When I was in high school, I learned BASIC programming. We connected to a mainframe computer someplace by using a phone coupler and dialing in. There was no monitor; every interaction with the computer was typed on a long sheet of paper. Programs were written and submitted via punch-tape. I know – ancient history. But some of what I learned is applicable today and I want to discuss on bit of logic coders use all the time which has business implications (or might even be a best-practice): the “if-then” statement. Continue reading

