Evolution of Computing

In order to appreciate just how far this field has come, we need to step back in time and understand the evolution of computing and the computer. Understanding the roots and challenges of those who came before us will help you to visualize your role now and what is possible for the future. Besides, knowing some of the key technological advancements and the key contributors arms you with both perspective and talking points.

This lab is a history lesson. It’s information you should know as a software professional.

You get WET when you swim. Stay DRY when you code.

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Total Lab Runtime: 01:07:56

1 The First Software Programmers and Machinesfree 15:46
2 Early Days of Computingfree 26:14
3 Birth of High-Level Languagesfree 06:02
4 Operating Systems and Application Packagesfree 06:17
5 1990s, Modern Day, and the Futurefree 13:37

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PHP 101: Gentle Introduction to WordPress Programming

Welcome to WordPress programming. In this hands-on code building lab, you are going to get a gentle introduction into PHP programming. This lab assumes that you do not know anything about programming or PHP. You'll start at the beginning and incrementally learn the major concepts and instructions you'll encounter. It's PHP 101.

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