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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Race against the machines hits the local paper, on the site Information Systems Integration 3 months, 1 week ago
Technology is changing the world faster than any of us even truly realize. We are getting into the realm of, dare I say, “The Terminator” and machines taking over the world. Technology is allowing us to build […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Why entrepreneurs innovate better than managers, on the site Information Systems Integration 3 months, 1 week ago
This article really makes me question why it is that managers generally do not use the right side of the brain. I am by no means an expert in the field of neuroscience, however I do have 5 years of management […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Project ideas, on the site Information Systems Integration 3 months, 1 week ago
It’s amazing that this has only been starting to happen in very recent years. It always seems that the U.S. government is always so far behind when it comes to technology compared to the private sector.
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, The Internet of things, on the site Information Systems Integration 3 months, 1 week ago
This is a very interesting article. I will admit, I was one of the people that, when I first read about the idea of connecting a coffee cup, thought that it is a stupid idea. After reading more into it and […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, So how did it go?, on the site Industry Experience in MIS-SUM12 9 months, 1 week ago
I have learned so much about the corporate world. The hard part about getting in with a company is getting your foot in the door. Once you are in, if you are personable and get along well with others, and have […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Classroom Knowledge…., on the site Industry Experience in MIS-SUM12 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Some of the most important skills I have taken away from my coursework and am using in my Internship today are communication skills and how to display data so it is most helpful to the viewer.
Through my […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, What is the most important…………?, on the site Industry Experience in MIS-SUM12 10 months, 1 week ago
I would say the most important skill/characteristic to have at JPMorgan is a good attitude and willingness to learn. Most of the programs I use just deal with Microsoft office. I did however absolutely have to […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Discussion Question #2, on the site Industry Experience in MIS-SUM12 11 months ago
I would probably have to say how laid back and easy going things are. Everyone on my team at JPMC knows what has to get done and they are responsible about getting work done, but at the same time, everyone is […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Internship Discussion Question #1, on the site Industry Experience in MIS-SUM12 11 months, 1 week ago
Hardik,
I’m not sure where you are living, but if you are still in Philadelphia and are interested in carpooling, please let me know. I live in Center City.
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Internship Discussion Question #1, on the site Industry Experience in MIS-SUM12 11 months, 1 week ago
Michael,
My father has worked there for about 25 years. He works in Quality Assurance, I believe. I’m sure he knows a lot of people and how a lot of different things work on the base. I used to live […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Internship Discussion Question #1, on the site Industry Experience in MIS-SUM12 11 months, 1 week ago
I will be working for JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Support Systems Engineer Intern in their Mortgage Banking IT Quality Assurance line of business. I am working at the Chase corporate office in Wilmington, DE. […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, W11 Discussion Question, on the site Data-Centric Application Development 1 year ago
Using the MVC pattern, I was able to break down the coding and better understand what each piece does and how to use it in the future. The controller handled the input HTTP and the user actions and sent that […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Ch9 Discussion Questions, on the site Data-Centric Application Development 1 year ago
1. When should a Web site use a cookie?
Sites use cookies to track usage and to determine whether each viewer is viewing the page for the first time or not. Cookies also helps to track where users are viewing […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Ch8 Discussion Questions, on the site Data-Centric Application Development 1 year ago
1. Why is it not a good programming practice to display built-in error messages in the browser?
It is not wise to have your application or website display error messages to the user because it may display a […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Ch7 Discussion Question, on the site Data-Centric Application Development 1 year ago
Coding should definitely be part of the MIS program. Knowing how to code can help us out in the long run. That being said, I do believe that the MIS department is not going about it the right way. I believe […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Ch5 Discussion Questions, on the site Data-Centric Application Development 1 year ago
3. What are some example of functions that help you obtain file and directory information?
Some examples of functions that help to obtain file and directory information are:
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Ch4 Discussion Questions, on the site Data-Centric Application Development 1 year, 3 months ago
What is an “all-in-one” form and when should it be used?
An “all-in-one” form is a single script used to display a form and to process it’s data. It combines the data entry form and the data processing script […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Ch3 Discussion Questions, on the site Data-Centric Application Development 1 year, 3 months ago
Why would you want to count variables and words in a string? Can you provide an example?
You would want to count variables and words in a string to ensure that users whom have added input have entered enough […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Ch2 Discussion Questions, on the site Data-Centric Application Development 1 year, 3 months ago
Explain the difference between a while statement and a do…while statement.
A “while” statement tests the conditions to make sure the output is “True” before executing the series of statements.
A “do…while” […]
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Patrick R. Destefano commented on the post, Ch1 Discussion Questions, on the site Data-Centric Application Development 1 year, 3 months ago
2. How can you name variables? What rules do you follow in naming them? What can’t you do?
Naming a variable is also known as declaring the variable. The name you assign is called the identifier.
When […]
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