Tag Archives: Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

Microsoft Virtual Academy

The Microsoft Virtual Academy is one of the most handy and commonly used IT online education platforms that there are, and a highly critically acclaimed one at that. Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) is a cloud-based educational platform, which hosts thousands of training courses on a multitude of topics relating to IT.

Treehouse: WordPress

WordPress is an open-source content management system. It is one of the most popular content systems online, and it powers a large number of websites. It was first released in 2003, and the latest stable version (4.3.1) was released in September, 2015. A beta release (4.4) came out in the following November. It works with […]

Treehouse: Ruby

Ruby is one of the easiest and most comfortable programming languages in existence, and it is the choice of many web developers. It is a dynamic, open-source programming language with a focus on simplicity and productivity. It has a syntax that is natural to read and easy to write. This is not uncommon for modern […]

Treehouse: Python Programming Language

Python is a widespread, general-purpose, open-source programming language used for many different purposes. Focusing on a clean syntax and ease of use, it’s great for beginners and professionals alike. Python programming language first appeared in 1991, and the latest stable release (Python 3.5.0) was made in September 2015. Python is always growing and expanding, and […]

Treehouse: PHP Development

Some programming languages are very specific, pertaining to a unique task or purpose. Others, like PHP, are for general use. PHP is the brain child of Rasmus Lerdorf, who initially created a suite of personal home page (PHP) tools for himself. He has stated that it was never his intention to create a programming language, […]

Treehouse: JavaScript

Along with HTML and CSS, JavaScript is one of the three largest content producing languages online. It is essentially a way to add interactivity to websites. It is used to create interactive effects on web pages, and is supported by all modern web browsers. Java and JavaScript have some similarities, but are not really related. […]