Programming stories - Page 2
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GitHub tallies most popular programming languages in 2018
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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JavaScript is still a winner when it comes to programming languages but Kotlin, HCL, TypeScript and PowerShell are quickly climbing the ranks.
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Become a Star Wars droid engineer with littleBits
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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robots
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programming
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star wars
Embark on a cosmic adventure with littleBits' Droid Inventor Kit, igniting young minds to craft their very own Star Wars droids.
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Robots can be programmed in the playground with Swift
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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personal computing devices
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coding
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digital literacy
Children to code robots and drones with Apple's Swift Playgrounds, transforming the way programming is taught in schools.
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Kiwis keen on ICT industry with top hires in tech sector
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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seek
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SEEK's Employment Report reveals top job opportunities in New Zealand with ICT roles offering an average salary of $92,700.
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Why network managers must embrace automation, not fear it
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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data analytics
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
As digital demand surges, network managers must shift from fear to embrace automation, ensuring agility and a competitive edge.
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New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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edutech
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developers
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google
Google's new APAC HQ opens in Singapore, marking growth and aiming to boost regional tech careers and innovation.
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Vodafone Foundation awards three new tech grants to help Kiwi youth
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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cyberbullying
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programming
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vodafone
The Vodafone Foundation will fund three technology development grants to Zeal, Gamelabs and Sticks'n'Stones in order to help NZ youth.
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Students and teachers offered free coding workshop
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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technology in schools
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coding
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programming
Lower Hutt students and teachers are being invited to attend a free workshop to learn about coding and computer programming this school holidays.
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UFB expo to teach kids programming
Tue, 12th May 2015
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telco
Local fibre company Ultrafast Fibre Limited is hosting a three-day expo in Whanganui to teach children how to create online games.
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Kiwis have golden opportunity to hook into multicore computing’s promise
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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digital entertainment
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The newness of many computer cores on one chip, known as multicore, is an IT opportunity for New Zealand says Nicolas Erdody.
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Marlborough schools to get slice of Pi
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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schools
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nmit
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cloud services
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.
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NZ medal haul at computer programming competition
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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devops
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martech
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apm
New Zealand's young programmers shined at the International Olympiad of Informatics, winning two bronze medals in Brisbane amid intense competition.
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Wanted: IT bright sparks
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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awards
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bright sparks
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software
Students with a talent for IT, electronics or engineering are being sought for the 2013 Bright Sparks competition.
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Web TV with a Nyer Ziln Accent
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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telstraclear
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movies
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nz
Ziln TV, a new Internet TV service from New Zealand, offers free streaming of local and international content, with options to purchase favourite shows.
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TVNZ boosts online content
Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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uc
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Nearly all of TVNZ’s programme content for Channels One and Two is now available free through its Web sites, www.
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Let’s hear IT for the girls
Tue, 1st May 2007
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hp
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women in technology
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microsoft
Auckland Girls’ Grammar students explore ICT careers at Go Girl – Go IT workshop, thanks to Women in Technology and Accelerating Auckland.