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A to Z of Programming Languages (part 1)

May 3, 2016 by Tony Lawrence 2 Comments

Hello world program

There are a multitude of programming languages – and a lot of jargon – out there to confuse potential developers and IT outsiders. Here is the first part of an A to Z of terms.  [Continue reading] A to Z of Programming Languages (part 1)

Filed Under: IT careers, IT general Tagged With: coding, languages, programming, software

No brand

July 3, 2015 by Tony Lawrence 1 Comment

mega brands

Can an organisation survive without a brand? A case study about ARM shows how it is possible if you delivering the right things to the right people at the right time, what’s in a name! [Continue reading] No brand

Filed Under: IT general, IT present Tagged With: brand, computers, repurpose, software

And in the beginning…there were computers

May 7, 2015 by Tony Lawrence 1 Comment

Mainframe

The past, present and future of computers. From the early mainframes to the mobile digital connected world, computers do all the important work, but what are they? [Continue reading] And in the beginning…there were computers

Filed Under: IT general, IT past Tagged With: computers, Data, software

Accounting for freelancers

April 13, 2015 by Tony Lawrence Leave a Comment

Top tips for a non-accountant freelancer, what you need to do keep the taxman happy, and how software could help…but better be organised first. [Continue reading] Accounting for freelancers

Filed Under: IT careers Tagged With: freelance, software

Watch this space – new stuff coming soon!

March 25, 2015 by Tony Lawrence 2 Comments

We’ve all see the ‘Coming soon’ promises on websites and product launches. Beware of selling snake oil, but a little teasing isn’t a bad thing. [Continue reading] Watch this space – new stuff coming soon!

Filed Under: IT general Tagged With: content, Customer, IT elements, repurpose, software

Be happy, get your requirements met!

February 2, 2015 by Tony Lawrence 4 Comments

IT Element Requirements

What are requirements, why are they so useful, and some possible problems. Your no-nonsense guide to making sure you get what you want! [Continue reading] Be happy, get your requirements met!

Filed Under: IT elements, IT general Tagged With: computing, needs, prioritisation, projects, requirements, SMART, software

Agile vs. waterfall – what’s the big deal?

January 26, 2015 by Tony Lawrence 20 Comments

What’s the difference between agile and waterfall methodologies? Different, but compatible, why can’t we just play nicely! [Continue reading] Agile vs. waterfall – what’s the big deal?

Filed Under: IT elements, IT general Tagged With: Agile, lean, projects, Scrum, software, solution, waterfall

Programmer, Developer or Coder – what’s in a name?

January 20, 2015 by Tony Lawrence 11 Comments

Here is a little bit about the past and present of programming – a Programmer by many various names. You could be part of the future? [Continue reading] Programmer, Developer or Coder – what’s in a name?

Filed Under: IT careers, IT past Tagged With: developer, mashup, programmer, software

Projects in a nutshell; imagine, plan, do, repeat.

January 5, 2015 by Tony Lawrence 4 Comments

IT Element Projects

A really really short and jargon-free introduction to Projects, just enough to get you on The Apprentice but not as a qualified Project Manager. [Continue reading] Projects in a nutshell; imagine, plan, do, repeat.

Filed Under: IT careers, IT elements Tagged With: computing, IT, IT elements, jargon, Project Manager, projects, software

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