What Is Data Science?
Data science is one of the most sought after job skills right now, with demand far outstripping supply – which is a pretty sweet place to be for those who’ve gained the skills needed to be a data scientist, imo. If you’re looking to get started, read on to find out what data science really means and why its all the rage right now.
What is an Algorithm?
At the simplest level, an algorithm is a set of specific instructions (or steps) that can be taken to successfully complete a task and can be repeated indefinitely. When talking about an algorithm in computational terms, we’re talking about the specific set of steps that are carried out to…
What to Do When Something Goes Wrong: Common Tech Problems and their Solutions
It’s no secret that working with tech can be incredibly frustrating.
While computers are able to process instructions in a matter of seconds, actually getting to that point can sometimes take hours, or even days. When you’re trying to work with code and you hit a snag it’s tempting to…
The Third Wave of AI: Everything You Need to Know About the Future of AI
Unless you’re very good at ignoring both the news and social media you’ve probably heard a number of claims that the singularity is rapidly approaching, machines that are smarter, deadlier, and perhaps even sexier than us are coming and they are just years away from becoming reality. You might…
Books to Code By – The Best Coding Books for Learning Python and R
Learning a programming language can sometimes feel a little like climbing a never-ending mountain with always seemingly more to learn and always a lot to remember.
Let’s get one thing (that took me a long time to discover myself) out in the open straight away. Learning to code in Python and R…
How Computers Work: Getting to Know Your Machine
If you’re reading this you’re most likely doing so on a computer. Computers are now such a fundamental part of everyday life that today we more or less take them for granted. From browsing the web or playing a game, to writing your first piece of code or running…
What is Robotics?
It might come as a surprise then to find out that current advances in robotics are now gathering pace to such an extent that science fiction is beginning to become science fact. Robotics is rapidly moving out of the factory floor and into the real world. In fact, it’s likely that we’re just a matter of years away from an increasing presence of robotic devices and automated semi-intelligent machines in our workplaces, on our streets, and even in our homes.