It all started out as science fiction: machines that can talk, machines that can think, machines that can feel. Although that last bit may be impossible without sparking an entire world of debate ...

I downloaded the Microsoft Volta preview bits yesterday after writing up my initial take on the announcement, only to discover that my Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 Virtual PC had expired, meaning that I ...

The ability to learn and apply a new programming language is a must-have skill for any well-rounded developer. But how does one go about mastering this ability? Whether fresh out of a coding bootcamp ...

With "vibe coding," almost anyone can be a programmer. Just ask an AI to generate code through a ChatGPT-like conversation, and refine the output. This technique is rapidly becoming a popular way for ...

There is a general sense that programming is related to math and that people who are successful in math are often successful at programming. For math teachers, a natural question arises: “What is the ...

I wanted to expose my kids to programming because it’s a great skill and a powerful way of thinking. And my kids spend enough time playing Angry Birds and Cut the Rope on my iPhone that I figure they ...

One of the roles our education system is supposed to play is to prepare kids to be responsible citizens, with the skills needed to be successful in adulthood. All of the various classes — starting in ...