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Introduction to Programming: Building the Future One Line at a Time
In today's digital world, programming is more than just a technical skill—it's a form of modern literacy. Whether you're using a smartphone, browsing the web, or interacting with AI, programming is behind it all. But what exactly is programming, and why is it so important? What Is Programming? Programming, also known as coding, is the process of giving instructions to a computer to perform specific tasks. These instructions are written in a programming language, such as Python, JavaScript, C++, or Java. Just like we use English or Spanish to communicate with each other, we use programming languages to communicate with computers. Programs can range from simple scripts that automate small tasks to complex systems that power applications like Instagram, Google Maps, or self-driving cars. Why Learn Programming? Problem Solving Programming teaches you to break problems down into logical steps. This kind of analytical thinking can be applied to many areas of life and work. Career Opportunities Software development, data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity—these are just a few of the rapidly growing fields that require programming skills. Creativity and Innovation With programming, you can create games, design apps, build websites, and develop tools that make life easier or more fun. Automation and Efficiency Repetitive tasks can be automated with a few lines of code, saving time and reducing human error. Popular Programming Languages Each programming language has its strengths and typical use cases: Python – Great for beginners and widely used in data science, AI, and web development. JavaScript – Essential for front-end web development and increasingly powerful on the back-end (Node.js). Java – Used in enterprise environments, Android development, and large systems. C++ – Known for performance and used in systems programming, game development, and embedded systems. Ruby – Valued for simplicity and popular in web development with Ruby on Rails. Getting Started Choose a Language Beginners often start with Python because of its readable syntax and active community. Practice Regularly Coding is a skill best learned by doing. Try solving small problems, building mini-projects, or contributing to open-source software. Use Online Resources Websites like Codecademy, freeCodeCamp, and LeetCode offer interactive lessons, challenges, and tutorials. Build Projects Create something you're passionate about—a personal blog, a game, a calculator. Projects help solidify your knowledge and make learning enjoyable. Challenges in Programming Like any skill, programming comes with challenges: Debugging can be frustrating but teaches patience and problem-solving. Keeping up with changes in technology requires continuous learning. Understanding complex logic takes time but gets easier with practice. The Future of Programming As technology evolves, so does programming. Trends like low-code platforms, AI-assisted coding (like GitHub Copilot), and quantum computing are shaping the future. However, the core principle remains the same: solving problems using logic and creativity. Conclusion Programming empowers individuals to create, innovate, and impact the world in meaningful ways. Whether you're looking to advance your career, start a tech business, or simply explore a new hobby, learning to code is a valuable and rewarding journey. Would you like this tailored to a specific audience (e.g., kids, professionals, entrepreneurs) or expanded into a longer article or eBook format?
change icons on Aurora
I want to change the kudos icon on Aurora to a heart instead of the thumbs up. I was looking to see if it is possible via the theme.json file but i can't find a lot of info except for the Id needed to change the header logo. Anybody tried this already or had some succes doing this?
Handlebars custom component not executing GraphQL query
I have been following along with the directions on this page to try to create a custom Handlebars component that executes a graphQL query and displays the results in simple HTML. My .hbs file references the query like this: {{#gql "privateUserStats" variables=(hash id=user.id)}} ... {{/gql}} I also have a .graphql query defined in queries/privateUserStats.query.graphql: query privateUserStats($id: ID!) { user(id: $id) { id login email firstName lastName email ... } topicsStarted: messages(constraints: {authorId: {eq: $id}, depth: {eq: 0}}) { totalCount }... } and I reference it in my component.json under the "graphql" block: "graphql": { "privateUserStats": "./queries/privateUserStats.query.graphql" } Despite this setup: The Handlebars rendered correctly user.id was available But the GraphQL query never fired — no network activity, no data returned, and no console errors Can someone help? I'm all out of ideas.
Custom component for group hubs
Hello, I built couple of custom components for connect.hyland.com, but until now I didn't need to know the current category id. I need to build a new component to improve the layout of our Group Hubs (default components are either "too much" or "not enough" or don't exist). I would need to get only the Group Hub description (not the one in admin, but the one that owners can edit) and the list of Group Hub owners. I searched the API documentation but I struggle with the start: in my component, how I can get the node id, or the group hub id in which this component will work?Using css in widget or styling out of the box components
I was wondering if it is possible to add a css file to a widget created in the designer. I know that this is possible when creating a handlebars component but when changing a widget in the code you can't add the css file as far as I can tell. I'm trying to create a component that is easily editable by our administrator, that's why I was thinking of using a widget created in designer. I don't know how easy or possible it is to add editable content in a handlebars or react component. If this is possible than that would also be an option. Anybody knows how to tackle this or where to find the correct information?Can somebody help me with session keys?
Hello, We'd like to connect one of our group hub with our Power BI report. We'd like to see the list of users synched automatically (it's a hidden group hub, and whoever joins the group grabs a license automatically to our beta software too). So far it seems that Bulk API was not really helpful with that, but Search API would be a great fit. However, this is where we have our problem - it requires a session key, that we don't know how to get. We use SSO on our site (SAML), and I can't seem to find anything useful in the documentation (https://developer.khoros.com/khoroscommunitydevdocs/docs/search-api-overview)... Can somebody help me how to make this work? We're running on Classic currently. Thanks, Noémi
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