Java Portability Easy to use Documentation Powerful APIs High Performance Development Simplicity Java has been around since 1995. Object-oriented programming. Becoming a Stormer means acquiring the following abilities so that, by the end of the course, you are able to: Explain basic object-oriented programming fundamentals such as encapsulation, inheritance, abstraction, and polymorphism Construct basic JavaContinue reading “An Intro. to Coding Java with Skillstorm”
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January Art Show
Artwork is available for sale at The Boxcar Bakery & Ice Cream during the month of January. This artwork can be ordered on my website at https://www.valmarketing.net/paintings-for-sale. Blackburn, Valerie. (2026, January 31). January Art Exhibition. Val Marketing. Orgininally Published Blackburn, Valerie. (2025, February 25). February and March Art Display. Boxcar Bakery & Ice Cream.
Snowflake conference
This conference series manifests what an AI powered marketing agency of the future looks like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtPrpqh5Kxc Snowflake conference,Snowflake’s Free AI Training Investment, Vivek Raghunathan, SVP of Engineering, Snowflake. (2025, February). Snowflake conference,presenter, Erin Foxworthy, Industry Principal Marketing Advertising, Snowflake. (2025, February). Snowflake conference, presenter, Ben Dutter, Chief Strategy Officer, Snowflake. (2025, February). Snowflake conference, presenter,Continue reading “Snowflake conference”
Wp State of the word
State of the Word is the annual keynote address delivered by the WordPress project’s co-founder, Matt Mullenweg, celebrating the progress of the open source project and offering a glimpse into its future. This year, State of the Word was broadcast live from Tokyo Node Hall, in Tokyo, Japan. This event will be live-streamed to WordPress enthusiasts andContinue reading “Wp State of the word”
Google Public Sector Summit
An event focusing on the “art of the possible” in AI, cybersecurity, and data analysis for government customers. This year, Google is seeing incredible momentum among customers who are digitally transforming with AI to support their missions. The uses range from using Gen AI for language translation, to building an AI-powered microscope to identify cancer,Continue reading “Google Public Sector Summit”
Generative AI
Prototyping with Generative AI: Essential Patterns for Building Innovative Applications Embark on a journey into the world of generative AI prototyping and discover the most impactful development patterns for building innovative applications using Google Cloud’s powerful tools. This session provides a practical guide to rapidly transforming your ideas into functional prototypes, empowering you to exploreContinue reading “Generative AI”
Email authorization changes
Gmail and Yahoo announced key changes in email authentication earlier this year. What is changing? Using your own custom domain. 2. Authenticating emails correctly. 3. Keeping spam complaints below 0.3%. 4. Ensuring an easy one click unsubscribe process. Who is impacted? Those that send 5,000 emails per day. Even if you send fewer, the adviceContinue reading “Email authorization changes”
AI, For Better or Worse?
In a recent conversation with a gentleman at an after hours chamber event, the topic was all about AI. Does it make technology better? The large tech companies would say so. AI speeds up productivity in allowing computer generated content. A blog post becomes easier and faster to write. Stumped on how to vary theContinue reading “AI, For Better or Worse?”
Adobe Max Conference
The Adobe Max Conference is filled with useful information about software updates and small business advice. Need to increase your content’s views, likes, and conversions? Struggling to meet the high content demand of your quickly growing audience? I listened to the session with WellSaid, SVP, Head of Marketing, Patricia Rollins. She shares the latest trendsContinue reading “Adobe Max Conference”
Case studies
A case study is a summarized presentation of a design project that typically includes: 1 | Project goal and objectives 2 | Your role in the project 3 | Process your team followed 4 | Outcome of the project Case study 1 | payroll product application Case study 2 | retail sales application Case studyContinue reading “Case studies”
