Category Archives: Computers

C++ Hardest New Concept

Posted on 4 July 2019 by Wayne Cook

I teach C++ programming to beginners. All of them seem to quickly understand simple programs like “Hello World.” They can get the logic down fairly well in simple flow charts. But where they seem to have the most struggles is … Continue reading →

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What is the purpose of a pointer in programming?

Posted on 28 October 2018 by Wayne Cook

The full question ended with: “Why not access the variable directly?” It depends on what you mean by “access the variable directly.” In Algol derived languages (like C, C#, C++, Pascal, Ada), the way to access a variable directly is … Continue reading →

Posted in Ada, Algol, C, C#, C++, FORTRAN, Java, Pascal, Software | Tagged pass by pointer, pass by reference, software, software engineering | Comments Off

Which programming language did you think would be prominent, but turned out to be a complete dud?

Posted on 18 September 2018 by Wayne Cook

Wayne Cook, Certified Scrum Master After reading John Dougherty’s answer on Quora, I was tempted not to answer. But, that was only a fleeting thought. It is hard to limit it to just one language. I was originally thinking of … Continue reading →

Posted in Ada, Algol, FORTRAN, Java, LISP, Pascal, Software | Tagged software | 2 Comments

“I Am”

Posted on 8 February 2018 by Wayne Cook

I am is the most powerful phrase in the English language. What follows those words determine what thoughts we each have about ourselves. The words following can be derogatory, learning, hopeful, humble, egotistical, or some combination. The choice is ours. … Continue reading →

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Should I learn how to code or learn another language?

Posted on 3 December 2017 by Wayne Cook

I have been working with software development since I was a junior in high school. I have used at least twenty-five languages for various projects. I can take my coding skills from language to language (at least in groups of … Continue reading →

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Do You Really Want to Work for a Large Corporation?

Posted on 24 September 2017 by Wayne Cook

Hewlett-Packard and Tektronix, two companies for whom I have worked, were once garage-shop companies. Most companies start up that way and grow bigger as they reach their goals. The founders of companies care about their companies and the employees, the … Continue reading →

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Gemba – Designing for the Person – Scrum

Posted on 19 July 2017 by Wayne Cook

Gemba is an interesting process for management introduced by the Japanese. In Japanese, it is often pronounced “Genda” and written 現場. Gemba means “the real place.” Its goal is to see how work is done and tools are used, then … Continue reading →

Posted in Agile Methodology, Attitude, Computers, Gemba, Health and Wellness, Medications, Planning, SCRUM, SCRUM Methodology, Uncategorized | Tagged Agile, Choose, Education, Gemba, Health, health and wellness, knowledge, Learning, Service, software engineering, wellness | Comments Off

S.T.E.M. is now becoming S.T.E.A.M.

Posted on 29 June 2017 by Wayne Cook

S.T.E.M. was originally designed to help young women understand and enter the technical fields. S.T.E.M. stands for Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics. It has been very successful by most measures. In fact, there are various lists of essential reading for women in S.T.E.M. However, … Continue reading →

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Are all Experienced Engineers Rude and New Engineers Obnoxious

Posted on 27 March 2017 by Wayne Cook

This was written in response on Quora asking if all experienced engineers rude. In many respects, it is written as a letter to new engineers just coming out of school. I have been producing software for many years. Most new … Continue reading →

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Agile Manifesto

Posted on 14 March 2017 by Wayne Cook

It is best to understand a little history behind the Agile Manifesto to comprehend what the intention of the seventeen authors of the original manifesto was. My link to one of the authors goes back to when I worked at … Continue reading →

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