Apple’s new ‘Sesame Street’-themed TV show will teach kids coding basics

The original “Sesame Street” TV show taught preschoolers basics like numbers and letters, but Apple’s new Sesame Street-themed show will instead focus on teaching kids coding basics. Introduced on stage today at Apple’s press event by none other than Big Bird himself, the Sesame Workshop-produced show is one of the new arrivals to Apple TV+, […]

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When it comes to STEM jobs, it’s so many acronyms, so little time. But if you want to land an awesome data job with a competitive salary, there’s just one you need to know: SQL.
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Amazon’s Audible expands its original programming with new comedy series

Over the past few years, Amazon -owned Audible has been expanded beyond audiobooks to include more original content, like the short-form audio programming offered through Audible Channels, for example. Today, the company announced a new partnership for original comedy projects, in collaboration with Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video. The first production from this effort is “Heads Will […]

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Apple partners with Oakland nonprofit Dream Corps on Swift coding initiative

Apple this morning announced a new partnership designed to train more people to code using its own programming language, Swift. The company says it’s now working with the Oakland-based nonprofit organization Dream Corps on the initiative, which will see Apple providing technology along with curriculum guidance, professional support and advocacy to individuals in middle and high […]

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One fateful day in December 1989, motivated by the sheer overcomplexity of existing programming languages, Guido van Rossum set out to build his own. He wanted it to be clean and easy to read, as well as open source so users could play a part in its development. And so he set out to do some programming magic and eventually came up with what we know today as Python.

On top of being one of the fastest growing programming languages of 2018, Python is also predicted to dethrone Java as the lingua franca of coding — and for good reason. Its incredible versatility allows it to be the driving force behind many widely-used applications. Netflix uses it for curating suggested viewing, Spotify for helping you discover new bands, and Instagram for, well, everything. Read more…

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Bootcamps conjure up ideas of sweaty limbs and gasping for breath — an image that often includes a soundtrack of grunts. 

Not all bootcamps are quite so uncomfortable however, and some can be undertaken from the safety of your sofa. No this isn’t a get-fit-quick program that’ll trim your waist for the beach; it’s the Python Bootcamp, obviously. 

If you have never programmed before, then you probably won’t know what Python is. That’s ok — there is still time. The Complete Python Bootcamp teaches you about the advanced features of Python to a professional standard, including both Python 2 and Python 3. Read more…

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Microsoft’s new IntelliCode is a smarter IntelliSense

Microsoft today announced IntelliCode, a new experimental developer tool for Visual Studio users that brings more of the company’s artificial intelligence smarts to software development. With IntelliSense, Visual Studio has long featured a smart code completion feature that makes writing code faster and less error-prone. With IntelliCode, Microsoft is going a step further. This new […]

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Grasshopper, a learn-to-code app from Google’s Area 120 incubator, goes live

Google’s internal incubator, Area 120, is today releasing its next creation: a learn-to-code mobile app for beginners called Grasshopper. At launch, the app teaches would-be coders how to write JavaScript, via short lessons on their iPhone or Android device. The goal is to get coders proficient in the basics and core concepts, so they can […]

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If you’re interested in giving up Netflix binge watching in order to pick up a new, perhaps more beneficial hobby then let us make a suggestion. Learning to code with Python should be at the top of your list. 

This popular language is on the rise due to its simple syntax, power, and flexibility. In other words, it’s easy (or as easy as coding languages come). Python can be used to build everything from web apps to e-commerce platforms – and can even catapult your career into that elusive six-figure club if you’re lucky. Plus, there are tons of convenient ways to learn Python online on the cheap, including this bundle of classes. Read more…

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The world of programming is full of many different languages. If you’re new to web development, it can be hard to know which one to learn first. One of the best to start with is Ruby (and it’s add-on framework Rails.) This popular language was designed to be logical and programmer-friendly and is beloved by developers. It’s also very popular with startups because it enables rapid prototyping and has been used to build everything from Airbnb to Hulu to Kickstarter.  Read more…

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Ever heard of Python? No, not the snake, but the programming language. Nope, not a snake that can code either, but an actual programming language. 

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If you’re thinking about picking up a new skill this year by learning how to code (because who isn’t coding these days?), then you should consider getting a crash course in Python.

For starters, Python is 100% free, open-source, and readily available online. You just have to install it on your computer, open whatever notepad app you use, and get to coding. It’s also a general-purpose programming language, which means it’s highly versatile and can be used for a variety of projects — websites, video games, business tools, and more. Read more…

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