My Quick Attempt at South African Futurology
Jacqui Coosner
2022-06-23
A light-hearted look at how the future prediction of computer implants in humans might look in South Africa.
Coding Matters
Big O Notation
Lewis Coosner
2022-06-22
Big O notation is a tool we use to analyse the cost of an algorithm. It is a useful concept when we want to choose which collection class to use for a particular use case
Cross-Platform Mobile App Development for Java Developers
Lewis Coosner
2022-06-13
In this article I look at the options for Java developers when it comes to cross-platform mobile app development. The options are varied, but not great if you stick with Java.
Will a virtual influencer change your mind?
Jacqui Coosner
2022-06-09
A light-hearted look at the concept of a virtual influencer and what real would mean in that context.
How to package your Java application
Lewis Coosner
2022-06-08
The standard way of packaging a Java application is to create a JAR or WAR file that contains the components we need. I take a quick look at the types of JAR and WAR files. We need to choose correctly if we want to use microservices.
Your 8 second misinformation campaign
Jacqui Coosner
2022-06-02
We are living in the age of misinformation. We are more vulnerable to wrong information than ever before. And we might be spreading it without even knowing it. I share 2 examples.
User Interface Options for the Java Developer
Lewis Coosner
2022-05-31
This week we look at Java user interface options for application development. Specifically we compare the rich client graphical user interface options and the web-based user interface.
The robocall blunder
Jacqui Coosner
2022-05-26
We all hate robocalls. But still some legitimate companies use them for non-marketing purposes. Is this a design mistake?
Thoughts on the concept of full-stack developers
Lewis Coosner
2022-05-25
There are plenty of adverts for full-stack developers. But what exactly are the requirements for a (Java) full-stack developer? Lewis looks at all the possible skills required. And then asks: is this a real thing, or a way to justify expecting fewer developers to do more work?
Reddit, steady, fail (or: Copying code from the Internet)
Jacqui Coosner
2022-05-19
Do you look for answers to your programming problems on Reddit and other forums? Beware the pitfalls of copying code from the Internet.