http://www.hartmannsoftware.com Information Technology Training Company located in Denver, Colorado since June 2002 en Copyright held by the Hartmann Software Group, LLC Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:11:34 -0700 The original article was posted by Michael Veksler on ... /pub//hsg_48fe3a599dde52821585776351593 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_48fe3a599dde52821585776351593 The Context Of Design Thinking And Its Application In Employee Skill Training Design thinking is a crucial pillar in today’s problem-solving imperatives. In fact, it is being pursued as a unit course in various institutions across the globe, thus underlying its importance in aiding objective human thinking. It’s not a specific property for designers. ... /pub//hsg_9fd1bd32da11f6de1580248395738 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_9fd1bd32da11f6de1580248395738   Technology is changing all the time, and the jobs that are associated with technology are changing as well. People that are looking at careers in technology will see some jobs that are being phased out as others increase in popularity. This means that people that are interested in tech jobs should be vigilant in researching those opportunities that are growing in ... /pub//hsg_73f1929f565276901575310456118 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_73f1929f565276901575310456118 We’re often asked by companies about how they can get the most value from Agile/Scrum practices. More specifically, they want to know if they are being as effective as best they possibly can be by using the Scrum framework for their explicit needs. The other objective for individuals is determining if it necessary to be certified in order to be effective in the Agile Scrum ... /pub//hsg_f0e878bcf70ca4d41574370282660 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_f0e878bcf70ca4d41574370282660     Python is a powerful tool that can be used for many automation tasks in the workplace. It’s notorious for being one of the most simple and versatile options available in the world of programming languages. For this reason, many people choose to automate an enormous amount of their workflow with Python. We’ve compiled a few ideas for ... /pub//hsg_3a67d3f37e0bb6ff1565652412091 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_3a67d3f37e0bb6ff1565652412091 Being treated like a twelve year old at work by a Tasmanian-devil-manager and not sure what to do about it? It is simply a well-known fact that no one likes to be micro managed. Not only do they not like to be micro managed, but tend to quit for this very reason. Unfortunately the percentage of people leaving their jobs for this reason is higher that you would imagine. Recently, an employee ... /pub//hsg_c0be5e6721a2ecab1558487559403 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_c0be5e6721a2ecab1558487559403 How Can Managers Work More Efficiently with IT? Would you rather work under someone who is an excellent developer but lacks people skills or leadership capabilities - or for someone that has excellent people skills, communicates well, and is a great leader but has limited understanding of productive coding practices? That’s not to say that the choice is one ... /pub//hsg_b0f99c1b431feb501557252092115 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_b0f99c1b431feb501557252092115 ... /pub//hsg_17c99ff40f7192fc1556664374456 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_17c99ff40f7192fc1556664374456 On March 6 of this year, Microsoft's .NET Foundation released its third preview release of .NET Core 3 — which is its free and open-source framework for developing apps on Windows, MacOS and Linux — with an official release scheduled for later this year. This release brings a wealth of new features ... /pub//hsg_b357ffe59084c02b1553610014730 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_b357ffe59084c02b1553610014730   One of the biggest threats facing small businesses right now is cyber security. Hackers have figured out that small business don’t have robust systems; therefore, they are easy for the picking. If you are a small business owner, you know how limited your resources are. As such, every dollar counts. Therefore, you can’t afford to lose customers, deal with ... /pub//hsg_1f82bff4592171eb1552502821633 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_1f82bff4592171eb1552502821633   Welcome to the career field of Business Intelligence. Business Intelligence is a concept that involves a certain level of interaction within an organism, analytically and dynamically, to come to business solutions which implement better, more effective and timely decision making. These solutions are reached by establishing an understanding of the right kinds of user data: ... /pub//hsg_70d61cc6850a925f1543254452815 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_70d61cc6850a925f1543254452815   Over time, companies are migrating from COBOL to the latest standard of C# solutions due to reasons such as cumbersome deployment processes, scarcity of trained developers, platform dependencies, increasing maintenance fees. Whether a company wants to migrate to reporting applications, operational infrastructure, or management support systems, shifting from COBOL to C# ... /pub//hsg_f54f30869bec89181539727148289 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_f54f30869bec89181539727148289 In recent decades, companies have become remarkably different than what they were in the past. The formal hierarchies through which support staff rose towards management positions are largely extinct. Offices are flat and open-plan collaborations between individuals with varying talent who may not ever physically occupy a corporate workspace. Many employed by companies today work from ... /pub//hsg_79f9e0b0b7fb4e8c1538586284329 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_79f9e0b0b7fb4e8c1538586284329 Wondering why Cisco is teaching network engineers Python in addition to their core expertise?   Yes, arguably there are many other tools available to use to automate the network without writing any code. It is also true that when code is absolutely necessary, in most companies software developers will write the code for the network engineers. However, networks ... /pub//hsg_9057c051cd842bc01529969071076 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_9057c051cd842bc01529969071076 Let’s face it, fad or not, companies are starting to ask themselves how they could possibly use machine learning and AI technologies in their organization. Many are being lured by the promise of profits by discovering winning patterns with algorithms that will enable solid predictions… The reality is that most technology and business professionals do not have sufficient ... /pub//hsg_b03ab874e3cd7dfc1526593209547 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_b03ab874e3cd7dfc1526593209547 What are the three most important things non-programmers should know about programming?   Written by Brian Knapp, credit and reprint ... /pub//hsg_5b559a052fadea051526068603272 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_5b559a052fadea051526068603272 In the ever changing landscape of software programming, it is not surprising that developers and employees have a different set of preferences for desired skills.  However the number one language that developers want to learn according to a survey of developers by technical recruiter, Hacker Rank is Python. This is not a surprise considering that Python has been in demand for several ... /pub//hsg_137b9f0f627ee56a1525988748429 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//hsg_137b9f0f627ee56a1525988748429 Here is a list of the organizations that use Python. This list is periodically updated by HSG’s software fans as well as the community at large.   Web Development 1.       Yahoo Maps Yahoo acquired Four11, whose address and mapping lookup services were implemented in Python. ... /pub//Companies_Using_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//Companies_Using_Python People are optimistic about problem solving, but in most cases this is easier said than done. How do you do it? In Adobe’s 2016 global study on creativity in business, 96% of people identified creativity as essential to their success, both in terms of their income and the value they ... /pub//Quotes_Most_Powerful_People_Tech info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub//Quotes_Most_Powerful_People_Tech Python programming language is general purpose open source programming language. One of its main features is flexibility and ease of use. Python has a variety of useful set of utilities and libraries for data processing and analytical tasks. Currently due to the rise in demand of big data processing python has grown in popularity because its features are easy to use which are core to the ... /pub/Articles for Software Fans/Python_Predict_Outcomes_Based_Historical_Data info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles for Software Fans/Python_Predict_Outcomes_Based_Historical_Data Data has always been important to business. While it wasn't long ago that businesses kept minimal information on people who bought their products, nowadays companies keep vast amounts of data. In the late 20th century, marketers began to take demographics seriously. It was hard to keep track of so much information without the help of computers. Only large companies in the &#39 ... /pub/Articles for Software Fans/Why_data-more-important-than-ever-to-marketers info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles for Software Fans/Why_data-more-important-than-ever-to-marketers We are not all equally motivated. Some people have more self-drive than other people. This is why we find that some people always end up at the top even when the odds are against them. An employee, with this realization, through the Human Resource department, should be able to design efficient career development systems. For this system to work, the employer must understand the nature of ... /pub/Articles for Software Fans/Value_Employee_Training_and_Career_Development info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles for Software Fans/Value_Employee_Training_and_Career_Development Machine learning systems are equipped with artificial intelligence engines that provide these systems with the capability of learning by themselves without having to write programs to do so. They adjust and change programs as a result of being exposed to ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Impact_Machine_Learning_Having_Markets info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Impact_Machine_Learning_Having_Markets Communication is one of the main objectives that an organization needs to have in place to stay efficient and productive. A breakdown in accurate and efficient communication between departments at any point in the organization can result in conflict or loss of business.  Sadly, the efficiency between different departments in an organization becomes most evident when communication ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Communication_Barriers_in_the_World_of_Big_Data info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Communication_Barriers_in_the_World_of_Big_Data Information Technology (IT) tools are here to support your business in the global market. Effective communication is key for IT and business experts to collaborate effectively in search of solutions. Consulting, reaching out for help to a third-party, can bridge the gap between your business marketing experts and ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Breaking_the_Communication_Barriers info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Breaking_the_Communication_Barriers Companies have been collecting and analyzing data forever, pretty much.” So what’s really new here? What’s driving the data-analytics revolution and what does it mean for those that choose to postpone or ignore the pivotal role big-data is currently having on productivity and competition globally? ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Competing_New_Data_Analytics_Revolution info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Competing_New_Data_Analytics_Revolution Like me, I believe most people go about their business never to give a serious thought about their assumed private correspondence when using Gmail to email friends, colleagues and business associates.  As it turns out, your daily banter may not be so private after all.  A recent article in Fortune Magazine, “Judge Rejects Google Deal Over Email Scanning” ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Google_Email_an__Scannin_Scam info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Google_Email_an__Scannin_Scam I’ve been a technical recruiter for several years, let’s just say a long time.  I’ll never forget how my first deal went bad and the lesson I learned from that experience.  I was new to recruiting but had been a very good sales person in my previous position. I was about to place my first contractor on an assignment.  I thought everything was fine.&n ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Finding_the_Right_Candidate_from_a_Recruiters_Perspective info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Finding_the_Right_Candidate_from_a_Recruiters_Perspective Technology has continued to evolve in ways that few would have been able to imagine. This has allowed electronics to become smarter, more connected and far more useful. With the Internet of Things (IoT), they're allowing more than just computers to become connected to the Internet. This aims to make the life of the average person easier, better and more care-free. ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/One_in_Five_Developers_Will_be_Working_on_IoT info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/One_in_Five_Developers_Will_be_Working_on_IoT I’ll get straight to the point.  Why should companies invest more in management training?  Here are 10 simple reasons. 1) An employee’s relationship with his or her direct manager is the most important single factor in employee engagement. 2) Engaged employees are happier and more productive.  Disengaged employees are ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/10_Reasons_Why_Companies_Should_Invest_More_Management_Training info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/10_Reasons_Why_Companies_Should_Invest_More_Management_Training It is said that spoken languages shape thoughts by their inclusion and exclusion of concepts, and by structuring them in different ways. Similarly, programming languages shape solutions by making some tasks easier and others less aesthetic. Using F# instead of C# reshapes software projects in ways that prefer certain development styles and outcomes, changing what is possible and how it is ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Programming_in_FSharp_Unlock_New_Possibilities info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Programming_in_FSharp_Unlock_New_Possibilities In programming, memory leaks are a common issue, and it occurs when a computer uses memory but does not give it back to the operating system. Experienced programmers have the ability to diagnose a leak based on the symptoms. Some believe every undesired increase in memory usage is a memory leak, but this is not an accurate ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_to_protect_code_from_memory_leaks info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_to_protect_code_from_memory_leaks With the rise of the smart phone, many people who have long seen themselves as non-gamers have began to download and play to occupy themselves throughout the day. If you're a game developer who has a history of writing your code in C#, then perhaps this still emerging market is something you should consider ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Game_Developers'_alternatives_to_C_Sharp info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Game_Developers'_alternatives_to_C_Sharp Much of success is about performance. It’s about what we do and what we are able to inspire others to do. There are some simple performance principles I have learned in my life, and I want to share them with you.  They really bring success, and what it takes to be successful, into sharp focus. They are also ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/The_Five_Principles_of_Performance info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/The_Five_Principles_of_Performance As much as we love to assume free Wi-Fi is secure, this is far from the truth. Because you are attaching to a service many others are connected to as well, without security measures, your device can be hacked, especially if the network is unencrypted. Because this encryption involves handing out a 26-character ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Computer_Safety_and_Public_WiFi info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Computer_Safety_and_Public_WiFi Getting involved with the IT, or Internet Technology industry, is a way for you to break into a variety of potential coveted career paths and job openings. Whether you prefer working with the back-end of programming or if you enjoy improve user experience while browsing online, there are many different in-de ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/In_Demand_IT_Skills info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/In_Demand_IT_Skills When eCommerce companies want to optimize information security, password management tools enable users to create strong passwords for every login. Better than a Master Pass A two-factor authentication, a security process in which the user provides two means of ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Password_Management_Tools info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Password_Management_Tools Studying a functional programming language is a good way to discover new approaches to problems and different ways of thinking. Although functional programming has much in common with logic and imperative programming, it uses unique abstractions and a different toolset for solving problems. Likewise, many current mainstream languages are beginning to pick up and integrate various techniques ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_are_the_best_languages_for_getting_into_functional_programming info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_are_the_best_languages_for_getting_into_functional_programming From Brennan's Blog which is no longer up and running: I use Remote Desktop all the time to work inside of my development systems hosted by Microsoft Virtual Server. I use the host system to browse the web for ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Remote_Desktop_Fixing_Copy_and_Paste info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Remote_Desktop_Fixing_Copy_and_Paste If you're someone who's interested in computer programming, chances are you've considered pursuing a career in it. However, being a computer programmer is definitely not for everyone, as it takes some special characteristics to succeed as a computer programmer. Good at Math ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Computer_Programming_as_a_Career info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Computer_Programming_as_a_Career Jeff Nelson, a former Googler and inventor of Chromebook says on Quora, “One habit I've clung to is writing small prototypes when I'm trying to learn new concepts. For example, I'll sit down with a book or a web page, and over the course of a few hours, write 30 or 40 programs ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_little_habits_make_you_a_better_software_engineer info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_little_habits_make_you_a_better_software_engineer Net Neutrality You may have heard about net neutrality over the years. Recently, the concept has gone through some changes, and many would consider its underlying principles to be in danger of corruption or dissolution. However, the technical nature of net neutrality ethics ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Net_Neutrality_for_the_Layperson info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Net_Neutrality_for_the_Layperson Due to the advancements in technology, teens and adults alike can now partake in virtual worlds thanks to video games. Video games are enjoyed as a hobby all over the globe, but some gamers have made it their career with help from the ever-growing e-sport community. This is an inside look at the professional level of gaming from an ex-MLG participant, and what I remember going through when ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/A_Look_at_Professional_Gaming_From_ExMLG_Player info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/A_Look_at_Professional_Gaming_From_ExMLG_Player For many people, one of the most exciting and challenging career choices is computer programming. There are several ways that people can enter the computer programming profession; however, the most popular method has traditionally been the educational route through an educational institution of ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_do_top_programmers_work info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_do_top_programmers_work Programmers often tend to be sedentary people. Sitting in a chair and pressing keys, testing code, and planning out one logical step-wise strategy after another to get the computer to process data the way you want it to is just what life as a programmer is all about. But, is being too sedentary hindering a ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/people_in_technology_that_sit_for_hours_on_end info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/people_in_technology_that_sit_for_hours_on_end Yahoo answers abstract. Overview: ·         Virus is a piece of code that is secretly introduced into a system in order to corrupt it or destroy data ·         ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Viruses,_Spyware,_Malware_and_Phising:_differences info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Viruses,_Spyware,_Malware_and_Phising:_differences Anonymous reprint from Quora (career advice) Occasionally we come across a unique profound perspective that makes one stop and really listen. The following advice is one such as this. Small actions compound: Reputation, career trajectory, and how others perceive you in the workplace can come down to a handful of things/moments ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/unique_pieces_of_career_advice_that_nobody_mentions info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/unique_pieces_of_career_advice_that_nobody_mentions There are many excellent opportunities for IT professionals to present themselves to corporate entities for future consulting positions. You can find yourself in your next consulting engagement if you are willing to combine your IT skill-set, a good amount of corporate research and a bit of old fashioned moxie. Contrary to popular practice for applying for jobs through placement agencies ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_Options_do_Freelance_Consultants_Have_with_Large_Corporations info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_Options_do_Freelance_Consultants_Have_with_Large_Corporations When it comes to running a start up, leaders need to make sure that their key players are motivated. This has been seen with many companies. Back in the 1970's it was found with the inspiration and diligence of the late Daniel Nigro when he formed Kleer-Fax. More ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_to_Keep_a_Start_Up_Team_Motivated info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_to_Keep_a_Start_Up_Team_Motivated If you are a software developer looking for a slight change, then you have several options available. The process of software development requires multiple types of resources. A software developer performs the construction and delivery of software programs. An experienced software developer gains business knowledge, analytical skills, team management skills and communication skills. All of ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/jobs_people_with_software_development_experience_other_programmer_positions info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/jobs_people_with_software_development_experience_other_programmer_positions Planning on a little spring cleaning and getting rid of all those old electronics? With the way technology changes so quickly, it seems like we no sooner have one new electronic piece and there’s a new one on the market that we absolutely have to have. The result is a ton of used electronics stored away. Now it’s time to get rid of everything, here are some tips on what to do ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Should_Know_Before_Getting_Rid_Old_Tech_Stuff info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Should_Know_Before_Getting_Rid_Old_Tech_Stuff Writing Python in Java syntax is possible with a semi-automatic tool. Programming code translation tools pick up about 75% of dynamically typed language. Conversion of Python to a statically typed language like Java requires some manual translation. The modern Java IDE can be used to infer local variable type definitions for each class attribute and local variable. ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_does_Python_integrate_with_Java info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_does_Python_integrate_with_Java Viruses, trojans, and other malicious programs are everywhere. There's always a new threat to your computer's security, and many of these threats invade your computer without you even knowing. Most viruses aren't going to loudly announce themselves, so it's important to know the hidden ways in which your computer can become infected. Infected Files ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Surprising__Ways_Viruses_Malware_Infecting_Computers info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Surprising__Ways_Viruses_Malware_Infecting_Computers A project manager acts as the primary link between business and technical teams. A project manager is responsible for maintaining the project schedule, developing project estimates, working with external teams and tracking project issues. The project manager belongs to either the technical team or the project ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/pressing_problem_for_a_Software_Project_Manager info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/pressing_problem_for_a_Software_Project_Manager The world of technology moves faster than the speed of light it seems. Devices are updated and software upgraded annually and sometimes more frequent than that.  Society wants to be able to function and be as productive as they can be as well as be entertained “now”. Software companies must be ready to meet the demands of their loyal customers while ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Is_Agism_an_Issue_in_IT info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Is_Agism_an_Issue_in_IT F# is excellent for specialties such as scientific computing and data analysis. It is an excellent choice for enterprise development as well. There are a few great reasons why you should consider using F# for your next project. Concise F# is not cluttered up with coding noise;  no pesky semicolons, curly brackets, and so on. ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Reasons_to_use_FSharp_for_your_next_project info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Reasons_to_use_FSharp_for_your_next_project Controversy was recently courted as Southern California Edison (SCE) prepares to cut their own staff while looking to meet their staffing needs with offshore employees skilled in the field of “IT” or Informational Technology. This has been the second major utility company in the United States to take this path towards providing services to its consumers while holding current ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/the_Dance_Between_Large_Corporations_and_the_Local_IT_Professional info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/the_Dance_Between_Large_Corporations_and_the_Local_IT_Professional Cloud computing is the recent rage in the IT industry. According to the report by Forbes, the estimated global market for cloud computing is expected to reach $35.6 billion in 2015, from the $12.1 billion market of 2010. How it began ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Cloud_Computing_Threaten_the_Traditional_Outsourcing_Model info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Cloud_Computing_Threaten_the_Traditional_Outsourcing_Model The consulting industry is fiercely competitive and nets between $130B and $150B a year. In fact, professional consultants earn more money than many lawyers, doctors and other professionals.  Offering free consultations is a common way for a software consultant to seize new accounts. But is there a red flag where a consultant may be giving away too many services for ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/acquire_new_business_with_a_potential_client info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/acquire_new_business_with_a_potential_client Smart Project Management –Best Practices of Good Managers Project management could be one of the easiest jobs on the planet, and could also be the worst nightmare. The difference between the two extremes depends on smart management of a project. According to the project ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Smart_Project_Management info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Smart_Project_Management There are normally two sides to the story when it comes to employment. On one hand, employers hold the view that the right candidate is a hard find; while on the other, job hunters think that it’s a tasking affair to land a decent job out there. Regardless of which side of the divide you lay, landing good work or ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_Do_IT_Placement_Agencies_Work info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_Do_IT_Placement_Agencies_Work The Zen of Python, by Tim Peters has been adopted by many as a model summary manual of python's philosophy.  Though these statements should be considered more as guideline and not mandatory rules, developers worldwide find the poem to be on a solid guiding ground. Beautiful is better than ugly. ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Ptython_a_Zen_Poem info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Ptython_a_Zen_Poem Disruptive technologies such as hand-held devices, cloud computing and social media are rattling the foundations upon which traditional businesses are built. Enterprise customers have grown smarter at ensuring the latest technological trends work in their favor. Everyone is trying to zero in on their core competencies by employing commodity services to run their business. ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/5_Disruptive_Technologies_for_the_Enterprise:_What_are_the_Implications info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/5_Disruptive_Technologies_for_the_Enterprise:_What_are_the_Implications The line between IT consulting and management consulting is quite often blurred, with overlaps between the two fields habitually happening. Worse still, most people do not understand who an IT consultant really is, or what he/she does. There are those who think the job entails fixing computers, others – selling ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_Does_It_Mean_To_Be_an_IT_Consultant_Really info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_Does_It_Mean_To_Be_an_IT_Consultant_Really When making a strategic cloud decision, organizations can follow either one of two ideologies: open or closed. In the past, major software technologies have been widely accepted because an emerging market leader simplified the initial adoption.  After a technology comes of age, the industry spawns open alternatives that provide choice and flexibility, and the result is an ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Key_Considerations_Before_Adopting_Cloud_Technology_in_Your_Organization info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Key_Considerations_Before_Adopting_Cloud_Technology_in_Your_Organization A career in the field of software development remains immensely popular due to various factors. Chief among them of course is the higher compensation and lucrative pay scale in the IT industry when compared to other career options. In addition, the flexibility of work hours and the sheer sense of achievement ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_to_get_an_edge_in_the_Realm_of_Software_Development info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_to_get_an_edge_in_the_Realm_of_Software_Development F#, which is usually pronounced as F sharp is one of the newly launched and rapidly developing programming languages.  It has recently become focus of attention due to its quick advancement to the 12th position in the recent TIOBE index and the overall rise in popularity. What ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Fsharp_Marching_Towards_Top_10_Programming_Languages info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Fsharp_Marching_Towards_Top_10_Programming_Languages The innovators in technology have long paved the way for greater social advancement. No one can dispute the fact that the impact of Bill Gates and Microsoft will be far reaching for many years to come. The question is whether or not Microsoft will be able to adapt and thrive in emerging markets. The fact that Microsoft enjoys four decades of establishment also makes it difficult to make ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Will_Microsoft_Be_Able_To_Slay_Cloud_Giants info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Will_Microsoft_Be_Able_To_Slay_Cloud_Giants .NET is a highly popular programming language from Microsoft that continues to rock the IT industry since its inception almost twelve years ago. Simply stated, it is a development framework comprising of multiple modules that helps in creating Web Applications, Windows Applications as well as Mobile Applications. The demand for .NET programmers saw a definite surge in the last decade - ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Latest_Trends_In_Net_Programming info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Latest_Trends_In_Net_Programming Python and Ruby, each with roots going back into the 1990s, are two of the most popular interpreted programming languages today. Ruby is most widely known as the language in which the ubiquitous Ruby on Rails web application framework is written, but it also has legions of fans that use it for things that have nothing ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_Are_the_Advantages_of_Python_Over_Ruby info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_Are_the_Advantages_of_Python_Over_Ruby For those newly moving into the realm of programming, the important question to mull over is what programming language or technology to specialize in. On the other hand, those who are already working as a software developer, the constant worry remains whether their current technology would become obsolete very soon. Both these concerns could be easily addressed by checking the ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Top_10_Programming_Languages_Expected_To_Be_In_Demand_in_2014 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Top_10_Programming_Languages_Expected_To_Be_In_Demand_in_2014 The interpreted programming language Python has surged in popularity in recent years. Long beloved by system administrators and others who had good use for the way it made routine tasks easy to automate, it has gained traction in other sectors as well. In particular, it has become one of the most-used tools in the ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_Can_Business_Analysts_Use_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_Can_Business_Analysts_Use_Python Big data is now in an incredibly important part of how many major businesses function. Data analysis, or the finding of facts from large volumes of data, helps businesses make many of their important decisions. Companies that conduct business on a national or international scale rely on big data in order to plot the ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Who_Are_the_Main_Players_in_Big_Data info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Who_Are_the_Main_Players_in_Big_Data Unlike Java, Python does not have a string contains method.  Instead, use the in operator or the find method.  The in operator finds treats the string as a word list whereas the find method looks for substrings.  In the example shown below, 'is' is a substring of this but not a word by itself.  Therefore, find recoginizes 'is' in this ... /pub/Python Tutorial/How_to_determine_if_a_string_contains_another_string_in_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/How_to_determine_if_a_string_contains_another_string_in_Python Static variables in Python are created as part of the class declaration.  By contrast, instance variables are created as part of a regular method and not a classmethod or staticmethod.   class A:   i=3  # static variable   def dosomethingregularmethod(self): &nbsp ... /pub/Python Tutorial/What_are_static_variables_in_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/What_are_static_variables_in_Python To add to a python dictionary is very easy.  First create a dictionary, and then associate a key with a value.   a = {'cat',"furry thing"} a['dog']="typically likes to run and is very loyal" print a Here is what is printed: ... /pub/Python Tutorial/How_to_add_an_item_to_a_dictionary info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/How_to_add_an_item_to_a_dictionary Checking to see if a directory exists and then creating it if it is not present requires a few lines of code.  Isn't Python great.   Begin by importing the os module and use the exists and makedirs functions.   ... /pub/Python Tutorial/How_to_check_if_a_directory_exists_in_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/How_to_check_if_a_directory_exists_in_Python In Python, the following list is considered False:   False, None, 0, 0.0, "",'',(),{},[]   Therefore, if a is a list that is empty, the following code will illustrate that the list is empty.   if not a: print "this ... /pub/Python Tutorial/How_to_check_if_a_list_is_empty_in_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/How_to_check_if_a_list_is_empty_in_Python In Python, we can create three types of methods in a class:  instance or regular method, classmethod and staticmethod.  Instance methods are associated, as the name infers, with an instance or object of the class and take self as the first parameter.  Classmethods take a reference to the class, cls, as the first parameter of the class.  Staticmethods, ... /pub/Python Tutorial/The_difference_between_staticmethod_and_classmethod info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/The_difference_between_staticmethod_and_classmethod The field of information technology is in many ways perfectly suited for entrepreneurship. Many highly successful enterprises started with a lone IT professional venturing out on their own and starting up their own company. If you have computer science skills and want to explore alternative options outside the corporate ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Types_of_Freelance_Work_in_the_IT_Industry info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Types_of_Freelance_Work_in_the_IT_Industry A string in Python is enclosed in either single or double quotes.  Therefore, either one does the trick.  A common practice is to place single words with no characters that can be interpolated in single quotes and multi-word strings that contain interpolated characters in double quotes.  This may be a carry over from Perl where interpolated characters are in double quotes.&nbs ... /pub/Python Tutorial/Single_versus_Double_Quotes_in_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/Single_versus_Double_Quotes_in_Python The python keyword global is used in a function to distinguish a local representation of a variable with the same name.    glbvar = 0 def setglbvar():     global glbvar # include this declaration so that updates to glbvar are NOT ... /pub/Python Tutorial/How_to_use_a_global_variable_in_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/How_to_use_a_global_variable_in_Python Invoking an external command in Python is a two step process:   from subprocess import call call(["ls","-1"])   ... /pub/Python Tutorial/How_to_invoke_an_external_command_in_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/How_to_invoke_an_external_command_in_Python Creating an enum in Python prior to Python 3.4 was accomplished as follows:   def enum(**enums):: return type('Enum',(),enums) then use as: Animals=enum(Dog=1,Cat=2) and accessed as: Animals.Dog The new version can be created as follows: ... /pub/Python Tutorial/How_to_create_an_enum_in_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/How_to_create_an_enum_in_Python Checking to see if a file exists is a two step process in Python. Simply import the module shown below and invoke the isfile function:   import os.path os.path ... /pub/Python Tutorial/How_do_I_check_if_a_file_exists_using_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/How_do_I_check_if_a_file_exists_using_Python Facebook was originally intended as a way for people to stay in touch with friends and family members by sharing pictures and status updates on their timeline. As the website's popularity has grown, so has criticism that it is becoming one giant, online high school. Online Bullying ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_is_Facebook_Just_Like_High_School info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_is_Facebook_Just_Like_High_School Recently, I asked my friend, Ray, to list those he believes are the top 10 most forward thinkers in the IT industry.  Below is the list he generated.  Like most smart people, Ray gets his information from institutions such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Laymens_List_The_Most_Forward_Thinkers_IT_Industry info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Laymens_List_The_Most_Forward_Thinkers_IT_Industry With the skyrocketing popularity of Android and iOS operating systems, software developers got a whole new arena opened up. Many of the programmers have progressed to concentrate solely onto Mobile Technology Development. This is mainly due to the high demand as well as numerous lucrative ideas left to explore in the ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Greener_in_Mobile_App_Development info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Greener_in_Mobile_App_Development Google is one of the most popular websites in the entire world that gets millions of views each day. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that it needs a strong and reliable programming language that it can rely on to run its searches and many of the apps that Google has created. Because of this, Google uses Python to ensure ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_does_Google_use_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_does_Google_use_Python Millions of people experienced the frustration and failures of the Obamacare website when it first launched. Because the code for the back end is not open source, the exact technicalities of the initial failings are tricky to determine. Many curious programmers and web designers have had time to examine the open source coding on ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Obamacare_Website_Fail info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Obamacare_Website_Fail Python is an incredibly powerful and useful computer programming language that many of the biggest websites in the world rely on for their foundation. Python provides reliable results that are functional and involve a variety of ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Most_Famous_Software_Programs_Written_in_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Most_Famous_Software_Programs_Written_in_Python The earning potential of a software developer largely depends on their knowledge, their chosen area of expertise, experience and flexibility to relocate if necessary.  In the ever changing landscape of Information Technology, many argue that the way to make more money is to specialize in a technology that ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Software_Developer_Increase_Earning_Potential info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Software_Developer_Increase_Earning_Potential A whole new world was thrown wide open with the advent of the concept of open source. The biggest advantage of open source projects is the easy availability of the source code and also the rights to tweak it or modify the code as we deem fit. Listed below are some top open source projects that are making waves with their innovative ideas at this moment. ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Top_Innovative_Open_Source_Projects_Making_Waves_Technology_World info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Top_Innovative_Open_Source_Projects_Making_Waves_Technology_World The future looks just as bright for information technology as it did ten years ago when this career field started growing in huge numbers due to major internet technological advances and the popularity of mobile devices such as the smartphone and eReaders like Amazon’s Kindle.  In classrooms and libraries across the ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Career_Choices_in_Information_Technology_Last_10_Years info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Career_Choices_in_Information_Technology_Last_10_Years Java still has its place in the world of software development, but is it quickly becoming obsolete by the more dynamically enabled Python programming language? The issue is hotly contested by both sides of the debate. Java experts point out that Java is still being developed with more programmer friendly ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/The_Future_of_Java_and_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/The_Future_of_Java_and_Python No industry is as global as software development.  Pervasive networking means that software developers can, and do, work from anywhere. This has led many businesses to hiring development subcontractors in other countries, aiming to find good development talent at lower prices, or with fewer hassles on entry into the ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/US_the_Leading_Software_Development_Country info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/US_the_Leading_Software_Development_Country In most business circles, the question of whether or not a website truly helps a company's business has become somewhat moot. Simply put, a website is a necessary evil, like it or not. The question is no longer, should a company have a website, but rather, is the website optimized to ensure the best potential ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Most_Websites_Do_Not_Help_Company info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Most_Websites_Do_Not_Help_Company Globalization Globalization is the fundamental force changing IT service delivery and business's competitive activities in almost every vertical market — and thus economies — in some way, shape or form. One might say that globalization is not a new trend and has been commonplace for ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Forces_That_Impact_Service_Outsourcing_Industry info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Forces_That_Impact_Service_Outsourcing_Industry With stiff penalties for being caught and the whiff of secretive underground or even nefarious acts, computer hacking can be seen as a somewhat dubious pursuit. Not all hackers operate with the motive of emptying your Paypal account, however; there are many hackers who utilize their skills to aid companies in locating ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Computer_Hackers_a_Tricks_of_the_Trade_Overview info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Computer_Hackers_a_Tricks_of_the_Trade_Overview One of the biggest challenges faced by senior IT professionals in organizations is the choice of the right software vendor. In the highly competitive enterprise software industry, there are lot of vendors who claim to offer the best software for the problem and it can be really daunting to narrow down the best choice. Additionally, ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/The Framework_for_Selecting_The_Right_Business_Software_Vendor info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/The Framework_for_Selecting_The_Right_Business_Software_Vendor IT Outsourcing came to foray as a means for corporations to focus on critical business operations while having a specialized IT company take over the responsibility of managing the IT infrastructure and application development. For corporations especially in the developed countries, IT outsourcing provided ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Lesser_Known_Limitations_of_IT_Outsourcing info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Lesser_Known_Limitations_of_IT_Outsourcing Information Technology is one of the most dynamic industries with new technologies surfacing frequently. In such a scenario, it can get intimidating for information technology professionals at all levels to keep abreast of the latest technology innovations worth investing time and resources into. It can therefore get daunting for entry and mid-level IT professionals to decide ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_to_Keep_On_Top_Of_the_Latest_Trends_in_Information_Technology info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_to_Keep_On_Top_Of_the_Latest_Trends_in_Information_Technology When businesses are trying to expand and require professionals to lead teams, terminology may get in the way of who performs what roles. When it comes to information technology (IT), new and vital professionals may seem hard to differentiate between one another. However, there are key differences between specific ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_Are_The_Responsibilities_Of_an_IT_Project_Manager_vs_an_IT_Manager info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_Are_The_Responsibilities_Of_an_IT_Project_Manager_vs_an_IT_Manager IT jobs are without a doubt some of the highest paying jobs with information architects, data-security analysts and UX designers taking ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_To_Exceed_The_IT_Earnings_Barrier info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_To_Exceed_The_IT_Earnings_Barrier Outsourcing IT needs in the corporate world has become extremely popular because it is cost-efficient and it gives IT resources to companies that may not otherwise be able to afford them. Another positive side effect of IT outsourcing is that it has brought many technology jobs back to the ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_are_the_limitations_of_outsourcing_in_IT info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_are_the_limitations_of_outsourcing_in_IT There are a lot of articles you will find on the internet that talk about the tenants of having a successful professional career. From soft-skills to job relevant skills, there is an unending list of the do’s and don’ts for establishing a great career. However, a successful career in information technology commands some specific efforts and focus. As a result, it is critical to ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Key_Tenants_For_Establishing_A_Successful_Career_In_Information_Technology info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Key_Tenants_For_Establishing_A_Successful_Career_In_Information_Technology The IRS is enabling taxpayers to download their tax transcripts over the internet from the Internal Revenue Service. The official secure URL for the transcripts download followed immediately after The White House fact sheet ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Weekly_Tech_Things_You_Need_to_Know_January_13th_2014 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Weekly_Tech_Things_You_Need_to_Know_January_13th_2014 It is hard not to wonder how current technology would have altered the events surrounding the tragic death of John F. Kennedy. On the afternoon of November 22, 1963, shots rang out in Dallas, TX, taking the life of JFK, one of the most beloved Americans. Given the same circumstances today, surely the advances in IT alone, would have drastically changed the outcome of that horrible day. ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_Would_Current_Technology_Have_Altered_the_JFK_Tragedy info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_Would_Current_Technology_Have_Altered_the_JFK_Tragedy Once again theTIOBE Programming Community has calculated the trends in popular programming languages on the web. Evaluating the updates in the index allows developers to assess the direction of certain programming skills that are rising or faltering in their field.  According to the November 2013 report, three out of four languages currently ranking in the top twenty are ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Ranking_Programming_Languages_Which_are_Gaining_Popularity info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Ranking_Programming_Languages_Which_are_Gaining_Popularity  Unlike traditional online courses that charge a fee, limit enrollment and provide credit or certification, Moocs (massive open online courses) are usually free or low cost and can host hundreds of  thousands global participants.  Although MOOC have been around for years in the form of collective techie learning gatherings, participation in 2012 has ballooned at a rapid pace ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/MOOCS_what_are_they_and_how_do_they_compare_to_other_IT_online_training_options info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/MOOCS_what_are_they_and_how_do_they_compare_to_other_IT_online_training_options One of the biggest challenges in pursuing a career in software development is to figure out which language you want to work. In addition to commonly used software programming languages like C, C++, C# and Java a lot of new programming languages such as Python, Ruby on Rails have surfaced especially because they are used by a lot of consumer based start-ups these days. It could ... /pub/csharp training/csharp_training_technical_career info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/csharp training/csharp_training_technical_career One of the biggest challenges in pursuing a career in software development is to figure out which language you want to work. In addition to commonly used software programming languages like C, C++, Java a lot of new programming languages such as Python, Ruby on Rails have surfaced especially because they are used by a lot of consumer based start-ups these days. With so many front ... /pub/java tutorial/java_training_technical_career info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/java tutorial/java_training_technical_career As someone who works in many facets of the music industry, I used to seethe with a mixture of anger and jealousy when I would hear people in more “traditional” goods-based industries argue in favor of music content-based piracy. They made all the classic talking points, like “I wouldn’t spend money on this artist normally, and maybe if I like it I’ll spend ... /pub/Brain Candy/Are_3d_Printers_the_Next_Bastion_of_Piracy info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Brain Candy/Are_3d_Printers_the_Next_Bastion_of_Piracy The name placard in your cube might not say anything about sales, but the truth is that everyone, employed as such or not, is a salesperson at some point every single day. In the traditional sense, this could mean something like pitching your company’s solutions to a client. In the less-traditional sense, it could mean convincing your child to eat their vegetables. Yet for those two ... /pub/Brain Candy/Why_Start_With_Why info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Brain Candy/Why_Start_With_Why Another blanket article about the pros and cons of Direct to Consumer (D2C) isn’t needed, I know. By now, we all know the rules for how this model enters a market: its disruption fights any given sector’s established sales model, a fuzzy compromise is temporarily met, and the lean innovator always wins out in the end. That’s exactly how it played out in the ... /pub/Brain Candy/Will_Tesla_Finally_Bring_the_D2C_Revolution_to_the_Auto_Industry info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Brain Candy/Will_Tesla_Finally_Bring_the_D2C_Revolution_to_the_Auto_Industry Businesses “Going Green” is so commonplace now it’s more than just an encouraging a trend; it’s become expected of companies big and small. In fact, consumers frequently place more of an obligation on companies to go green than they do themselves. The last few years—the infancy of what may turn out to be a green revolution—have really proven that there ... /pub/Brain Candy/Being_Green_the_Smart_Way info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Brain Candy/Being_Green_the_Smart_Way It’s befuddling when you think about how many ways there are to communicate in 2013. I’d say there are too many new ways to communicate – social media, phone, Skype, instant message, text message, email, it goes on and on. But do any of them outweigh the power of a good old-fashioned face-to-face meeting? Most business executives would argue no. Nothing can replace a face-t ... /pub/Brain Candy/How_to_get_the_Most_out_of_Virtual_Meetings info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Brain Candy/How_to_get_the_Most_out_of_Virtual_Meetings Before we go to the list do you know what makes software skills most sought-after and hence more valuable than most of the other job skills? It is simply because unlike any other skill, software skills are global and are not at all location specific! With the evolution and penetration of internet technologies, the physical distance between the client and service provider hardly matters. So, ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Top_10_Software_Skills_for_2014_and_Beyond info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Top_10_Software_Skills_for_2014_and_Beyond Unless you have a great product, service or idea for which people are willing to wait, chances are highly likely that these potential clients will leave your website should your response time take too long to their incoming requests.  Ignore your application’s performance and you are more likely to be dumped by your users sooner than expected. ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/10_Quick_Tips_to_Boost_Your_ASP_Net_Application_Performance info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/10_Quick_Tips_to_Boost_Your_ASP_Net_Application_Performance As the cloud buzz is getting louder with every passing day you are tempted to take the big leap into the cloud but may have restrained yourself paranoid by ad infinitum cloud security discussions floating on the web. No one can deny the fact that your data is the lifeblood your business. So, undoubtedly its security is of paramount importance for survival of your business.  As cloud ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Is_Cloud_Computing_Safe_for_Your_Business info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Is_Cloud_Computing_Safe_for_Your_Business It’s the eternal conundrum of a hiring manager – you have to hire for every single position in the company without any first-hand experience. How to do it? If you can have a trusted programmer sit in on the interview, that’s ideal, of course. But what if you’re hiring your first ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Hiring_a_Good_Programmer_as_a_Non_Techie_Hiring_Manager info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Hiring_a_Good_Programmer_as_a_Non_Techie_Hiring_Manager Technology is wonderful. It helps us run our businesses and connects us to the world. But when computer problems get in the way of getting what you need to get done, you can go from easygoing to mad-as-a-hornet in 3 seconds flat. Before you panic or give in to the temptation to throw your computer out the window, try these easy fixes. ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Common_Computer_Problems_and_How_to_Fix_Them info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Common_Computer_Problems_and_How_to_Fix_Them What is computer crime? Computer crime, often called “cyber crime” is any type of illegal activity that takes place on a computer with a network. Oftentimes, when you think of computer crime, you might picture a home user downloading a virus that wipes out his hard drive or spyware that hijacks her system for the purposes of spying.  ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Computer_Crime_Destroys_Business info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Computer_Crime_Destroys_Business No matter what type of business you’re in, boosting your bottom line is always in the back of your mind. In a rough economy, it can be tempting to focus too much on pulling in more money and not enough on containing it from within. That’s right, containing it. You have the potential to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars every year right under your nose from ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/McDonalds_Computer_Learning_Does_not_Work info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/McDonalds_Computer_Learning_Does_not_Work Learning SQL development can seem like an overwhelming task at first. However, mastering just a few key points will help ease your way through 80 percent of the day-to-day challenges when writing stored procedures and solving common problems. Here are ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Needed_SQL_Development_Skills info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Needed_SQL_Development_Skills The World Wide Web is a fun place to connect with old friends, make new ones, and stay involved in social media. It can also be a dangerous place for those who don’t know how to be safe on the web. Children, teenagers, and young adults with Asperger’s syndrome are especially vulnerable to fraud, sexual predators, and other online dangers. What is Asperger&rsquo ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Asperger_Syndrome_and_Internet_Dangers info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Asperger_Syndrome_and_Internet_Dangers Many individuals are looking to break into a video game designing career, and it's no surprise. A $9 billion industry, the video game designing business has appeal to gamers and non-gamers alike. High salaries and high rates of job satisfaction are typical in the field. In order to design video games, however, you need a certain skill set. Computer programming is first ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_skills_and_programs_to_design_video_games info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/What_skills_and_programs_to_design_video_games Once again Java tops C as the number one sought after programming language on the internet.  According TIOBE Programming Community Index for February 2013 and five search engines: Google, Bing, Yahoo!, Wikipedia, Amazon, YouTube and Baidu, Java regained its position after being bumped by C in May 2012. ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Java_is_number_one info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Java_is_number_one The RSS feed, which commonly stands for Really Simple Syndication, is an internet protocol that helps spread the availability of frequently published or updated Internet content. RSS Benefits for an Internet Content Provider or Blogger The use of an RSS feed saves immeasurable time for a content provider. When an interested person ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Personal_and_Business_Benefits_of_RSS_Feeds info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Personal_and_Business_Benefits_of_RSS_Feeds With an ever increasing rise in the use of employment testing, certification testing and need to get a degree, I thought I would write this basic guide on how to study for exams.  Although it was originally written with the college student in mind, the fundamentals still apply to all of us in the workforce. There are few things that strike terror into the hearts of students ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_to_study_for_Exams info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_to_study_for_Exams Not getting any hits on your dating profile? It doesn’t mean you’re a loser. There are literally millions of computer dating profiles out there and dozens of free and paid websites to find a date. A dating profile is kind of like a resume for your personal life. To succeed, you have to learn a few tricks to stand ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_to_Improve_Your_Computer_Dating_Profile info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/How_to_Improve_Your_Computer_Dating_Profile Computers. They’re a part of our everyday lives. Most of us couldn’t imagine living a day without them. We use them for school, work, and fun and use them to stay connected to those we love and care about. Since the invention of the web cam, millions of us use webcams to communicate with loved-ones and business contacts far away. Web camera use has leveled the playing ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Is_Your_Computer_Spying on_You info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Is_Your_Computer_Spying on_You Since its foundation, HSG has been a leader in Business Rule Management Systems Training and Consulting services by way of the Blaze Advisor Rule Engine.  Over the years we have provided such services to many of the worlds largest corporations and government institutions whose respective backgrounds include credit card processing, banking, insurance, health and medicine and more, much ... /pub/Blaze Advisor/Blaze_Advisor_Consulting info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Blaze Advisor/Blaze_Advisor_Consulting Visual Studio .NET is one of many tools available at your disposal for web development. But where some programs may focus on HTML coding or graphics, Visual Studio .NET is a complete tool set that can be used to not only create XML web services and ASP web applications, but desktop and mobile applications as well. So what are some features that are included in the latest release? ... /pub/Visual Studio .NET/What_is_Visual_Studio_NET info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Visual Studio .NET/What_is_Visual_Studio_NET Today we live in the age of technology. It seems like everyone owns at least one computer, but few actually know how they work. We hear about Java tutorials and C# programming, but why are these things important? There has been an increasing demand for those who are proficient in web development. It is a job field that has grown substantially in the past decade, and it is still ... /pub/Java Tutorial/The_Value_ of_Knowing_Java info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Java Tutorial/The_Value_ of_Knowing_Java This section of our beginning python training class always stumps students.  Firstly, because they need to know the difference between a function and a method.  Secondly, they need to understand object oriented programming concepts.  Thirdly, they need to realize that python has three types of methods.  Then they need to know how to use each method, which means they need ... /pub/Python Tutorial/Python_Tutorial_Static_Class_and_Regular_Methods info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/Python_Tutorial_Static_Class_and_Regular_Methods Memory management is always a priority in pretty much any programming language you would want to use. In the lower level languages such as C, there are a number of functions which help you manage the memory your application uses, but they are not the easiest to use. Some of the more modern programming languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, and of course the subject of this article, ... /pub/JavaScript Tutorial/Memory_Management_In_Javascript info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/JavaScript Tutorial/Memory_Management_In_Javascript As developers we are overwhelmed with the number of language choices made available to us. It wasn't so long ago that C and it's object oriented sibling C++ where the mainstay of any programmer. Now though we have languages which make certain tasks so easy and simple that we simply cannot afford to ignore them.   In this article we are going to look at the ... /pub/Python Tutorial/The_Differences_Between_Python_Perl_And_TCL info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/The_Differences_Between_Python_Perl_And_TCL Different programming languages gain popularity for different features.  Java tutorials have proven particular popular over a long period of time, thanks to a diverse group of strengths inherent to the language itself.  Let’s examine some of the basic elements of Java, and find out what it is both powerful and popular: ·      &n ... /pub/Java Tutorial/Basic_Java_Tutorial_Elements_of_Popularity_in_a_Programming_Language info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Java Tutorial/Basic_Java_Tutorial_Elements_of_Popularity_in_a_Programming_Language Every programming language has a mechanism to allow the programmer to create variables which hold custom data entered in by either the coder themselves or by the user of the application. Regardless of whether you’re new to programming or not, you will have used variables and you should understand that in javascript they can hold any value such as a number or a string of ... /pub/JavaScript Tutorial/Javascript_Arrays info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/JavaScript Tutorial/Javascript_Arrays Javascript has a lot of features which are often overlooked by web developers, and one such feature is the ability to have timed events. If you do not understand what that means do not worry because all will be explained in this tutorial. Timing events allow you to write code which will execute within a set amount of time. As an example, say you wanted to display a clock on your ... /pub/JavaScript Tutorial/Creating_a_Timer_In_Javascript info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/JavaScript Tutorial/Creating_a_Timer_In_Javascript In this tutorial we are going to take a look at how you work with strings in Python. Now, any language worth its salt will have a number of options for working with text and Python is probably one of the best to use when it comes to processing text. If you are new to programming in general you may be wondering what a string is. In terms of programming, a string is classed as any ... /pub/Python Tutorial/Working_With_Strings_In_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/Working_With_Strings_In_Python Sometimes we have to repeat ourselves before we are heard. Then again there are times where we have to perform a certain action the same way several times before we can carry on with what we want to do. Repetition is the keyword here and for humans that is something we generally try to avoid. Yet our digital friends love repetition. They never get tired and they never get bored ... /pub/Python Tutorial/Working_With_Loops_In_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/Working_With_Loops_In_Python The importance of variables in any programming language can’t be emphasised enough. Even if you are a novice, the chances are good that you will have been using variables for quite a while now. They are the cornerstone of any language and without them we would not be able to accomplish much of anything. However, most of you up until this point have probably only been ... /pub/Python Tutorial/Working_With_Lists_In_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/Working_With_Lists_In_Python Applications are becoming more and more sophisticated as languages such as Python open the doors to the world of programming for people who have the creative vision but always felt actually writing code was beyond their grasp. A large part of any programs success is based on how well it can react to the events which it has been programmed to understand and listen for. ... /pub/Python Tutorial/Conditional_Programming_In_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/Conditional_Programming_In_Python One of the most recent updates to the iPhone, and more specifically the operating system that is packaged with the iPhone, iOS, brought one of the most fantastic and phenomenal updates ever: an update to Maps. Maps has been used as an application that provides an easy way to find routes, and (obviously) maps about certain areas, businesses in the local vicinity, and also leaving pins on ... /pub/DYK iPhone/iphone_maps info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/DYK iPhone/iphone_maps One of the most anticipated features that came on the iPhone 4S was a new thing called: Siri. Zooming out before concentrating on Siri, mobile assistants were the new rage. Beforehand, people were fascinated by the cloud, and how you could store your files in the Internet and retrieve it from anywhere. You could store your file at home, and get it at your workplace to make a presentation. ... /pub/DYK iPhone/Siri info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/DYK iPhone/Siri In this tutorial I am going to give you a gentle introduction to network programming in Python. If you are new to programming or new to Python then that may seem like a daunting thought. But read on and you will be pleasantly surprised how easy it is. Like most modern programming languages, Python was designed for networking from the very beginning, and thanks to that, a lot of ... /pub/Python Tutorial/Downloading_A_Web_Page_Using_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Python Tutorial/Downloading_A_Web_Page_Using_Python You may use the camera application on a regular basis. Taking photos of family gatherings, of the scenery around you, or just a self-photo with you and your friends. But, as you may find out, pressing that picture button on the screen is not the easiest thing to do. You may not hit it when you attempt to press it, or you aren’t sure if you pressed it at all. In a recent ... /pub/DYK iPhone/Easy_Photo_Snap info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/DYK iPhone/Easy_Photo_Snap One of the most recent additions to the iPhone is the Photo Editor, directly in the iPhone. Added in the update that came from Apple over the summer, this new photo editor brings efficiency, and simplicity to photo editing, right in your phone. If you have a photo that you just took a moment ago of you with your friends, and you want to edit some features before posting it on a social ... /pub/DYK iPhone/Photo_Editor info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/DYK iPhone/Photo_Editor Passbook is one of the newest features of the iPhone. What many people were offput by standards today is that we rely too much on disposable tickets, and the like, such as when you go to the airport for a boarding pass, or a movie ticket. Apple strove to solve that with a new application that is bundled with the newest update: Passbook. Passbook offers everything you need, ... /pub/DYK iPhone/Passbook info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/DYK iPhone/Passbook Voice recordings are useful at any point in time. If you want to save a lecture (or presentation) that you are attending, or record a voiceover for a project, the iPhone can be your solution. You don’t have to use an old tape recorder, or a standalone recorder. The iPhone’s fantastic technology records high quality voice recordings on demand, whenever you need it. To ... /pub/DYK iPhone/Voice_Recordings info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/DYK iPhone/Voice_Recordings Recently, the new iOS update had added Reminders to the iPhone. If you ever found yourself setting notes on your iPhone to remember to do things, such as buying milk while at the grocery store, this process has become leagues upon leagues simpler, and faster. On your iPhone is an application named “Reminders”. Tap on this application and experience the new world of To-Do lists. ... /pub/DYK iPhone/Reminders info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/DYK iPhone/Reminders Not too long ago, Apple added something phenomenal to the iPhone OS: a dashboard screen. If you have a Macintosh computer, you may be familiar with the dashboard that is available (regularly) by pressing F4. Otherwise, you can draw similarities to your Windows 7 Dashboard on the right hand side of your desktop, that shows you updates on your applications and widgets you add to it. Finding ... /pub/DYK iPhone/Dashboard_Screen info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/DYK iPhone/Dashboard_Screen Many of us who have iPhones download every interesting app we find on the App Store, especially when they’re free. They can range from a simple payment method app, to a game, to a measurement tool. But, as you may have noticed, our phones become cluttered with tons of pages that we have to swipe through to get to an app that we need on demand. However, with an update by Apple that ... /pub/DYK iPhone/DYK_Application_Grouping info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/DYK iPhone/DYK_Application_Grouping Have you ever played a game on your iPhone and wondered how to share it with your friends? Of course, not everyone has iPhones, and they aren’t always watching the leaderboards on the Gaming app, provided by Apple. Well, guess what? You don’t have to take a whole other camera to take a picture of your iPhone to create a photo of that particular score you have achieved. All you ... /pub/DYK iPhone/iPhone_Screenshots info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/DYK iPhone/iPhone_Screenshots Seattle WA C#, C, C++, Java, Perl and Python Training Training Options Hartmann Software Group offers C#, C, C++, Java, Perl and Python training in Seattle and surrounding areas. Our classes are taught at your offices, a location of your choice, at our downtown Denver training facility or online-instructor-le ... /pub/The World of IT Training/Seattle,IT,_Courses,_Cpp,_Perl,_Java,_.NET,_Python info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/The World of IT Training/Seattle,IT,_Courses,_Cpp,_Perl,_Java,_.NET,_Python Training Options Hartmann Software Group offers C#, C, C++, Java, Perl and Python training in Phoenix and surrounding areas. Our classes are taught at your offices, a location of your choice, at our downtown Denver training facility or online-instructor-led training via web conference.   (Contact us for group rates, ... /pub/The World of IT Training/Phoenix,_IT_Training_Csharp,_.NET,_Java,_Python,_Perl info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/The World of IT Training/Phoenix,_IT_Training_Csharp,_.NET,_Java,_Python,_Perl Training Options Hartmann Software Group offers C#, C, C++, Java, Perl and Python training in San Francisco and the Bay area. Our classes are taught at your offices, a location of your choice, at our downtown Denver training facility or online-instructor-led training via web conference.   (Contact us for group rates, ... /pub/The World of IT Training/San_Francisco_IT_training_Cpp_.NET_Perl,_Python,_Csharp info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/The World of IT Training/San_Francisco_IT_training_Cpp_.NET_Perl,_Python,_Csharp Training Options Hartmann Software Group offers C#, C, C++, Java, .NET, Perl and Python training in New York City and surrounding areas. Our classes are taught at your offices, a location of your choice, at our downtown Denver training facility or online-instructor-led training via web conference.   (Contact us for group rates, ... /pub/The World of IT Training/Denver,_Colorado_IT_Courses_Cpp,_Perl,_.NET,_Java info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/The World of IT Training/Denver,_Colorado_IT_Courses_Cpp,_Perl,_.NET,_Java .NET Training Options Hartmann Software Group offers .NET training in Denver and surrounding areas. Our classes are taught at your offices, a location of your choice, at our downtown Denver training facility or online-instructor-led training via web conference.   (Contact us for group rates, training options, scheduling and customizing ... /pub/The World of IT Training/Denver,_Colorado_.NET_Training info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/The World of IT Training/Denver,_Colorado_.NET_Training The job market is extremely tight these days, with several qualified workers being available for each empty position. That means that should you find yourself looking for work, for whatever reason, you need to make sure your interview skills are up to snuff. We will be taking a look at a variety of different tips that will help ensure your success during the interview process, including how ... /pub/C Training/Using_Your_C_Training_to_Help_During_IT_Interviews info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/C Training/Using_Your_C_Training_to_Help_During_IT_Interviews As part of our Java Tutorials program, we will list a number of interview questions to aid in a better understaing of Java and J2EE and, hopefully, provide a greater likelihood of getting a job.  Let us begin with the basics: 1. What is meant by J2EE? J2EE is an abreviation for Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition ... /pub/Java Tutorial/Java_Interview_Questions info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Java Tutorial/Java_Interview_Questions C# PROGRAMMING –MAIN DESIGN GOALS C# is a popular programming language these days, and it was designed from inception to provide a simple, clean, general purpose programming language for those intending to work within the confines of Microsoft’s .NET framework.  Since then, it has been approved as one of the standard languages by both ECMA and ... /pub/CSharp Programming/CSharp_Programming_Main_Design_Goals info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/CSharp Programming/CSharp_Programming_Main_Design_Goals JAVA SCRIPT TUTORIAL – THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS If you are looking to increase your proficiency in programming, it can make a lot of sense to invest some time into learning how to use JavaScript, or taking a Java Script tutorial.  It is one of the most popular and powerful options available today for people to use in programming different parts of their ... /pub/JavaScript Tutorial/javasript_the_essential_elements info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/JavaScript Tutorial/javasript_the_essential_elements C TRAINING – THE THREE MAIN STAGES OF PROGRAMMING DEVELOPMENT If you are an aspiring programmer, learning about programming in C is one of the most integral steps of your development.  It is essential that you get the highest quality C training, so that you are well-grounded in the language, and are going to be able to fulfill most of your programming ... /pub/C Training/C_Training info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/C Training/C_Training As part of our C++ Tutorials series, here is a tutorial on the tricks of the trade for using C++ I/O.  Keep in mind that an application without I/O is just a black box; no communcation is taking place.  ... /pub/Cpp Tutorials/Tricks_and_Tips_for_using_Cpp_IO info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Cpp Tutorials/Tricks_and_Tips_for_using_Cpp_IO As part of our C++ Tutorials series, here is a free overview of C++ pointers you may enjoy and find beneficial. C++ Pointers ... /pub/Cpp Tutorials/Cpp_Pointers_Tutorials info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Cpp Tutorials/Cpp_Pointers_Tutorials As part of our Java Tutorial series, listed here are all the files you need in order to create a java socket message application. Java Server Tutorial Java Client Tutorial readme - Java Socket Messaging Information ... /pub/Java Tutorial/Java_Socket_Connection_Tutorial info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Java Tutorial/Java_Socket_Connection_Tutorial Below are two pdf's which discuss and outline the Java Message Service, JMS, tutorial. One Hour Java Messaging Service Tutorial Advanced One Hour Java Messaging Service Tutorial   ... /pub/Java Tutorial/Java_Message_Service_Tutorial info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Java Tutorial/Java_Message_Service_Tutorial Back in the late 90's, there were a number of computer scienctists claiming to know java in hopes of landing a job for $80k+/year.  In fact, I know a woman you did just that:  land a project management position with a large telecom and have no experience whatsoever.  I guess the company figured that some talent was better than no talent and that, with some time ... /pub/IT Hiring/IT_Skills_Gap_and_Demand info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/IT Hiring/IT_Skills_Gap_and_Demand If you’re interested in building modern websites or applications which use ASP, XML, or mobile technology, you’ve heard of Visual Studio .NET.  It is one of the more popular suites of development tools available to aspiring programmers, as it consolidates several different tools and languages into the same development environment, which helps in turn to integrate this code ... /pub/Visual Studio .NET/visual_studio_net_a_few_of_the_tools_and_technologies info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Visual Studio .NET/visual_studio_net_a_few_of_the_tools_and_technologies If you are interested in using java tutorials to educate yourself from home, you are probably interested in learning how to tell the difference between valuable resource materials, and those which are outdated or incorrect.  Learning to evaluate the quality of available tutorials is both an art and a science, and is ... /pub/Java Tutorial/java_tutorials_educating_yourself_in_programming info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Java Tutorial/java_tutorials_educating_yourself_in_programming I will begin our blog on Java Tutorial with an incredibly important aspect of java development:  memory management.  The importance of this topic should not be minimized as an application's performance and footprint size are at stake. From the outset, the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) manages memory via a mechanism known as Garbage Collection (GC).  The Garbage ... /pub/Java Tutorial/Java_Memory_Managment info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Java Tutorial/Java_Memory_Managment There has been and continues to be a plethora of observational studies by different researchers in the publishing industry focused on how e-books have affected hard-copy book sales. Evidence from these studies has indicated that there is a significant and monumental shift away from hard-copy books to e-books.[1]These findings precipitate fears ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/E_books_vs_Hard_Copies info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/E_books_vs_Hard_Copies One of the most significant developments of mankind has been the art of writing. The earliest type of writing was in the form of graffiti and paintings on rocks and walls of caves. The first people who engaged in writing are reported to have been Sumerians and the Egyptians around 3500-3200 BC.[i] Early writing of this type was in the form of ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Is_Original_Content_Dying_in_Literary_Work info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Is_Original_Content_Dying_in_Literary_Work Although reports made in May 2010 indicate that Android had outsold Apple iPhones, more recent and current reports of the 2nd quarter of 2011 made by National Purchase Diary (NPD) on Mobile Phone Track service, which listed the top five selling smartphones in the United States for the months of April-June of 2011, indicate that Apple's iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS outsold other ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Android_Phones_Vs_Apple_iPhones info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Android_Phones_Vs_Apple_iPhones When you think about the black market, I’m sure the majority of you will think of prohibition days.  When alcohol was made illegal, it did two things: It made the bad guys more money, and it put the average joe in a dangerous position while trying to acquire it.  Bring in the 21stcentury. Sure, there still is a black market… but come on, who is afraid of ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/The_Gaming_Black_Market info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/The_Gaming_Black_Market I remember the day like it was yesterday. Pac Man had finally arrived on the Atari 2600.  It was a clear and sunny day, but it was slightly brisk. My dad drove us down to the video store about three miles from our Michigan house. If I remember correctly, the price for the game was $24.99.  It was quite expensive for the day, probably equaling a $70 game in today’s market, ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/The_Money_of_the_Gaming_Industry info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/The_Money_of_the_Gaming_Industry Is it possible for anyone to give Microsoft a fair trial? The first half of 2012 is in the history books. Yet the firm still cannot seem to shake the public opinion as The Evil Empire that produces crap code. I am in a unique position. I joined the orbit of Microsoft in 1973 after the Army decided it didn't need photographers flying around in helicopters in Vietnam anymore. I ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/It_Is_Time_to_Give_Microsoft_a_Fair_Trial info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/It_Is_Time_to_Give_Microsoft_a_Fair_Trial The iconic software company that is based in King County Washington has been getting almost universally slammed from it's recent Los Angeles press announcement about its entry into the hardware business with the convertible laptop/tablet known as Surface. Certainly I can see the point that it is now competing with its hardware vendors/partners. Intel has done a good job in ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Is_Microsoft_Getting_Hard info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Is_Microsoft_Getting_Hard Evolving technologies become fun due to the immense advantages and features they bring with them. Fighting change though is human and while we may initially resist such changes, it is always better to accept them to our advantage. Switching to HTML 5 is one such change we need to be ready for and there are at least 8 reasons why we should be doing so which are explained later in ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/8_Reasons_Why_You_Should_Get_Ready_For_HTML5 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/8_Reasons_Why_You_Should_Get_Ready_For_HTML5 It is rather unfortunate that in the ever changing and rapidly improving world of technology, we hardly remember the geniuses who through their inventions laid the foundation for many of the conveniences and features we now enjoy in our favorite communication devices. This article is a tribute to the ten people who made these discoveries and an attempt to bring their achievements ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/10_Geniuses_In_The_IT_World info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/10_Geniuses_In_The_IT_World In May 2012 Google Chrome hit a milestone. It kicked Microsoft's Internet Explorer into excess phone oh that oh that second place as the most used browser on planet Earth. With Microsoft being in second place, it makes a dark hole for Firefox coming in at number three. Google likes ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Why_Are_More_People_Using_Chrome_Than_Any_Other_Browser info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Why_Are_More_People_Using_Chrome_Than_Any_Other_Browser Straight up and full disclosure. I'm prejudiced. As a research assignment, the heading is a joke. I'll give you the answer in two words, and then tell you why. How does HTML 5 compare with flash? Answer: it doesn't. Lest you think I dislike Adobe' ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/html5compareflash info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/html5compareflash The short answer is, yes and no. It depends upon who you are. The purpose of this entry is to help you determine, yes or no. Full disclosure. This entry is created on a Mac mini. And doing so on Windows 8 (Release Preview). If you are a developer, in my humble opinion you need to test ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/appleworthit info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/appleworthit Attempting to create an intelligent entry about Linux for such a wide ranging audience is a bit like trying to compare a presentation on quantum mechanics for physicists while being readable by somebody with a junior high school education. If you are a *NIX expert, then I suggest you keep ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/linuxdifferences info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/linuxdifferences When asked for my pearls of wisdom on this topic, I was tempted to respond with the excuse: "Sorry, can't comment. My asbestos underwear is out for dry-cleaning." It seems both the emotions and mis-information surrounding HTML 5 run high. And some ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/html5advantages info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/html5advantages Sage wisdom states that there are two sides to every coin. This timeless wisdom will be borne out in spades with Windows 8/RT. Let's get into the dark side first. If your users are veterans of Windows it is safe bet they are going to take one look at Windows 8 and ... /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Windows8 info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Articles from Software Fans/Windows8 Structure Rule Language To aid in the ease of rule authoring, Blaze Software, now Fair Isaac, created the proprietary Structure Rule Language (SRL), an object-oriented programming language designed to enable those with little or no background in software development to pen rules. Although the capabilities of this language are far too extensive to detail in this article, we can ... /pub/Enterprise Rule Applications/srl info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Enterprise Rule Applications/srl The mainstay of a corporation is the data that it possesses. By data, I mean its customer base, information about the use of its products, employee roles and responsibilities, the development and maintenance of its product lines, ... /pub/Enterprise Rule Applications/datadictionary info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Enterprise Rule Applications/datadictionary A business rule is the basic unit of rule processing in a Business Rule Management System (BRMS) and, as such, requires a fundamental understanding. Rules consist of a set of actions and a set of conditions whereby actions are the consequences of each condition statement being satisfied or true. With rare exception, conditions test the property values of objects taken from an object model ... /pub/Enterprise Rule Applications/tbr info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Enterprise Rule Applications/tbr   I suspect that many of you are familiar with the term "hard coding a value" whereby the age of an individual or their location is written into the condition (or action) of a business rule (in this case) as shown below: if customer.age > 21 and customer.city == 'denver' ... /pub/Enterprise Rule Applications/brms info@hartmannsoftware.com (Hartmann Software Group) /pub/Enterprise Rule Applications/brms