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Forbes Healthcare Summit
2014-12-03    
All Day
Forbes Healthcare Summit: Smart Data Transforming Lives How big will the data get? This year we may collect more data about the human body than [...]
Customer Analytics & Engagement in Health Insurance
2014-12-04 - 2014-12-05    
All Day
Using Data Analytics, Product Experience & Innovation to Build a Profitable Customer-Centric Strategy Takeaway business ROI: Drive business value with customer analytics: learn what every business [...]
mHealth Summit
DECEMBER 7-11, 2014 The mHealth Summit, the largest event of its kind, convenes a diverse international delegation to explore the limits of mobile and connected [...]
The 26th Annual IHI National Forum
Overview ​2014 marks the 26th anniversary of an event that has shaped the course of health care quality in profound, enduring ways — the Annual [...]
Why A Risk Assessment is NOT Enough
2014-12-09    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
A common misconception is that  “A risk assessment makes me HIPAA compliant” Sadly this thought can cost your practice more than taking no action at [...]
iHT2 Health IT Summit
2014-12-10 - 2014-12-11    
All Day
Each year, the Institute hosts a series of events & programs which promote improvements in the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care through information technology [...]
Design a premium health insurance plan that engages customers, retains subscribers and understands behaviors
2014-12-16    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wed, Dec 17, 2014 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM IST Join our webinar with John Mills - UPMC, Tim Gilchrist - Columbia University HITLAP, and [...]
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10 Dec 14
Houston
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The Best Coding For Hospitals

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The Best Coding For Hospitals

Knowing at least one coding language is key for making any kind of hospital app or website, and knowing more than one is even better. Of course, not all coding languages are created equally. Some coding languages work better for different applications. The coding languages below work great for the medical field.

Python Static Code

Up first is the Python static code. Python is one of the easier coding languages to learn. When combined with the Python static analysis, it can work even better. It only takes a few minutes to set up the analytics. It works so quickly, in part because it works with existing code. Once the Python static code is up and running, its main function is to continuously analyze the code. When it does this, it looks for bugs in the code and to make sure that the code is up to Python standards. On average, it takes less than 30 seconds for the analysis to complete. This means that you can run the program often to keep your eyes on the hospital code metrics. After all, the last thing any hospital wants is for an error to occur on their website or app. Running code analysis helps to prevent this.

Kotlin Android Code

Most hospitals and medical practices have their own app. If they do not, then it is time to get one! As of 2021, about 130 million people in the United States use Android smartphones. For this reason, it is important that hospitals make sure to put out Android apps. One of the easiest ways to make and update Android apps is to use the Kotlin Android code. As a bonus, Kotlin can also be used on iOS smartphones, and with various computer programs. However, it is most commonly used for Androids. While Kotlin first appeared on the tech scene in 2011, it became the preferred programming language for Android phones in early 2019. It is most regularly compared to Java, which makes sense as it can support JavaScript rather easily. For the most part, Kotlin is used to make up for what Java cannot do. They work best when used together, though. Hospitals that already have apps made with Java can slowly change their app to Kotlin code without any major issues. With more than 50% of new Android apps being made with Kotlin in 2021, hospitals can only get ahead of the game by using this language.

HTML Website Code

HTML is one of the most common coding languages when it comes to building websites from scratch. While you don’t necessarily need to know how to code to make a functioning website, it definitely doesn’t hurt to know how to code in case you need to add something that the website builder template doesn’t have or to fix any broken website codes. Admittedly, it does take a while for most people to master using HTML code. Luckily, since HTML has been around longer than most coding languages, there are plenty of free resources that anyone can use to learn the language. Even HTML.com has free tutorials, lessons, and reference guides. Why is HTML so important when it comes to building websites? Along with JavaScript and CSS, HTML is used to make most websites that are active. today. HTML does everything from making sure a blog post is in the right place to doing small things like making sure a heading actually has the heading structure, rather than just being an ordinary paragraph. Basically, anything that viewers can see on the front-end of a website, website developers can thank HTML for.

Coding can be tricky to learn at first, but it is useful for building both websites and apps. At least a minor level of coding is necessary to keep any website running smoothly. Without coding, it wouldn’t be possible to get anything online. So, the next time your medical business needs a new app or needs something new on the website, consider using one of these coding languages.