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PHP - A Widely-Used Scripting Language

Typified as interpreted script language, PHP – a recursive acronym for Hypertext Preprocessor – is a widely used general purpose scripting or programming language. Hypertext Preprocessor is suited for web development in particular as it can be embedded into HTML. It is open source software, which means it is free of cost, and it can be downloaded and used without any charge from its official website. Although, it is available free of charge as the software is released under the Hypertext Preprocessor License, it is not compatible with the GNU General Public License (GPL) as there are limits on the usage of the expression PHP. It was designed particularly for server side programming and as a result the tasks that you will be doing again and again in the route of your website programming will be taking great advantage of the specialized library that the language has. As mentioned in the first paragraph, the scripting language allows mixing layout with programming as it has the...

Top 3 Differences Between Audit Command Language and SQL for Data Analytics

Data analytics, as a professional skill has come about in so much demand in the last 8-9 years as a result of the capabilities of companies all over the world being able to capture the customers data relating to how to purchase or how the company manages its own financials. Evolution in software development has enabled this capacity. However, there is this constant debate around whether or not the same the software tools used to create the data capturing capabilities can be used for data analytics or do we need more dedicated software tools to achieve the same. One such tool is the SQL based database software, which essentially forms the backend for any operation. It is used to perform queries to get information from data sources. Audit Command Language is another tool, which is dedicated for only data analytics projects. Let us see the major differences between these tools , to settle which approach is better. 1. Easier Interface – The first advantage of ACL over SQL based too...

Careers in Foreign Language

Speaking a foreign language is increasingly becoming important for today’s students. For students looking to study abroad, knowing an additional language is invaluable. Universities look for skills like knowledge of a foreign language that indicate that the student is ready to learn on a global platform. Further, it becomes easier to converse with peers. Foreign language courses gives you multiple advantages professionally and socially. Should you apply for a job in that country then you are at an advantage. Speaking additional languages also opens windows to that particular culture associated with the language-its people, literature, cinema and theater. Learning languages gives you the confidence of being able to connect with people and getting a job quickly. Foreign languages are becoming important value additions to those aspiring to do business, as well. With business going global, boundaries between nations have melted. Suddenly, it’s not just the MBA degree but also fl...