python, scorch, web, theory
Author(s): Kieran Wood
Now that we have our functionality, it’s time to make our program more practical and easy to use. For our use case a CLI is the best tool for this!... Read more
We have what we need to make HTTP requests and responses properly, so now let’s look at adding networking so we can see the results in the browser.... Read more
updates, web, seo, blog
We have quite a few posts on the ignite blog now (over 30!!), and are always continuing to improve it. Today we are implementing a new system, language indicators.... Read more
Now that we have our basic HTTP structure we need a way to read actual http requests/responses. Currently we have hardcoded everything, so today we will focus on creating everything we need for steps 2-4:... Read more
scorch, web, javascript, node, npm, Express
See previous post Introduction Welcome back to our crash course on Node! It’s been a while, but in the last article, we discussed what NPM is and how we can use the 1.... Read more
HTTP is the protocol that runs the web, it’s the way most devices talk to each other these days. It’s also the protocol we are going to use, and as such we need to get everything setup for the http protocol.... Read more
HTTP is the way that we communicate over the internet. It’s what allows you to see the content you’re currently looking at.... Read more
software-engineering, software-design, SOLID
Author(s): Cole Pawliw
Learning how to program is more than just finding a cool language and writing code. While it’s true that anybody can learn to code, most people stop before learning the best practices for developing and maintaining their code.... Read more
optimization, theory, terminology
Hashing is an incredibly important concept in computer science. It’s used in everyting from validation to speeding up our data lookups.... Read more
computer-science, electrical-engineering, logic-gates
Author(s): Brendan Smiley
This article covers a brief overview of how computers work and how they came to be. It does not intend to be a comprehensive explanation or a professional opinion on the subject.... Read more
Compression is the art of taking some data and making it smaller. If you want more details about common compression schemes take a look at our definition page for compression.... Read more
scorch, web, javascript, node, npm
Author(s): Spencer Fietz
See previous post Introduction Welcome back to our crash course on Node! In the previous article, we walked you through the basics of Node, including what it is, what developers use it for, how to install it, and how to use it to run JavaScript files.... Read more
scorch, web, theory, low-level
A path is a way to something. It’s how we go from what we know, and where we are, to what we want to know, and where we want to go.... Read more
We are excited to announce two new systems on the blog. These are intended to help using the blog easier, and for us to become a better resource for people of all skill levels!... Read more
c++, optimization, theory, terminology
By now you should have a decent understanding of classes and objects. If not, go check out our blog post on the topic to see what I’m talking about.... Read more
vba, productivity
See previous post Overview User Interfaces (UIs) are important to communicate the program to the user. UIs are the gap between the program and the user.... Read more
scorch, web, optimization, theory, terminology
Why is a wolf different than a jellyfish? There are obvious differences, but how do we categorize something as more wolfey, or more jellyfishy?... Read more
scorch, web, node
If you’ve been learning or reading about web development, you’ve probably heard about Node.js. In this article series, we’ll help you get started using Node by building a homework-tracking application and providing you with all the information and tools you need to develop your own projects using Node.... Read more
optimization, web, scorch, theory, terminology
Nostalgia can be very powerful, looking back at the world can make people feel warm and fuzzy inside. However, one thing people are not nostalgic of is how long computers used to take to do things.... Read more
See previous post The goal of this blog post is to give an overview of VBA syntax and show some features of VBA’s built-in code editor.... Read more
c++, c, low-level
What is a Class? At this point, you should have a good understanding of the basic variables in programming, as well as how to use loops and functions effectively.... Read more
scorch, web, legal, open source
No one writes all their own code. We always build on the shoulders of the people that came before us. But how do we do this responsibly, and legally?... Read more
VBA is a programming language that was created by Microsoft to help program inside their office applications. These office applications have helped students, teachers, office workers, and many others complete tasks quickly.... Read more
scorch, web, css
Custom fonts can be a suprisingly difficult topic to tackle, especially on the web. We’re going to try to make it easier by giving you the info you need to start working with them properly on the web!... Read more
scorch, web, css, design, ui-ux, frontend
CSS is the language of design on the web. It’s used to control how everything looks. The styling of this text, how the article metadata (tags, authors etc) above this looks, everything.... Read more
theory, terminology
Perhaps you have taken a computer science course, and you heard the term “pseudocode” used at some point. If you have ever wondered what this is, here is the guide for you.... Read more
scorch, web, html, ui-ux, frontend
When you begin learning about HTML, CSS and Javascript there is a belief many people hold that HTML is pretty useless.... Read more
c, c++, python, low-level
In many high level coding languages, The idea of a pointer either doesn’t exist, or is hidden from the programmer’s use.... Read more
Author(s): Cole Pawliw, Kieran Wood
Introducing the new Blog and Showcase Currently, this blog is being used to give updates about upcoming events for the club, and awards.... Read more
scorch, web, html, js, networking, security
CDN’s are used a lot in web development to make things faster, and easier. But with everything there are pros and cons.... Read more
events, updates
Last weekend, Schulich Ignite celebrated the end of our Winter 2021 sessions with a Gala Event! The Gala Event celebrated the accomplishments of over 300 students who attended our workshops this semester.... Read more
awards, updates
Schulich Ignite is excited to announce that we have received the 2020-2021 SU Club of the Year Award! Thank you to the Student’s Union for the recognition, we are honoured to be the recipients of the award this year.... Read more
Schulich Ignite celebrated the end of our fall sessions with a Gala! At the Gala, we congratulated our students for completing the workshop.... Read more
We are excited for our collaboration with the Information Security Club which will be happening in the last week of November!... Read more