Programming Definition and 1000 Threads

Hello, I'm currently working as an actuary, but I am considering switching to a computer career of sorts. Let me preface first by saying that I do not intend to belittle or pigeonhole such a career by the way I speak about. For instance, it's kind of annoying when people talk of actuaries in...

Hello, I am an undergrad doing Computer Science BSc, but that's all irrelevant. I started learning to program when I was about 12 and I've become very proficient in PHP, Perl, Python and C# and I have really good knowledge of C++, C, Java (and I'm a quick learner). I have done a lot of...

Homework Statement Write a program for a simple guessing game. The program should first prompt the user for a number between 1 and 100. After each guess the program should inform the user whether the guess was too high or too low. When the user picks the correct number, inform them and let them...

Hi All. I am new here and I faced some issues in formulating the objective functions and constraints for the following scenario. Could any kind souls assist in giving me some advices on how I can proceed to do so? Company Y is producing two different cookies; S cookies and E cookies. The...

Homework Statement #include <stdio.h> #include <stdlib.h> #include <math.h> int main() { int i,j,k,n; float A[3][3]={{3,0,6},{4,1,3},{6,3,0}}; float U1[3][4]={{3,0,6,0},{4,1,3,0},{6,3,0,0}}; float U2[3][4]={{3,0,6,0},{4,1,3,0},{6,3,0,0}}; float...

I just want to know what are the possible courses that one should take to have a background that you need to be able to work in the gaming industry?

Hi All, I am probably opening a can of worms here, but I am interested in everyone's thoughts on this. Forgive the simplified question, but I think you all will know what I am asking. What programming language should I really get involved into increase my marketability as an employee? I have...

Homework Statement make a gaussian elimination in C the one we used on matrix to find x1 x2 and x3 if the matrix is 3x3 Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution #include <stdio.h> #include <stdlib.h> #include <math.h> int main() { int i,j,k,n; float...

Physics Forums now supports GeSHi syntax highlighting for nearly 200 programming languages. Simply hit the </> button on the editor. Select the code option, use general code, type in your code. Then in the first bbcode tag put in the language you want to use. For example: use strict; # Read...

We are asked to make a program to prompt the user to choose between calculating the perimeter of a circle or triangle. We are supposed to use at least 5 methods. I believe I have created the appropriate methods but my real problem is with method calling.Homework Equationsimport java.util.*...

Hello, What is the meaning of term "Framework" (Programming Environment). I've usually keep hearing this term, But didn't understand the meaning. Suppose we we say .NET Framework, then what actually does it refers.

Hello all! I'm trying to program a projectile motion question and I'm having some trouble with the physics that's involved. The program allows you to input the starting height, initial velocity, launch angle and the distance to a wall (also a window on the wall, but that isn't important for...

I'm going straight to the point- I'm lazy and have poor self discipline. I'm trying to fix it but it's taking its time (right now I'm trying to make myself study regularly). I've always been interested in programming, but I've never had the discipline to self-learn the subject. I tinkered with...

Hi everyone (Wave) In this project, given three sides from users, the area of a triangle is required to be printed out. If the three sides do not form a valid triangle, an error message should be displayed. Google for the formula and call math functions to calculate the area. Check the attached...

Hey! I would like to program my key on the keyboard to do a specific task. In my case, I would like it to do following: I select a bit of text then I press the button (or combination of buttons) and the system adds ## around the text I have selected. OS - Windows 8 Anyone that...

Hello computer science people, riddle me this... you have three black boxes and three red boxes. You want to connect each black box with the three red boxes without making the lines interact with each other. can you do it ? or is it unsolvable ? Like this :

I'm creating a alternate history/soft sci-fi novel with a company that developed and tested MONIAC Computers for the military before programming for profit in the 1960's. I'm looking to determine a fictional development timeline as well as a way to figure out the commercial use and profitability...

The Function To Be Programmed \sigma_m=\frac{4(n_r^2 -1)J_m(n_r k R)}{\pi^2kD_m^+(kR)D_m^-(kR)} where D_m(z)=n_rJ'_m(n_rz)H_m(z)-J_m(n_rz)H'_m(z). The '+'/'-' superscripts indicate the limits as z approaches the branch cut, which lies along the negative imaginary half axis, from the positive...

So I'm currently developing a simple iOS Application, written in Objective-C, and I recently came across this problem. the first problem says "Expected identifier or '( '" The second problem says "Missing '@end'" even though '@end' is clearly there. Any help would be great.

Hey guys! I need a little help in continuing my research i did this summer. So a little background information: This summer i conducted research at a REU where i focused on optimizing the power output of a wind farm by modeling wind turbine locations within a constrained space. I wrote a...

Hello, I have been one of the founders of a new after school tech club (god I wish there was a physics club), and have been told by the advising teacher that they would like it if I taught some programming language as part of the program. I'm choosing Python of course. The main trouble...

I'm not sure if I came to the right place/forum to ask this question, but I have a programming assignment and I need help on one of the question. It's part of the Peking University's online judge questions. It shouldn't be hard for people who understand it. Link: http://poj.org/problem?id=1005...

C++ is good for writing games Objective C is good for IOS app Java is good for Android app. Any other examples of programming languages?

What does object based programming mean?how does it localises the implementation details ,i tried to read it from book but i dint got it.

hi guys, so I'm trying to save data onto my EEPROM, the problem is it works for a while of data, but not all of it. I'm not sure if its a problem with reading though, or the writing part. Essentially I'm writing an integer value into the EEPROM to obtain later, although I expect to have quite a...

Hello everybody! I'm looking for some good software or programming language suitable for creating some sort of animations aimed to didactic exposure of scientific topics. What I want to do is an application that allows to interactively follow the evolution of a star's internal structure...

I have plenty of experience of other systems, from right back to Calcomp pen plotters and the first graphics terminals up to OpenGL, but I haven't done any graphics programming for a few years and I've never programmed graphics on Windows before. So the question is, what libraries...

Linear Programming - satisfaction of only at least one constraint Hi Is there a form of relaxation/modification of an LP of the form \text{min }\;\;f^\mathsf{T}x\\\mathbf{A}x\leq b such that if only anyone of the constraints is satisfied, then the solution ##x## is regarded as feasible...

Hi folks, To begin with, I have no past programming experience and have just begun to teach myself programming in FORTRAN 95 and I've hit a wall. I'd be very grateful for any assistance here. I have around 150 text files with three columns of data (I have attached one as an example, and...

I used to program in Microsoft Quickbasic before MS abandoned it. I wasn't too advanced - my best program was a variant on Minesweeper. That was ages ago, but I'd like to get back into programing. Now Apple has this Swift programing language. Is swift a good choice for me?

Context: Question: Code I have thusfar: #include <stdio.h> #include <stdlib.h> #include <time.h> #include <string.h> #define MAX_STAT enum { STR, DEX, INT, CON, WIS, CHA, LEVEL, MAX_STAT }; struct Character { int level; int class; int HP...

I am not taking any courses this summer and was wondering what computer programming would be ideal to learn for someone focusing on a particle astrophysics major?

The following function acos() does not accept any variables. I have included the math.h header. For example i = 1; acos(i/2); // This should be equal to 60

Homework Statement A manager of an automobile dealership must decide how many cars to order for the new model year in order to maximize his profit. There are two types of cars: midsize cars and compact cars. The selling price and costs are listed in the following table: Car type -- Selling...

I have decided to start with Visual Basic. C++ and C looks scary. What should I do first? Download the visual basic? I found Visual studio,I think this is better,is it? Is there any stand-alone version of visual studio? My powerful computer can't access internet. What should I do if I...

Hi All, Greetings..! I am a master student in nanoelectronics from India. I wish to know how to generate nanostructures (for example as shown in figure attached) using programming (C/Python). Are there any algorithms or literature that discuss how some random structure of...

Hi, I want to make a script which will give message to a user as soon as we replace geometry in ansys workbench. Message will be about the material, A popup window will show default material is structural steel please assign appropriate material to all components. Will it be possible with...

Hey guys, I am graduating in about a month or so. I have applied to only a few graduate schools due to financial problems, but i was just rejected from my first school earlier this week. I am starting to worry that i won't get into graduate school this year.. I have some subsidized loans out...

I have a problem at work I'm trying to solve and I can't figure out a good way to do it, hoping someone might be able to help. I have put the relevant info in the below pastebin. Basically I want to distribute some amount of S into two bins, one of which is split into smaller bins, in such a way...

Hello everyone, I am stuck on the problem given below. I am know how to set this problem algebraically but I am having a hard time setting up this problem in excel. This is the problem: I would really appreciate if you guys help me. Thank you! :D

I am looking for recommendations of books that teach physics, with an emphasis on solving real-world problems with code. I find I can only really fully grasp a concept if I can actually program it and visualize it in MATLAB, change variables and see what effect that has on the results...

...so am I screwed in getting a job? For my programming, I learned Python and C++ very well (they're fun). I loved probability. I'm one semester away from finishing. My Math GPA was a bit over 3, but my overall GPA stinks (around 2.6...I hated humanities and I started as a sociology...

Completely new to this and having some trouble with the following code... I'm trying to run this code in Crimson editor: import java.awt.*; import javax.swing.JApplet; public class Snowman extends JApplet { public void paint (Graphics g) { final int MID = 150; final...

I'm looking for a good microcontroller which is compatible with Internet of Things and relatively easy to program. Preferably has development resources for IoT readily available. Someone recommend me a suitable product? I am looking to start tinkering with IoT

What is the most commonly used programming language for microcontrollers? I have done programming in machine code and it is a pain. I will get better at it if I have to, but would rather use a high level language like C. I hear C is much easier to write programs with than machine code...

I've decided to learn programming in my holidays. And I've enrolled myself in a C programming class (Apparently they don't allow C++ unless you know C). The course requirement says familiarity with "programming techniques" I tried searching it but I din't get the meaning I just got various...

Hello evryone :) Is there someone who can help mi in formulating two LP models (Thinking) ? Example 1 The Finnish company Suomi Oy produces three products A, B and C. For this, 2 types of raw materials are used (I and II ). There are 5000 units of I and 7500 units of II available. See the...

Fairly new to Computer Science at University. I am interesting in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Although, I am unsure as to where I should start. Any suggested reading? courses? Programming Languages or any advice? Thank You

Here's the way that every programming book teaches a language: Teach the reader how to print "Hello, world!" to the console/browser/etc. Tell the reader, "Don't worry what all this stuff means. It'll make sense when we get to the end of the book." Teach the reader how to make more advanced...

Hi there, I’ve come across a problem I can’t seem to solve. What I want to do is make a text box that with scrollable information. For example, when you do “One Var Stats” on the Stats and List Editor where it has all the information you scroll through and only the “Enter=OK” button. I’ve...