Notepad is a text editor that comes pre-installed on Windows computers. Notepad isn’t just for taking notes and opening readme files. You can also use Notepad to make basic computer programs. You can do this by creating batch files that run scripts in the Windows Command Prompt. You can also write lines of code inside … Read more
Pair programming is a method of programming in which two people work together at one keyboard. One person, “the driver”, types at the keyboard. The other person, “the observer” (or “navigator”) reviews each line of code as it is typed, checking for errors and thinking about the overall design. Some benefits you can expect: better … 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
Many people perceive Fortran as an archaic and “dead” programming language. However, most scientific and engineering code is written in Fortran. As such, programming in F77 and F90 remains a necessary skill for most technical programmers. Moreover, the latest Fortran standards (2003, 2008, 2015) allow the programmer to write highly efficient code with minimum effort, … Read more
Do you have a perfect idea for a program, but don’t know how to turn it into a reality? Learning a programming language takes time, but many successful programmers are self-taught. Once you learn to think like a programmer and get the basics down, you can create simple programs with minimal time invested. Creating complex … Read more
Have you ever wanted to create a simple program in C++, or do you want to create a quiz program so that you can use it in a classroom. Follow this guide and you will be able to create a multiple choice quiz program using C++. Steps Start Visual Studio Express and start a new … Read more
If you want to learn programming, you might be wondering where to start. What’s the best programming language to learn as a beginner, and how do you go about actually learning it? Don’t worry—we’ve put together some tips to help you learn programming on your own, including how to choose a programming language and find … Read more