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What Makes Computer Engineering Different From Software Engineering?
Engineering bridges together science and technology, two of the leading disciplines that are impacting the world today. It contains many subfields and subdisciplines, and notably among them are computer engineering and software engineering. Knowing the differences between the two may be a challenge, as both involve the study of computers. However, software engineering and computer engineering have several key differences. Computer Engineering vs Software Engineering To begin with, software engineering [...]
What is JavaScript and Why Do We Use It?
When it comes to web and software development, JavaScript is a crucial flexible language to learn. JavaScript is a scripting language that can be run in any browser. As a result, it can bring a webpage to life by adding visual effects or create new features for web apps such as Gmail. Here’s what you should know about JavaScript and why coders use it: JavaScript In-Browser Capabilities In a browser, [...]
Why is Racial Diversity Still Lacking in STEM Fields?
It is 2021, so why is racial diversity still lacking specifically in the STEM fields, and why is it so challenging to address? It comes down to three major components. Limited Access to Quality Education Racial disparity inevitably starts at a young age. It begins at home and continues into local communities and schools that we send our children to. Poverty is a critical factor in preventing non-white children from [...]
What is an Average Data Scientist Salary?
Data roles, specifically data scientists, are one of the fastest-growing jobs in the United States, according to the LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise Report for 2021. The report found that 150 million technology-related jobs are expected to be added around the world in the next five years, with 5,420 current job openings for data scientist positions on the LinkedIn website. With the powerful role that technology holds in the world [...]
What is Coding? As Explained by a Student, CEO, and a Non-Profit Organization
When Naomi Freeman began coding, she didn’t learn in the traditional sense. She worked an administrative position at a hospital focusing on volunteer resources where she faced challenges like typing in 1,500 applications into a database every four months. With a background in creative writing and philosophy, Freeman hadn’t taken on coding in a formal setting. But she was determined to find a way to optimize her work while spending [...]
5 Ways to Protect Your Start-up From Cyberattacks
That said, if you run a small business and cybersecurity is not a priority, change this. Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself from cyberattacks even when resources are limited. 1. Educate Employees About Cybersecurity Most employees are oblivious to how risky their online behaviors can be. In fact, about 90 percent of data breaches are a result of human errors. This underpins the importance [...]