Great programmers don't just happen !
I have been programming for nearly three decades now. Actually my first exposure to programming was back in 1975 in high school and I did take a college course in computer science in 1976, coding in Fortran using punch cards to input my code. In the 1980’s I learned how to code in BASIC (using a real compiler too) and 6502
Read moreWith all the interest in the “Internet of Things”, currently being discussed in the programming world, it is worth reexamining our approaches to developing software. One thing is for sure, building fast executing software for tinier and tinier devices requires some real rethinking. But wait a minute ! Haven’t we already been here before ? Actually we have, but it
Read moreThe Computer Workshop (aka. me) is now changing direction in an effort to expand development options. Now instead of being a primarily PowerBasic (the compiler I use) development shop, I will be focusing on multiple development tools, particularly different flavors of BASIC. BASIC, BASIC ! There is a reason I use BASIC. Its more natural sytax (more like English language) makes
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