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How Military Technology Has Changed IT
On this Memorial Day, Woz U wants to honor the U.S. men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country. We also want to thank military personnel and their families for their service. Whether on a remote base or in the middle of a conflict, soldiers band together to protect our national interests. And, we thank you. Behind the soldiers are men and women developing the best technology to support [...]
What Is PHP Programming?
Is PHP programming dead? A recent study on W3techs.com found that 78.9% of all websites use PHP. That's about one in every eight websites. Although some programmers prefer Java or Python, PHP still remains the most widely used language for the web. And, it's certainly not dead if the majority of the market uses it. Is PHP a Programming Language? You may have heard people say that PHP isn't a programming [...]
What Is SQL Programming Language?
When you've heard developers talk about an SQL programming language, you probably thought of Microsoft's SQL server. But, Microsoft is only one of many providers of database management systems (DBMS). For example, Oracle has an SQL-based DBMS, and MySQL is an open-source SQL management system. There is an ANSI standard for SQL, but each solution has its own unique characteristics. Learning standard SQL can form a foundation for SQL programming [...]
What Is R Programming for Data Science?
Have you heard of R programming? If you work in the data science field, you may be familiar with the term. If you're thinking about becoming a data scientist, R programming may be new to you. However, if it is, don't feel bad. Outside of academia and the data science field, R is not well known. Even within the field, many programmers prefer to learn alternatives to R programming language [...]
What Is WORA in Java?
Technology loves acronyms. GUI for graphical user interface. DLL for dynamic link library. FIFO for first in, first out. So, what does WORA in Java mean? Is it some secret code that only programmers understand? If not, then what does it mean and why is it important? WORA stands for write once, run anywhere. An alternative acronym is WORE, which stands for write once, run everywhere. Both acronyms refer [...]
How to Celebrate Revenge of the 5th in 2020
Want to celebrate "Revenge of the Fifth" this May? Whether you're into high-tech gadgetry, computers, or science fiction, one thing's assured: almost everyone is a fan of the Star Wars movie saga. Some fans are more into it than others, however, and some like to take any occasion they can to celebrate these classic films. Did you know there are a few significant days in which celebrating Star Wars isn't just [...]