by Andy | Aug 27, 2025 | all, Career
The changes in the job market are undoubtedly attributable to economic conditions. But the use of artificial intelligence also has an impact. New skills are needed as we approach 2026. There are examples of job elimination in many industries, with reductions of 20% or...
by Andy | Aug 30, 2025 | Career, all
In part 1 of How Artificial Intelligence will Change the Job Market,, we saw how technology has evolved and grown to the point where it is pervasive. In part 2, we consider whether artificial intelligence is the next major transformative technology or if, like some... by Andy | Aug 30, 2025 | all, Career, Python
Your chance to learn about what artificial intelligence is, why we would use it, and to see it in action. Part podcast, part visual demonstration, this YouTube video provides all the background information you need. Discover how AI is transforming industries and...
by Andy | Aug 30, 2025 | Career, all
Artificial intelligence is already bringing sweeping changes to many organizations. But is this a “flash in the pan”, a cool new trend that will vanish into obscurity? Or could a fundamental change be on the way that affects every one of us? And how will this affect...
by Andy | Aug 27, 2025 | Career, all
Does your recent experience suggest that the job market in 2025 and 2026 has undergone significant changes? If so, you are not alone. You may have been submitting resumes to 100s of employers with only one or two interviews. You have tried different resumes, including...
by Andy | Aug 17, 2025 | Database, all
Nothing is better documented and understood in the field of information systems than the design of a relational databases. But sadly, too many databases have been designed or have evolved without following the correct approach. It is challenging to design a normalized...
by Andy | Aug 16, 2025 | ProCrumbs
Own success To be a successful professional in the late 2020s you need a different skillset. Learn how to facilitate. Learn analysis. And become comfortable using artificial intelligence... by Andy | Aug 9, 2025 | Python, all
Python installations on Windows can be problematic. The version of Python supplied by Microsoft from the Windows Store (I think that’s what it’s called) is to be avoided. The version from python.org is fine, but the default installation options create problems...
by Andy | Jul 12, 2025 | Python, all, Career, Tuition
As anyone who has tried to learn any programming language knows, there is more to learning than just the language. And if you want to enhance or change your career, there is much, much more to consider if you want to maximize the chances of success. It starts with...
by Andy | Jul 5, 2025 | Python, all
When programming in Python, you sometimes need to access a path off your project root from deep in another directory hierarchy. Here is an effortless way to do it that always works: import sys print(sys.path[1]) This way, you can use relative paths from...
