing and manipulating relational databases. Understand key concepts…
Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) are visual design tools for databases, crucial before table creation. This series teaches using Lucid Chart, an accessible browser-based tool with exportable SQL code capabilities. Instructions range from setting up workspaces and creating abstract entities to defining one-to-many and many-to-many relationships. It also covers adding field details like key types and data types. The series culminates with exporting ERD as SQL commands, demonstrating Lucid Chart’s efficiency in converting diagrams into databases.
