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• December 17, 2022 6:33 AM EST

  in the topic What Have You Learned About Life From Watching Movies? in the forum Off-Topic Discussions

  Do you enjoy watching movies? Have you felt that the characters or situations in a movie presented a lesson about how you should act, talk and look; or that movies taught you about the relationships you should cultivate or the values you should have? To what degree, if at all, do you think you benefited from those lessons? In “What the Movies Taught Me About Being a Woman,” Manohla Dargis, the co-chief film critic of The New York Times, writes: Movies teach us all sorts of things: how to aspire, who to fantasize about (all those princes will come), how to smoke, dress, walk into a room (always like Bette Davis). They teach us who to love and how, as well as the ostensible necessity of sacrificing love along with careers. They also teach us that showering, babysitting, being in underground parking lots or simply being female might get you killed. There isn’t a causal relationship between viewer behavior and the screen. There doesn’t have to be. Because movies get into our bodies, making us howl and weep, while their narrative and visual patterns, their ideas and ideologies leave their imprint. Students, read the entire article, then tell us: — What, if anything, do you agree with in Ms. Dargis’s assessment of what movies “teach” about topics like gender and romance? Explain. — What movies did you, or do you now still, feel illustrate what life is really like, or will be like when you are older? Why do you think that? — Do you think some of the movies you have seen send negative messages to viewers about, perhaps, how they should act or what to expect from family, friends, romantic partners, colleagues or neighbors? — Have you noticed prevalent stereotypes in movies? Have you seen movies that seem to have a bias toward certain groups? If so, what movie or movies come to mind? — Have you seen any of the movies referred to by New York Times readers who shared what lessons they have learned? Did any of their comments resonate with you? — Some of the comments mention genres, such as horror films and romantic comedies. What are your thoughts on these genres and what the writers say about them? What would you like to say about other movie genres? Students 13 and older are invited to comment. All comments are moderated by the Learning Network staff, but please keep in mind that once your comment is accepted, it will be made public.
• November 28, 2022 5:50 PM EST

  in the topic 7 most influential computer programmers of all time in the forum Off-Topic Discussions

  AI can help the world achieve more. From supporting developers to mobilizing the entire enterprise to harness the true potential of AI, organizations need to think strategically. And you need to start today. I think it will help develop many industries. What do you think about this? I read this article https://www.techwaver.com/ai-strategies-for-business/ and I see that there are a lot of solutions.
• September 17, 2022 5:30 AM EDT

  in the topic 5 Basic Programming Languages (Definition, Types, and Tips) in the forum Off-Topic Discussions

  What are basic programming languages?Basic programming languages include a set of vocabularies coders use in computer and software development to create and maintain applications, queries, and scripts for different applications. Computers use various languages to communicate. Computers can only understand these languages since they're in a machine-readable format. As a software developer, you may use one language to create code to control an industrial machine, to act as a point-of-sale system for a local grocer, or create a mobile application to be used globally. Just like our language, programming has its syntax, rules, and structure in its languages. The languages may work under specific conditions or be compatible with most systems. Besides research and maintenance, coding is a key element in the software development cycle. As a developer, once you understand how to use a language, you can write the source code in a text editor, execute it on an interpreter, or compile it for execution. Related: A Guide to Types of Programming Languages (With Examples)Importance of learning how to codeThe following are some benefits of learning basic programming languages: increases the number of job opportunitiesleads to career promotions within your department or organizationincreases the number of approaches you can use to solve a problem or needleads to contracts or opportunities as a freelancerteaches you how to combine technical skills and creativityequips you with the knowledge of how a software system worksteaches you persistence, organizational flexibility, and problem-solving skillsRelated: Top Skills for Software Developer5 best programming languages to learnThere are multiple languages you can learn to begin your career as a programmer or add to your existing skills. If you're a beginner, you can identify a language to start with and then advance to an intermediate level. Each language has its advantages and areas of application. Identifying them can help you decide which language to learn. Here are five basic programming languages to explore: 1. PythonThis is a high-level and general-purpose language that focuses on code readability. It's one of the most popular beginner languages because of its ease of use, wide application, active community, and freedom of use. Programmers can use it for object-oriented, structured, or functional tasks. Python has a comprehensive standard library, which has earned the language the title "batteries included." The libraries provide tools for many tasks, such as creating internet applications, graphical user interfaces, and data analytics. The ease of use of this language is because of its simple, less-cluttered syntax and grammar with freedom of methodology during programming. Unlike most languages, python uses English words instead of punctuation. It also has fewer exceptional cases and syntactic exceptions than C language. Employers can use it in information technology, engineering, professional services, and design. Python helps you work fast to integrate systems as a glue language. It's also a popular rapid application development (RAD) language. The following are some application areas of python: data analysisdatabasesdocumentationmachine learningweb scrapingmobile appsimage processingcomputer networkingweb frameworksscientific computingsystem administrationRelated: 19 Fun Beginner Projects for Python and Useful Python Skills2. JavaDevelopers mostly use Java for web apps' back-end interfaces or general service application programming interfaces (APIs) enhanced by frameworks such as Spring and Dropwizard. Java differs from JavaScript in that it's a strongly typed language, translating to a deeper learning curve. The complexity is an advantage that makes Java have higher performance. Java enforces its performance by multi-thread work that can run concurrently. JavaScript only uses a single thread. Java also balances complexity and performance by avoiding many items that the coder can manage in other languages. Developers also use Java to create Android applications for mobiles. The Java virtual machine allows the language to run on many platforms. Scala and Kotlin also run on the java virtual machine, making all these languages compatible and necessary to develop mobile apps. Specialized industries such as cloud computing, the internet of elements, and enterprise architecture use Java. Related: 11 Different Types of the Most Popular Java Applications3. JavaScriptThis is the world's most popular programming language. Coders mainly use it on the world wide web to create web interfaces or websites. It can be an easy-to-learn language. Programmers may classify JavaScript as a high-level language, multi-paradigm, and just in time compiled. It features dynamic typing, first-class functions, and prototype-based object orientation. JavaScript can be a significant enabler of website interactivity and richness. While HTML builds the foundation for websites, JavaScript drives the websites. JavaScript has a famous library called JQuery used by most websites. The language has become easy to adapt, especially with the creation of industry-standard tools such as beginner-friendly VueJS and high-level reactJS. With JavaScript, you can thrive in visual flair and exceptional user experience in web development. This programming language's applications proceed beyond front-ends alone. Developers also use it in back-ends to power mobile applications and web apps or act as a standalone API to incorporate other companies and services. Related: What Is JavaScript?4. C and C++C is a low-level language. This means that it requires the programmer to understand the underlying computer hardware. High-level languages have abstracted the computer details. For example, when using a low-level language, your program can take care of memory management in the code. Typically, higher programming languages automate the process of memory management for computers. Although C is low level, it compensates for having better performance than other easy-to-learn languages. While performance might not be a significant concern for a social media app, it's a substantial consideration for gaming apps, movie special effects software, and portions of operating systems. C++ came from C and is used to simplify programming, though it's still a low-level language. You can easily translate C programs to C++. In comparison, coders may use it for embedded systems, while C++ is better structured for application development. Bjarne Stroustrup created C++ in 1985, 13 years after the invention of C. C and C++ are one of the earliest programming languages, which means learning these languages can place you as an essential employee even as time changes. Related: Understanding the Similarities and Differences Between C# vs. C++ 5. SQLStructured Query Language (SQL) is used to query data. Computers send the SQL data queries to a server that responds with the requested data. SQL allows you to retrieve, insert, update, delete, and create data within a database. There are many variants of SQL and all variants have several similarities. The ANSI standard requirement enforces these similarities that the variants include significant commands, such as where, select, and delete.