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What is writing code? How and where do you learn?

What is writing code? How and where do you learn?

We can affirm that in our daily lives we carry out a series of fixed and almost unconscious actions that can be written schematically. Suppose, for example, starting our day in the morning: I wake up at the time set by the alarm. I proceed to clean myself. I dress up. Breakfast. I start my […] … learn more→

I created a ‘cosy game’ – and learned how they can change players’ lives

I created a ‘cosy game’ – and learned how they can change players’ lives

The COVID pandemic transformed our lives in ways many of us are still experiencing, four years later. One of these changes was the significant uptake in gaming as a hobby, chief among them being “cosy games” like Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020). Players sought comfort in these wholesome virtual worlds, many of which allowed them to socialise […] … learn more→

Africa needs China for its digital development – but at what price?

Africa needs China for its digital development – but at what price?

Digital technologies have many potential benefits for people in African countries. They can support the delivery of healthcare services, promote access to education and lifelong learning, and enhance financial inclusion. But there are obstacles to realising these benefits. The backbone infrastructure needed to connect communities is missing in places. Technology and finance are lacking too. […] … learn more→