The No-Code movement is a recent phenomenon where entrepreneurs, programmers, and hobbyists alike are dabbling in projects without ever writing a single line of code. Ben Tossell, the founder of the leading no-code learning platform Makerpad, believes that while No-Code is here to stay, he doesn’t think it will ever replace Code. To him, No-Code and Code exist on a spectrum. No-Code is great for testing out ideas, and basic projects can stay No-Code, but if it gets more complex, you will likely need to write it out in Code. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
