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Many novice programmers attempt to dive right into writing the code (in the programming language) as the first step. However, writing the code is actually a much later step in the process. A good programmer will plan first and write second, possibly breaking down a large programming task into several smaller tasks in the process. Even when cautioned to plan first and code second, many programming students ignore the advice—after all, why “waste” 30 minutes planning when you are time-crunched from all the work you have to do. This tradeoff, however, presents a false economy—30 minutes planning could save hours of trying to make the code work properly. Well planned code is not only more likely to be correct (or at least closer to correct), but is also easier to understand—and thus fix. To try to better understand the importance of planning before you write, imagine an analogy to building a house or skyscraper. If you were tasked with building a skyscraper, would you break ground and star...

A total solution for developing new innovative medical devices: Clinical needs evaluation Concept design & Product development Electronics & Mechanical Design Prototype testing & trials Regulatory requirements Patents & intellectual property Licensing & market strategy  Contract manufacturing   Concept to reality  Developing medical devices is a complex and diverse process that must consider a myriad of requirements from meeting an unmet clinical need, regulatory requirements, design & patents, manufacturing constraints, and the demands of healthcare providers of reducing costs adding value and improving patient care.    A great idea comes with a bigger challenge.   Divide   this process into four steps .   Step 1 Research >Research >Research Spend hours, days and weeks researching your idea to make sure it’s new and there is a market for your idea. Inventors focus on the new bu...

From light bulbs and television to cell phones and GPS, modern advances in electrical engineering have illuminated, informed, and connected the world. But did you know electrical engineering can be traced back to long before Thomas Edison? The dynamo The invention of the crude electric generator known as the electrical dynamo in 1831 by Michael Faraday made it possible for the industrial use of electricity. Faraday’s electrical dynamo was able to generate stable eclectic current, which was a major problem by then. The dynamo also enabled the invention of other conversion devices that were powered by electricity. The light bulb Two scientists, Thomas Edison, an American, and a British scientist Joseph Swan invented the light bulb in 1878. The duo developed incandescent light bulbs in their respective nations, which saw the electric lighting of houses and later streets. In 1882, Edison further improved the light bulb by relying on his previous direct current system to illuminate the firs...