Data Analysts vs Data Scientists: Which Are You?
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Software In Space
May 3 was International Space Day, and here at Lighthouse Labs, we’re celebrating the impact software development has had on space exploration. Did you know NASA relies on Python for most of their software applications, while SpaceX uses mostly C and C++? We’ve been sending code into space for years – here’s a look at […]
Our Journey to 12 Weeks
Here at Lighthouse Labs, we’re committed to staying ahead of the curve in coding education and digital literacy. Over the past five years, we’ve launched more than 1000 graduates into Canada’s coding workforce, with 93% of our graduates securing software development roles within 120 days of graduation. We keep our finger on the pulse of […]
The Women Behind Your Tech
From Ada Lovelace to Katherine Johnson, women have been behind some of tech’s greatest achievements. This International Women’s Day at Lighthouse Labs, we’re celebrating a few of the unsung heroes who have left an impact on the tech landscape. Annie Easley Annie spent 34 years as a computer programmer at NASA, where she developed code […]
Will A Robot Take Your Job?
Are you ready to hand your job over to R2D2? A recent study by the Mckinsey Global Institute forecasts up to 800 million workers worldwide could lose their jobs to automation by 2030. Industrial machine operators, administrators, and service workers will be the first to take a hit. Meanwhile, poorer countries with lower investment in […]
A Visual Guide To Europe’s Member States
EU, NATO, and Schengen, oh my! Amidst whispers of Brexit and potential changes within NATO, you might be wondering how these organizations fit into the big picture of Europe’s member states. Europe has members in at least four major treaty groups, each of which governs a different aspect of the region’s infrastructure. Let’s break down […]
Mapping Africa’s Wealth
The economy in Africa is on the rise, and financial hubs are beginning to emerge. While the resource-rich African continent has seen only 13% growth in total private wealth over the past 10 years, the 3% spike in the past year alone indicates the growth is just warming up. Africa will also be home to […]
How the Blockchain is Powering Our Future
The future is bright, and it’s driven by the blockchain. Blockchain technology is already turning the financial industry upside down through its disruptive applications, but finance is only the tip of the iceberg. The blockchain’s true scope lies in its ability to change the way you do things every day – like voting, travelling, or […]
The Business Value Of The Blockchain
Blockchain can be an elusive concept. Its abstract nature leaves many wondering if this emerging technology is the global catalyst evangelists claim it to be. But blockchain is more of a tool than a catalyst – not a one-size-fits-all, but a new foundation underpinning our everyday tasks. It offers industries a techno-driven facelift with its […]
How Boundaries Can Help The Blockchain To Scale
The blockchain offers a long overdue upgrade for our changing economy. However, the world isn’t quite ready for broadscale blockchain adoption. The technology is still in its relative infancy, and to reach its true potential the blockchain must be able to successfully replace existing systems while also operating at meaningful scale. Today’s infographic comes to […]
