Speaking personally as a java developer, java is a very versatile cross-platform programming language. It is designed as a compile once, run anywhere code language, meaning it can run on any type of computer(Windows7, Linux Distros, OSX) without revision or rewriting. It is mainly found on client-server web applications. It is also one of the most popular languages today. It is also an object oriented language, developed by James Gosling and Sun Microsystems.
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An example of the text present in a program would be something similar to this:
class ThisIsAwesome {
public static void main(String[] args) {
System.out.println("This is awesome"); }
}
(Result: It prints "This is awesome")
Friday, January 13, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Friday, December 16, 2011
Bad Web Pages
Honestly, the first web page that I can think of, off the top of my head, that is a badly made website is brookline.k12.ma.us.
What were they thinking? Information feels scattered around, the top pictures provide no clue of what they represent (until you scroll over them), and the stupid size of the page. It takes a good 10 seconds on decent connections. The other gripe is how image transitions seem...very choppy due to low framerate. At least smooth it out. The biggest mistake would be to use flash, which can run absurdly slow under bad conditions. Frankly, it's still not nearly as bad as Xerox (which takes 40 seconds for it to be ready to use under many connections), and is cluttered beyond cluttered with its pointless popups that you can't close until it's done popping up!
What were they thinking? Information feels scattered around, the top pictures provide no clue of what they represent (until you scroll over them), and the stupid size of the page. It takes a good 10 seconds on decent connections. The other gripe is how image transitions seem...very choppy due to low framerate. At least smooth it out. The biggest mistake would be to use flash, which can run absurdly slow under bad conditions. Frankly, it's still not nearly as bad as Xerox (which takes 40 seconds for it to be ready to use under many connections), and is cluttered beyond cluttered with its pointless popups that you can't close until it's done popping up!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Today, we are visiting two obscure websites for two different hobbies, both found in the latter pages of Google Search, between pages 11-20.
The two websites we are examining are BananaHobby, an RC Aircrafts shopping site, and Spectrum Audio, an audiophile audio shop. The respective products are an F-22A Raptor RC aircraft and the Harman AKG Acoustics Quincy Jones Q701 headphone.
The two respective products are worth a great deal, so security is a must here. Both sites indeed use cookies to identify return shoppers. The checkout processes are also signed and verified respectively, by Yahoo! Inc/EquiFax and SecureTrust Corporation.
The two also offer PayPal, which is essentially a form of person to person payment.
Generally speaking, the two sites are relatively trustworthy despite being on the latter pages of Google Search, as both are verified secure in the checkout process and use the https:// protocol to transfer data.
When shopping online, one should always look for verification and signing from a trusted security source, multiple user reviews, and outside-of-site feedback. For example, if one is shopping for headphones, it is a very good idea to go to head-fi.org and ask for help regarding a purchase and a site there in the respective forum section. This can apply to many other hobbies as well; just don't let them talk you into anything too crazy. The AKG Q701 I have listed is rather difficult to drive properly to the point where listening is enjoyable.
If still curious, here are the websites urls/product pages.
http://www.spectrumaudio.com/akg-q701.html
http://www.bananahobby.com/2131.html
Oh and for anyone who wishes to dispute that Beats are better...A studio monitor is supposed to have as flat a frequency response as possible. Beats are precisely the opposite with overpowering bass and piercing treble, while Q701's fit the bill quite well with balanced and non-piercing treble, controlled bass, and balanced mids. Just a bit of knowledge I've picked up over time.
That is all for today. Goodbye.
The two websites we are examining are BananaHobby, an RC Aircrafts shopping site, and Spectrum Audio, an audiophile audio shop. The respective products are an F-22A Raptor RC aircraft and the Harman AKG Acoustics Quincy Jones Q701 headphone.
The two respective products are worth a great deal, so security is a must here. Both sites indeed use cookies to identify return shoppers. The checkout processes are also signed and verified respectively, by Yahoo! Inc/EquiFax and SecureTrust Corporation.
The two also offer PayPal, which is essentially a form of person to person payment.
Generally speaking, the two sites are relatively trustworthy despite being on the latter pages of Google Search, as both are verified secure in the checkout process and use the https:// protocol to transfer data.
When shopping online, one should always look for verification and signing from a trusted security source, multiple user reviews, and outside-of-site feedback. For example, if one is shopping for headphones, it is a very good idea to go to head-fi.org and ask for help regarding a purchase and a site there in the respective forum section. This can apply to many other hobbies as well; just don't let them talk you into anything too crazy. The AKG Q701 I have listed is rather difficult to drive properly to the point where listening is enjoyable.
If still curious, here are the websites urls/product pages.
http://www.spectrumaudio.com/akg-q701.html
http://www.bananahobby.com/2131.html
Oh and for anyone who wishes to dispute that Beats are better...A studio monitor is supposed to have as flat a frequency response as possible. Beats are precisely the opposite with overpowering bass and piercing treble, while Q701's fit the bill quite well with balanced and non-piercing treble, controlled bass, and balanced mids. Just a bit of knowledge I've picked up over time.
That is all for today. Goodbye.
Off shelf- vs custom built computer
Off shelf advantages
Relatively cheap
All in one package
No assembly required
Warranty intact
"Boot and it works"
Disadvantages
Integrated Sound
Integrated video
Integrated parts, if they break, computer is screwed
Non-replaceable components
Custom Built?
Cheaper!
Custom selected components
More bang for the buck in terms of raw power
Open Source OS
Fully custom tweaked to your preferences
Disadvantages?
No warranty (you must fix it if something goes wrong)
Potential for fake parts during purchase
Chance of hardware failure increases with user idiocy (where applicable)
Open Source OS (unfamiliar work environment)
Different software set (basic tools, word processors, etc)
Off shelf advantages
Relatively cheap
All in one package
No assembly required
Warranty intact
"Boot and it works"
Disadvantages
Integrated Sound
Integrated video
Integrated parts, if they break, computer is screwed
Non-replaceable components
Custom Built?
Cheaper!
Custom selected components
More bang for the buck in terms of raw power
Open Source OS
Fully custom tweaked to your preferences
Disadvantages?
No warranty (you must fix it if something goes wrong)
Potential for fake parts during purchase
Chance of hardware failure increases with user idiocy (where applicable)
Open Source OS (unfamiliar work environment)
Different software set (basic tools, word processors, etc)
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