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Are you confused about calling function procedures in Visual Basic and VBA? When you call a function, its statements run beginning with the first executable after the “Function” statement until “End Function,” “Return,” or “Exit Function” is encountered. Once you learn the proper syntax for call statements and check out some helpful examples, it will … Read more
The mobile app industry has already crossed the critical figure of billion dollars. Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices make a considerable chunk of internet users. The determining factor for the success of an app is the quality and user experience. Setting the Benchmark: Designing Make new user your benchmark for design. The design should … Read more
Ever played an online game and thought, “I wish I could make one of these, I have some great ideas”? In the past it was necessary to have learnt how to code in ActionScript 3, the language that powers Flash. Thanks to some game building programs, however, coding experience is a requirement of the past. … Read more
This tutorial allows you to use MASM which is an Assembly Language for x86 Processors. This is what your CPU interprets when you write a piece of code in a programming language like C++, Python, or Java and is translated by the compiler. Note: This tutorial only works for Windows devices and this guide uses … Read more
HTTP Post is part of a deprecated HTTP classes like org.apache.http and AndroidHttpClient as of Android 5.1. Migrate your code to the HttpURLConnection classes which includes Posting functionality. HTTP Post is used in Java to request that a specific web server receive and store data submitted within a request form. The data is submitted and … Read more
Binary and octal systems are different number systems commonly used in computing. They have different bases — binary is base-two and octal base-eight — meaning they must be grouped to convert. This, however, sounds far more complicated than this very easy conversion actually is. Converting by Hand Recognize series of binary numbers. Binary numbers are … Read more
If you have an interest in creating computer programs, mobile apps, websites, games or any other piece of software, you’ll need to learn how to program. Programs are created through the use of a programming language. This language allows the program to function with the machine it is running on, be it a computer, a … Read more
OpenCV is a tool used for image processing and computer vision. Python is the most popular programming language that is supported by OpenCV because it is simple to use. Anaconda contains a variety of Python packages that are used in data science and machine learning. There are a variety of ways to install OpenCV in … Read more
Computer programs are implemented everywhere these days, from our cars to our smartphones, and in almost every job. As the world becomes more and more digital, the need for new programs will always keep increasing. If you have the next big idea, why not make it yourself? See Step 1 below to find out how … Read more
C++ is a programming language that programmers learn and later use on their computer. It is important to know that the computer does not understand the language of C++ directly, therefore it is the responsibility of the programmer to type in commands, which they can convert into a compilation for their computer to understand. For … Read more
Assembly programming is often a crucial starting point when computer programmers are learning their craft. Assembly language (also known as ASM) is a programming language for computers and other devices, and it’s generally considered a low-level variant when compared to more advanced languages that offer additional functionality. Once you’ve written the code, an assembler converts … Read more
This minHour will teach you how to enable SSH in CentOS 7. Since SSH comes pre-installed along with CentOS, you’ll just need to run a command to enable it. Once you’ve enabled SSH, make sure port 22 is open on your router to allow incoming connections. Steps Enter the following code into your command-line utility: … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to create a simple Visual Basic program that allows you to find the sum of two numbers. In order to run your program, you will need a Visual Basic compiler such as Visual Studio 2017. Steps Open your preferred Visual Basic editor. If you want to test your program later, … Read more
An algorithm is a set of steps designed to solve a problem or accomplish a task. Algorithms are usually written in pseudocode, or a combination of your speaking language and one or more programming languages, in advance of writing a program. This minHour teaches you how to piece together an algorithm that gets you started … Read more
Code::Blocks is a great tool if you’re learning to code because it compiles data in C, C++, and Fortran, and it works on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. We’ll show you how to set it up, then we’ll walk you through creating a basic “Hello World” C program! Downloading Code::Blocks Download the latest version of Code: … Read more
Scratch is a free, fun, and safe online programming environment and community for coders of all ages. If you’re new to Scratch, follow this quick guide for signing up, creating your first project, and making connections on the Scratch discussion forums. Creating a Scratch Account/Get started Go to the Scratch main page. Scratch 3.0 is … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to run your Ruby script in Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu or Debian Linux. To run a Ruby program, you’ll need to have Ruby installed on your computer. Although macOS and most Linux distributions come with versions of Ruby pre-installed, you’ll want to make sure you’re using the latest version before … Read more
OpenGL is a powerful 3D programming tool used to draw complex three-dimensional scenes from simple primitives. This article will teach you how to draw a simple cube that you can spin to view in three dimensions! For this project you will need a code editor and some knowledge of C programming. Setting Up Install OpenGL … Read more
One of the processes you should learn as a beginner in Visual Basic is how to add a timer. A timer can be useful when creating games, quizzes, or to limit the time a certain page is viewed. Here are some simple steps in how to add a timer to your Visual Basic application. Please … Read more
SQL stands for Structured Query Language and was originally developed by IBM in the 70s to interact with relational databases. It is the common language for databases, remains fairly readable and it is relatively simple to learn the basics (although the language can be very powerful). Steps ‘SQL’ is usually pronounced ‘S-Q-L’ (Structured Query Language). … Read more