by Wahid Tanner | Apr 6, 2019 | Opinions
What if there was a 3rd option? I came across this infographic from WhatsTheHost.com recently and thought you’d like it. It compares two options most people think about when deciding to learn how to code. Take Up Code is neither a bootcamp nor a college. The... 
by Wahid Tanner | Oct 24, 2015 | Opinions
Have you ever wondered what you need to know before you’re ready to learn how to program? Maybe you feel that you should be a math wiz in order to consider programming? The simple answer is you really don’t need any special skills and that you can get... 
by Wahid Tanner | Oct 4, 2015 | Opinions
All I wanted was to purchase some hash browns at the listed menu price of 2 for $1.49. The computer rang up at $2.00 and the cashier said there was nothing she could do. I asked her to call the manager and when he arrived, I explained that a business must honor an... by Wahid Tanner | Aug 16, 2015 | Opinions
What I mean by this is the changes that a program goes through from the first line of code to the finished product are what you need to understand when learning how to program. I recently watched one of those “online videos” and could not believe that it... by Wahid Tanner | Aug 8, 2015 | Opinions
There are several aspects to this question. You might be wondering: Should I use a PC, or a Mac? And what about Linux? Should I use a desktop, a laptop, or a tablet? Can I use my phone? I have an older computer. Do I need to buy a new one? Let’s look at these... by Wahid Tanner | Jun 27, 2015 | Opinions
This is not a college course where you only need to show up for attendance, turn in your homework, cram for some tests, and claim your credit hours. You’re not being graded at all here. You are the judge of how well you have learned a topic and how well you can... by Wahid Tanner | Jun 21, 2015 | Opinions
This question is often asked and if you have any programming friends, you’ll likely get a different answer from each friend. And you may even get a another suggestion to learn Java instead. I’ve been programming for 25 years and have seen languages come... 