Articles by Jeff Cogswell
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Important Languages You've Never Heard Of
If you’re a programmer, you’re knowledgeable about “big” languages such as Java and C++. But what about those little-known languages you only hear about occasionally? Which ones are valuable to know? Erlang Whe… -
When Coding, Think 'Security Always'
When should you begin layering security into that software you’re building? The answer is always “immediately.” Whatever you’re programming—whether a piece of enterprise database software or a fun little app fo… -
Tips for Acing Your Coding Test
You need to learn the rules before you break them, as the old saying goes. That’s doubly true in programming, where not internalizing the basics can result in you building buggy, broken software. When you’re ap… -
Modern Libraries Mean a Revitalized C++
Developers have relied on C++ for years as a workhorse language, even as many of them graduated to PHP and Perl for building Web applications and other platforms. While C++ never truly went away, it’s enjoyed s… -
Is MongoDB Really Superior to MySQL?
When MongoDB came out six years ago, the NoSQL fad was in full swing. Rather than rely on a table-based relational database structure, MongoDB utilizes BSON, or “Binary JSON,” which many users found attractive;… -
jQuery for Beginners
Over the past few years, jQuery has grown into an important element of JavaScript and web development. Although some people argue that this cross-platform JavaScript library is rapidly outliving its usefulness,… -
What to Know for Intermediate C++
C++ is not an easy language to master. Many people are able to land C++ jobs without being a C++ guru. However, the more you know, the better your chances of landing that job and being happy in it. If you've le… -
Learning Enough Python to Land a Job
If you want a job programming in Python, prepare to do a lot of work beforehand. The language is easy to pick up, but you need to do more than just learn the basics; to get a job, you need to have a strong unde… -
JavaScript You Need to Know for a Job
JavaScript is a programming language that’s easy to pick up, but extremely difficult to master. Even some of its beginner-level functions are decidedly not beginner-friendly. When you land your first JavaScript… -
How Much C++ Do You Need to Know for a Job?
How much C++ do you need to know to land your first job? Yes, there’s always more to learn, whether you’re a beginner or a professional with 20 years in the programming business. There’s no magical point at whi…