Joel ElscottPython for the COBOL Developer: Libraries and Data AnalyticsWelcome back to the fifth installment of our series, Python for the COBOL Developer! In the previous parts of this series, we have covered…Jun 8, 2023Jun 8, 2023
Joel Elscott25 Best Medium Articles of the WeekWelcome to my weekly round-up of the best Medium articles I’ve come across this week. From thought-provoking pieces on the latest trends in…Feb 7, 2023Feb 7, 2023
Joel ElscottOne Depressing Chart, Five TakeawaysIn December of 2020, a study was released by Our World in Data that illustrates the changes in social circles throughout the lifespan of…Jan 27, 20232Jan 27, 20232
Joel ElscottPython for the COBOL Developer: Object-Oriented ProgrammingObject-oriented programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm that focuses on the creation and manipulation of objects, which are instances…Jan 26, 20232Jan 26, 20232
Joel ElscottPython for the COBOL Developer: Understanding Syntax, Data Types and Basic Programming ConceptsIn the previous posts, we have covered the history of COBOL and Python, setting up a development environment, and creating a basic “Hello…Jan 25, 20231Jan 25, 20231
Joel Elscott10 Dad Jokes, from a DadHello World! I’m new here, and since I scored a B+ in my High School composition class, I figured I’d be the perfect candidate to try my…Jan 25, 20233Jan 25, 20233
Joel ElscottChatGPT Passes MBA Exam: A Game Changer for Business Education?Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves in various industries, and now it’s making its mark in the field of education. A recent…Jan 24, 20231Jan 24, 20231
Joel ElscottPython for the COBOL Developer: Setting up your Development Environment and Your First Python…In the previous post, we took a look at the history of COBOL and Python, and the primary uses of each language. In this post, we will guide…Jan 23, 20231Jan 23, 20231
Joel ElscottFrom COBOL to Python: A Beginner’s Guide — Part 1As a COBOL developer, you may have heard of Python and wondered how it compares to your trusty programming language. In this series of…Jan 22, 20233Jan 22, 20233