Charles Severance (a.k.a. Dr. Chuck) is a Clinical Professor at the University of Michigan School of Information, where he teaches various technology-oriented courses including programming, database design, and Web development. Chuck has written a number of books including Using Google App Engine, and Python for Everybody. His research field is in the building of learning management systems such as Sakai, Moodle, Blackboard, ANGEL, and others. He was the chief architect for the Sakai Project, a learning management system used at about 300 schools worldwide and wrote the book Sakai: Free as in Freedom, that describes his experiences as one of the leaders of the project. In the mid-1990s he was the host of Internet: TCI, a national television talk show about the Internet that ran for several years on the TCI cable system. He was long-time a columnist for the IEEE Computer Magazine writing a monthly column called "Computing Conversations" that features video interviews with famous technology leaders and innovators.
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Sumérgete en el mundo de las estructuras de datos con nuestro curso de Python. Aprenderás desde listas hasta diccionarios y procedimientos, todo lo necesario para manejar datos eficientemente en Python 3. Este curso te guiará a través de los conceptos clave presentados en 'Python para todos', capítulos 6-10.
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Este curso introductorio te guiará a través del uso de bases de datos con Python, centrándose en el lenguaje SQL y la biblioteca SQLite3. Aprenderás a diseñar y consultar eficientemente tus propias bases de datos, así como a visualizar los resultados de manera efectiva utilizando D3.js.
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Dive into the world of C programming with our expert-led online course. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your existing knowledge, this course will equip you with a strong foundation in C syntax, types, operators, expressions, recursive functions, and the critical role of the C preprocessor for achieving software portability.
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Discover the power of Data Structures in C to enhance your programming capabilities. This course will guide you through dynamic memory allocation, pointers, and structures, equipping you with essential tools to manage complex data efficiently. Perfect for beginners and advanced programmers alike.
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Discover the core principles of object-oriented programming as you explore the powerful C language. Learn to construct robust libraries featuring high-level data structures such as strings, lists, and dictionaries. Gain insights into optimizing your code by managing memory allocation and de-allocation effectively.
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