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5 things I wish I knew when I first learned programming

When I was new to programming, I focused way too much on learning the syntax, especially the brackets, the semicolons, and ...
PCMag

I Have Zero Programming Skills. My First Attempt at Vibe Coding Went Surprisingly Well

AI tools promise that anyone can build apps, so I put that claim to the test. After a few minor bumps, I built a custom ...
UNESCO

“Coding is dead”? Teaching computer programming in the age of AI

With the current mania for generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), there is much anguish about AI replacing jobs. Many university lecturers despair that the pinnacle of education, the ability of a ...
Hackaday

A Breadboard Computer In Three Chips

Building a computer on a breadboard is a seminal project for many builders, but it can become complicated quite quickly, not to mention that all the parts needed for a computer are being placed on a ...
PC World

Microsoft’s first-ever programming language was just open-sourced

Did you know that, between 1976 and 1978, Microsoft developed its own version of the BASIC programming language? It was initially called Altair BASIC before becoming Microsoft BASIC, and it was ...
ZDNet

MS-BASIC 1.1 introduced programming to a generation - now you can download it for free

Microsoft open-sourced the MS-BASIC language. Bill Gates would never have seen this coming back in the day. MS-BASIC 1.1 was many developers' first language. In 1976, they rebranded Altair BASIC to ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft open-sources Bill Gates’ 6502 BASIC from 1978

On Wednesday, Microsoft released the complete source code for Microsoft BASIC for 6502 Version 1.1, the 1978 interpreter that powered the Commodore PET, VIC-20, Commodore 64, and Apple II through ...
SlashGear

Are Amazon Basics Computer Monitors Worth Buying? Here's What Users Say

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're looking to improve your computing experience, investing in a new computer monitor is a wise choice. Monitors come in different sizes ...
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What Computer Science Skills You Need to Succeed

Computer science involves much more than writing code. It blends technical knowledge —like programming, algorithms and data systems — with soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving.
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BASIC Programming Language: History, Origin, and More

Before Java, Python, and other programming languages, there was the BASIC programming language. It is important to note that programming languages existed before computers were developed. It was a way ...
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What is Computer Programming?

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...