Programm | An introduction to product and code for journalists
An introduction to product and code for journalists
19-20 August 2021
Timing: 11.30 am - 12.30 pm IST on both days
The following will be discussed:
- Difference between programming and computer science
- Backend/Frontend/Servers/Database etc: what do these terms mean?
- Python/R/Java/Javascript/HTML/PHP: what are programming language?
-What is common among them? What is different? Where are they used? Which ones are most useful for journalists?
- Use of tech in reporting: in news gathering, data analysis, open source intelligence (applications will be linked to fundamentals)
- Use of tech in news products: website, apps, CMS, editorial innovations.
- If you want to hire a developer in the newsroom, what skills to look for?
Register here for this programme.