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Computer programmers write, test and implement code necessary to make certain functions happen on a computer. In this section, learn about programs like Perl and Java or how relational databases and algorithms work.
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How Bits and Bytes Work
Bytes and bits are the starting point of the computer world. Find out about the Base-2 system, 8-bit bytes, the ASCII character set, byte prefixes and binary math.
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How Boolean Logic Works
Boolean logic is the key to many of a computer's most mysterious and human-like functions, from playing chess to balancing a checkbook. How do "AND," "NOT" and "OR" make such amazing things possible?
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How C Programming Works
A computer program is the key to the digital city: If you know the language you can get a computer to do almost anything you want. Learn how to write computer programs in C.
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How CGI Scripting Works
CGI, or common gateway interface, allows Web servers to store dynamic Web pages that can change and update rather than remain a fixed page. This article explains the process, plus shows you how to write your own scripts.
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How does JavaScript work and how can I build simple calculators with it?
Basically, JavaScript is what is called a Client-side Scripting Language. That means that it is a computer programming language that runs inside an Internet browser. Of course, there's more to it than that ...
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How Java Works
Whether you're a seasoned computer user or are just beginning to experiment, this step-by-step guide will get you started with Java. Begin with this basic tutorial, and then move on to more advanced skills.
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How Perl Works
Perl is easy to use once you know the basics. It can be used to create DOS batch files, C shell scripts, CGI scripts for Web pages and more. Get a great introduction to this versatile programming language.
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Tech Talk: Java Quiz
Java is a widely-used programming language that's relatively easy to use. Are you a programming guru or a novice? Take our quiz to find out.
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What are microformats?
Sometimes it's the little things that make big differences. Enter microformats, a small touch that might make browsing the Web a little simpler.
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What are relational databases?
The relational database was born in 1970 when E.F. Codd, a researcher at IBM, wrote a paper outlining the process. At the time, databases were "flat," and stored as one long text file. Learn how the relational database changed the way we work.
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What is a computer algorithm?
When you use programming to tell a computer what to do, you also get to choose how it's going to do it. That's where computer algorithms come in. The algorithm is the basic technique used to get the job done.
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