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With this third article, let's continue our series on learning Python, our first programming language. This article will discuss Python functions and modules and how they can help us organize and reuse our code. Functions A function in Python is a section of code that you can run several times with various input values. Functions can accept one or more arguments as input and are defined using the "def" keyword. A function's fundamental syntax is as follows: def function_name(arg1, arg2, ...):     # code to execute     return output For example, the following code defines a function named "add" that takes two arguments and returns their sum: def add(x, y):     return x + y We can call this function by passing in the required arguments like this: result = add(3, 4) print(result)   # prints 7 For some parameters, functions can also have default values, which means that if you omit the argument when invoking the funct...

Welcome to the second post in our series _Python. In this post, we will cover control structures in Python, including loops and conditionals. Control structures are a fundamental part of any programming language as they allow us to control the flow of our code. The control structures also will enable us to make decisions and repeat actions based on certain conditions. Python has several built-in control structures, including: if-elif-else statements for loops while loops If-Elif-Else Statements In Python, you use if-elif-else statements to make decisions based on certain conditions. The basic syntax, or the arrangement of words, of an if-elif-else statement is as follows: if condition: # code to execute if the condition is True elif condition: # code to execute if the condition is True else: # code to execute if neither condition is True For example, the following code checks if a variable "x" is greater than zero, and if so, prints "x is positive": x = 5 if x >...

Welcome to the first post in our series - Python. In this post, we will cover the basics of Python, including data types and variables. Python is a high-level programming language known for its simplicity and readability. One of the key features of Python is its use of indentation to indicate code blocks rather than curly braces or keywords. This makes Python code easy to read and understand, making it an excellent language for beginners. Data Types in Python In Python, we can use several built-in data types to store and manipulate data. The most common data types are integers, floating-point numbers, and strings. Integers are whole numbers, such as 1, 2, or 3, floating-point numbers are numbers with decimal points, such as 3.14, and strings are sequences of characters, such as "coding" or "ambitions". To store these data types, we will create variables; for example, to create an integer variable named "x" and assign it the value 3, we would use the follow...

Google is a powerful tool when it comes to job searching, and by using specific search operators, you can narrow down your results to find exactly what you're looking for.  One way to do this is by using the "site:" operator, which allows you to search for job postings on specific websites. For example, if you want to find job postings for data or analyst positions on the top four job posting services, you can use the following search query: site:lever.co | site:greenhouse.io | site:jobs.ashbyhq.com | site:app.dover.io (data | analyst) "remote" "SQL" -python -bachelor after:2023-01-01 This query will search for job postings on Lever, Greenhouse, AshbyHQ, and Dover that include the keywords "data" or "analyst" and the words "SQL" and "remote," but exclude the keywords "python" and "bachelor," and only show results posted after January 1st, 2023. By using this method, you can quickly and easily ...

The University of Arizona Global Campus offers a course named Fundamentals of Information Technology & Literacy. If you are joining me on this new to tech journey, this course is a solid starting point.  Information Technology as a discipline is essentially satisfying the computer needs of a business. What this means is that workers within the IT field will typically work with existing technology. It is their objective to determine the hardware and software components that are to be used to enhance or complete business processes. Examples of this include business analysis, project management, and more. Comparably, computer science focuses in on the design and logic aspects of the components used by the IT field. This is heavy on algorithms, logic, and low-level coding. So, although, IT discipline does not typically utilize programming languages outside of basic automation tasks, the components they use to conduct their work is reliant on programming languages. When looking at...

Information security is essential to protecting personal and sensitive data from unauthorized access or disclosure. Both individuals and organizations must prioritize information security to ensure privacy, maintain trust, and comply with laws and regulations. Information security is crucial for protecting individuals' and organizations' sensitive data from unauthorized access or release. Information security helps organizations ensure privacy, maintain trust, and comply with laws and regulations. Unauthorized access through security breaches often leads to fines and lawsuits, as the organization is liable for protecting its user's data. Organizations usually handle sensitive data such as customer information, financial records, and trade secrets. If this data were to fall into the wrong hands, it could have severe consequences for the organization and its customers. For individuals, information security is essential for protecting personal information such as name, address...

Computers play a crucial role in the cellular sales industry, serving a variety of functions that help facilitate sales, manage inventory, track customer data, and more. One of the primary functions of computers in the cellular sales industry is to process sales transactions using point-of-sale systems to input customer information, process payments, and generate receipts. These systems also often include inventory management features that allow sales associates to track stock levels and restock as needed. In addition to processing sales, professionals use computers to manage customer data, including storing contact information, tracking purchase history, and maintaining service agreements and warranties records. By having this information readily available, sales associates can better assist customers with questions or issues related to their accounts and devices. Another essential function of computers in the cellular sales industry is to provide and enhance employee communication an...

The ping and traceroute commands are valuable tools for diagnosing problems with internet connectivity. Ping When processing a ping for Google.com, four packets were sent and received. The speeds ranged between 34 and 43 milliseconds (ms), averaging 37ms. All replies had the same time to live (TTL) value of 117 and were received from the IP Address associated with Google.com. Results:  Google Ping Three additional sites hosted in different regions include seek.com.au, blog.jp, and google.com.jp. Seek.com.au sent four packets, and all four timed out, resulting in a 100% loss. The same results occurred for blog.jp. Wanting to see if a more globally recognized site would generate different results, I also pinged Google.co.jp. This ping resulted in four packets sent and received, ranging in speed from 34ms and 36ms, an average roundtrip time of 35ms, and TTLs of 117. Results: Regional Ping Traceroute The next step was to run traceroutes on the previously pinged sites. Google.com result...

We will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type of application and recommend the most appropriate application for a documenting the information about your day. Application software, also known as productivity software, is a computer program that helps users perform specific tasks, such as creating documents, organizing data, or creating presentations. There are several different types of application software, each with its unique set of features and capabilities. In this paper, we will compare the functions of four common types of application software: word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications. We will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type of application and recommend the most appropriate application for a documenting the information about your day. Word processors, spreadsheets, presentations, and database applications are four common types of application software that serve different purposes and offer different advan...

To familiarize yourself with User Interface and User Experience it is of great benefit to critique an application you are familiar with. I reviewed a local business' application I frequently use for this example. The Online Liquidation Auction (OLA) application provides online bidding for new, used, and salvaged products: clothing, tools, décor, recreational, electronics, appliances, and more. The application's landing page utilizes blocks of photo wheels for each auction, with start and end dates provided beneath the photo wheel and auction name. OLA is straightforward in design and usability, displayed in Image 1. The user selects an auction to load the product lists, which provides the item number, main photo, and the option to bid, star, or set a max bid amount. The user can see the time countdown to the end of the bidding period for each item and can click on the name or image for more pictures, retail price, and condition. The auctions default to the "All Items"...

Fade Away program built within Scratch https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/771348978 To create a computer program or application, it's important to know the rules and structure of the programming language you're using. This includes knowing the syntax and logical structure. However, using a program called Scratch can make the process simpler, because it provides pre-built solutions and guides to help you.