A flowchart is a graphical way to show the logic of an algorithm. While there is a technical and specific way of showing a flowchart, it isn’t required to logically get information across. Sometimes you’ll find them in jokes, or shared between non-technical people. Clearly, based on the example, you can see how to follow…
Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language. You can find it used in many different types of problems. It is probably most popular in science, math, and system scripts – often replacing other scripting languages and tools. This is in part because Python is very flexible and extensible. Meaning it can be added on to…
al·go·rithm/ˈalɡəˌriT͟Həm/ Learn to pronounce noun: algorithm; plural noun: algorithms a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.”a basic algorithm for division” If you read the above definition, you’re probably just as lost as when you started, so lets break it down into what it…
Let’s look at some other examples we might have with Java in this quick refresher. When using a local variable (i.e. one inside of a function, you don’t need to give an access modifier (private, protected, package, or public). However, you do need to provide it with a name (sometimes called an identifier) and a…
Java was designed to be a write once, run anywhere language. While this is mostly true, there are always a few caveats. Because Java allows such flexibility, Android was built on top of it. Now you can write Android apps that run on TVs, phones, watches, etc. The limitations of some of these devices means…
I would like to introduce you to one of the easiest homework assignments you’ve probably ever gotten. Yes, this is for a grade, so don’t lose points over something so simple: You are to email your instructor from your school email address. (There is a method to this madness – I swear.) In the email…
Visit me, the instructor, in my office during office hours. My office location and hours can be found in the syllabus and say hi. I like meeting with students, so feel free to drop by anytime during office hours to chat, ask questions about industry, your major, etc. (I’m also a sci-fi buff and like…
In my previous post, I was talking about the effects of WordPress Plugins. Some plugins will have little to no effect. Others while have a large effect. I was in a recent online forum discussion a particular plugin, Learn Dash. I used the P3 plugin to see the performance of my theme and plugins. Then…
