Digitization Gap
Fun Command Line Lessons for Beginner Programmers (Windows)
It’s an eye opening thing to understand how the command line works. Much of modern development especially that involving Linux – uses the command line. Hard core developers should be on a Linux (or Apple) computer but there are also plenty of exercises you can do with younger students to show them the basics – or to learn yourself if you are just starting out.
Every Windows computer comes pre-installed with a Command Line tool.
1. In the Windows search bar type ‘cmd’. This will bring up the command line application to run.
2. In the prompt type ping domain.com. Your computer will attempt to send that website a ping and show the results.
3. In the prompt type tracert robauto.ai. Your computer will display the network hops and time at each hop.
These 2 quick demos get students (9 years and older generally) thinking about how computers and networks connect and serve as a basis for additional learning and exploration.
The Digitization Gap and Why You Need to Get Your Business Automated
I can’t remember when I first heard that term digitization gap but it was from Caleb Eastman. It refers to this gap where an organization can’t automate and digitize their business fast enough. There’s usually a gap between the skill set, expertise and budget that an organization has and the distance they need to get to in terms of automation, intelligence and general digital streamlining.
I don’t totally understand the market economics that have caused this to accelerate, I would guess less skilled people, aging infrastructure and more demand for online products and services.
I wrote in another post about how data is the new oil.
What to do it about?
That’s a great question and I am sure there consultants out there who have varying opinions. Consultants can help because they bring a skill set and extra resource that generally is required. Your organization still needs to adapt as a whole but Robauto for example does this type of work and we stay really busy.
There are a couple of steps you can take and questions you can ask as a leader:
1. How can I augment my team? Through hiring, re-training and outside contractors with specific experience.
2. Establish a baseline. You are embarking on a major shift in your business. It’s important to know where you are now so you can measure changes and make data-driven decisions.
3. Solution vs. Technology. Be wary of a platform that says it does it all. Instead think of the core dashboards, workflows and automations you need, and work to develop a seamless integration even using tools like Zapier to make new connections and visualizations of data.