There is a lot that goes into learning a new language. A person who takes Spanish or French for a semester or two in high school or college is not going to call themselves fluent in that language based on the amount of time they've spent on it. People say that in order to really call yourself fluent in a language, you have to go straight to the source and surround yourself in the culture of that language.

For linguists focusing on verbal languages, this most likely means traveling to a country that speaks the language you're learning. The same can be said for other language type skills such as music, or computer programming in this case.

It can be argued that JavaScript is one of the most important coding techniques in today's modern websites. If you're involved in any part of website design, construction, implementation, or maintenance, then it's almost a requirement that you have at least a basic knowledge of the topic, and it's even helpful if you're an advanced user.

There are a lot of Django hosting options out there, from shared Django hosting to dedicated servers and pre-configured VPSs. You can always find a suitable hosting option for your Django-based web application. However, even the best Django hosting won't be enough if you don't optimize your application. In this part, we are going to talk about how you can optimize Django for performance and hosting efficiency.

Even mentioning computer programming among certain segments of the artistic population can get you raised eyebrows and looks of distrust. Heaven forbid you talk about something even more specific like the idea of JavaScript! But, for those with an open mind, either from a programming or from an artistic standpoint, there are many ways that those paths can combine.

Your Java coders are responsible for the overall look and feel of your website, writing out the sequences that translate into something your average reader can use and interact with. And while a great coder can create beautiful and interesting websites, the reality is that these tech professionals aren't artists. Left to their own devices, they may choose impossible to read fonts or assemble an annoying to use sight. And while they can interpret data, they aren't trained to do extensive data visualization work.

Of all the marketing you can do for your business today, making sure you are visible online has become paramount to your success. Among the ways to do this, few are more important than search engine optimization, or SEO. While some smaller business owners might attempt to do this themselves, the reality is that search engines are always updating their algorithms and keeping up with the trends is a full-time job. If you hope to get the most out of your efforts, you really need a good SEO agency on your side. So, how do you go about finding one locally?

As you probably know, JavaScript is 'the' programming language of choice when it comes to the interactive components in most websites. It is used for a variety of web applications, and being able to employ it on your website will open up a whole range of options that are difficult (if not impossible) to achieve with just HTML and CSS alone.

In 2016, eCommerce is projected to generate $327 billion in revenue from U.S. shoppers alone, so it is no surprise that plenty of Web developers are eagerly looking into transforming their programming skills into profit. Unfortunately, managing an online store takes much more effort and skill than slapping together a website and calculating shipping costs. Fortunately, the more you already know about Web development, the easier it will be to produce a beautiful and functional online shop.

Websites come in all shapes, sizes, designs, and functionalities depending on the needs of the company, organization, or individuals behind them. Whether you run a blog, a news aggregate, or an online store, your website is the key, the gateway, and the path to a good - or lousy - visitor experience.

If you aren't getting the traffic you'd like to, or, if the traffic you are getting fails to convert with any regularity, it may have something to do with the fact that your website isn't built to ensure a positive visitor experience. From site load times that are too slow to obtrusive ads, here are six trouble spots that will ruin a visitor's experience of your website.

There's enough of a labor shortage in many tech industries that finding a job isn't all that difficult for degree-holders; but if you're really looking to beef up your resume, we're happy to report on the top tech talents which will help you land a great job in 2016.