User Driven Modelling - Detailed Explanation - Part 2 - Research Approach by Peter Hale
This research demonstrates how a taxonomy can be used as the information source, from which it is possible to automatically produce software. This technique is most suitable at present to modelling, visualisation, and searching for information. The article explains the technique of User Driven... The basis of the research is the need to provide better ways for people to specify what they require from computer software using techniques that they understand, instead of needing to take the intermediate steps of either learning a computer language(s) or explaining their requirements to a...

A Computer and Internet Glossary by James Calvin
When you use computers and the Internet in your business, it's all too easy to start feeling like you're drowning in a sea of nonsense. Computer-related things tend to have a language all their own, and while you don't need to know all of it, there are many confusing words and phrases that... Microsoft Word is software, for example, as is Apache (the most popular web server software). ... A common language for writing 'scripts' on websites, which are small programs that make the site more interactive.

Translation And Pipelining Applied To End-User Programming by Peter Hale
This research involves using Semantic Web technologies to enable end user programming. This technology is applicable to any problem that involves user interaction, so can be applied in industries and home use for any task or subject area. The work involves allowing non-programmers to model... Further transformations can be performed into any programming language or open standard information representation language, and this can be displayed on the web. ... A major theme of the research is that of prototyping solutions to the problems raised, using web and other software technologies.

User Driven Modelling - Background Information by Peter Hale
Explanation of the Problem to be Addressed Research Aim This research arises out of work to create systems to facilitate management of design and cost related knowledge within those organisations, with the aim of using this knowledge to reduce the costs of manufacturing products. ... Why a different approach is needed User involvement is important in the development of software but a domain expert does not necessarily possess expertise in software development, and a software developer cannot have expertise in every domain to which software might apply.

Flash 101 – The Basics by Maxine Winters
Have you ever been to a web site that asks you to download Macromedia Flash? Have you ever seen a Flash button on a web site that had a lot of animation and seemed very hi-tech? If so, you may have wondered what exactly Flash is. Flash is not a new technology, but it is still used in many... However, some find the programming language too difficult. ... Flash programming is very easy in comparison to other types of programming, so more inexperienced persons can make interesting animations with Flash.

User Driven Modelling - Research Approach by Peter Hale
The intention for this research is to enable non-programmers to create software from a user interface that allows them to model a particular problem or scenario. This involves a user entering information visually in the form of a tree diagram. The aim is to develop ways of automatically... The basis of the research is the need to provide better ways for people to specify what they require from computer software using techniques that they understand, instead of needing to take the intermediate steps of either learning a computer language(s) or explaining their requirements to a software...

Is Software Hard? by Tim Bryce
"Systems are logical, programming is physical." - Bryce's Law For something that is supposed to be "soft", software exhibits some pretty "hard" characteristics. The original premise behind the COBOL programming language was to devise a language that could be easily ported to several computers. ... Because of our experience in converting software, we became well versed in the nuances of the various compilers and devised a Repository (we called it a "filter program" at the time) which maintained the rules of the various compilers.

Game Design Software For Aspiring Video Game Designers by Hitoshi Jones
If you have a passion for video games and you already know you want a future job in the game design industry, right now is the best time to start developing your skills and getting some experience. If you're not yet in a position to take college level courses in programming or design, one of the... Since it allows you to develop games using the C++ programming language, it is an an excellent design software title to start with. ... Cube - First Person Shooter Game Design Software If you're not quite up to programming in C++ yet, but still want to get a feel for game design, you should...

In Depth Software Development Strategies, Tip 1: Commenting by Graham McCarthy
I've spent the past couple of days learning a new computer language, PHP. I'm currently in the process of developing an online management system, and after a careful anaylsis PHP seemed to be the right language to develop with. So I have been going through some tutorials and looking at lots of... Comment your code: If anyone is going to be reviewing your code at any point in time, you should always leave appropriate commets to help guide them. ... Here is how I structure my commenting, lets use JAVA for this example ///////////////////////////////////////// // Title of Program...

Foreign Language Software - Learning Method Breakthrough by Jeremy Brinker
Everyone is now affected by the information age, and the extensive benefits seen through internet, cell phone, and other communication usage. Connectivity has allowed business to span the globe at an unprecidented rate. It has become increasingly easy for people to connect with one another on a... Language software ranges from $30.00 to over $700.00, and Turbo Language being priced at $49.95 provides anyone interested in bettering themselves an opportunity impossible to ignore. ... has conquered the challenges presented when teaching a new language.