<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Jack Young’s Blog</title><description>Jack Young is a game developer at Blue Gravity Studios working on the next generation sim game Little Sim World!</description><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com</link><item><title>EPIC: Unreal Engine 5 released to Early Access!</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/epic-unreal-engine-5-released-to-early-access</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/epic-unreal-engine-5-released-to-early-access</guid><description>The video gaming giant Epic Games has just announced earlier today that their game engine, Unreal Engine 5, is now available in early access!</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COMP1682: Developing a Game using Techniques in Game Design to Motivate Players</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/c1682-c1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/c1682-c1</guid><description>This project will research the different techniques to motivate players and apply these techniques to make a mobile game that is enjoyable and rewarding to the players.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 22:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COMP1635: Group Business Plan</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/c1635-c2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/c1635-c2</guid><description>In the following business plan, we outline our business plan for Lyme charge - considering the idea behind the conceptual design of the products and services that will be provided.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2017 23:39:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COMP1715: How Long Before the Singularity?</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/c1715-c2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/c1715-c2</guid><description>This essay explores the theories behind the singularity and how one might get there. It also incorporates ideas after the singularity has happened; what might happen to the human race?</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COMP1715: Applications of Microsoft Kinect</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/c1715-c1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/c1715-c1</guid><description>With the release of the Software Development Kit (SDK) for Kinect, there have been many applications developed that users of the Kinect can utilise for different purposes.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 22:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 34 (P7, M3): Financial State</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u34-t6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u34-t6</guid><description>Ratio analysis is used to analyse the working capital of a business. Financial ratios can be used to look at a wider range of performance of a business.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2015 00:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 34 (P6, M4): Budgets</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u34-t4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u34-t4</guid><description>A budget is a guideline in which it manages cost over a certain period of time.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2015 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 34 (P5): Trading and Profit Loss</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u34-t5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u34-t5</guid><description>Trading profit and loss account looks at all of the money that the business makes through sales. Then pays out for the expenses that have to be paid.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2015 00:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 18 (P2): Designing a Relational Database</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u18-t2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u18-t2</guid><description>This database is for an IT Support company who helps their clients with IT related issues. The database will need a ticket system where the client can make a ticket on the problem that they have which is assigned to an employee to solve.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2015 23:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 18 (P7, D2): Testing a Relational Database</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u18-t4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u18-t4</guid><description>The test plan will give an overview of all the sections of the database I will be testing.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2015 23:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 18 (P3, P4, P5, P6, M2, M3, M4): Creating a Relational Database</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u18-t3-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u18-t3-4</guid><description>Creating a Relational Database in Microsoft Access.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2015 16:23:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 18 (P1, M1, D1): Relational Databases</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u18-t1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u18-t1</guid><description>A relationship is a defined connection between the rows of two tables. This connection is general determined by values in selected columns from the parent table that correspond to values in the child table.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2015 15:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 2 (P3, D1): Software Utilities</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u2-t2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u2-t2</guid><description>Explain the purpose of different software utilities.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2015 02:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 2 (P5, P6, P7, P8, M3, D2): Computer Configuration</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u2-t3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u2-t3</guid><description>Set up a standalone computer system, installing hardware and software components.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2015 00:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 6 (P6, M2, D2): Designing a Solution</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u6-t3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u6-t3</guid><description>Design a solution for a new membership program that will allow to store details, including a photo and randomly generated membership ID.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2015 00:14:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 6 (P1, P2, P3, P4): Programming Language</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u6-t1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u6-t1</guid><description>Describe the application and limits of procedural, object oriented and event driven programming paradigms. Explain sequence, selection and iteration as used in computer programming. Outline the benefits of having a variety of data types available to the programmer.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2015 00:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 3 (P7, M2): Management Information System</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u3-t4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u3-t4</guid><description>Use IT tools to produce management information and generate valid, accurate and useful information.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2015 00:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 3 (P4, P5, P6, D2): Features and Functions of Information Systems</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u3-t3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u3-t3</guid><description>Describe the features and functions of information systems. Identify the information systems used in a specified organisation. Select information to support a business decision-making process. Justify the information selected to support a business decision-making process.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2015 00:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 34 (P4): Internal and External Finance</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u34-t3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u34-t3</guid><description>Describe sources of internal and external finance for a selected business.</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2015 00:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 3 (D1): Improve the Quality of Information</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u3-t2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u3-t2</guid><description>Explain how an organisation could improve the quality of its business information.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2015 00:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 3 (P1, P2, P3, M2): How Organisations Use Information</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u3-t1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u3-t1</guid><description>Explain how organisations use information. Discuss the characteristics of good information. Explain the issues related to the use of information and assess how issues related to the use of information affect an organisation.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2015 00:11:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 2 (P1, P2, M1): The Functions of Computer Hardware Components</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u2-t1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u2-t1</guid><description>Explain the function of computer hardware components. Explain the purpose of operating systems and compare the features and functions of different operating systems.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2015 00:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 28 (M3, D3): Requirements and Purpose of the Created Website</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u28-t3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u28-t3</guid><description>Improve the effectiveness of a website on the basis of a client review and demonstrate that a created website meets the defined requirements and achieves the defined purpose.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2015 17:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 28 (M2, D2): Tools and Techniques Used in the Creation of an Interactive Website</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u28-t4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u28-t4</guid><description>Explain the tools and techniques used in the creation of an interactive website and discuss the techniques that can be used on web pages to aid user access to information.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2015 00:27:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 34 (P1, P2, M2): Recruitment Documentation and Skills Required for a Specific Job Role</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u34-t1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u34-t1</guid><description>Describe the recruitment documentation used in a selected organisation. Describe the main employability, personal and communication skills required when applying for a specific job role. Assess the importance of employability, and personal skills in the recruitment and retention of staff in a selected organisation.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2015 17:44:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 34 (P3, M1): Physical and Technological Resources</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u34-t2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u34-t2</guid><description>Describe the main physical and technological resources required in the operation of a selected organisation and explain how the management of human, physical and technological resources can improve the performance of a selected organisation.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2015 17:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 17 (P7, D2): Project Review</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u17-t4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u17-t4</guid><description>Carry out a review of the project management process and evaluate the effectiveness of the tools used to plan the project.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 28 (P1, M1, D1): Web Architecture and Components</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u28-t1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u28-t1</guid><description>Outline the web architecture and components which enable internet and web functionality. Explain the role of web architecture in website communications and the role of the TCP/IP protocol and how it links to application layer protocols.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 28 (P2, P3): Factors That Influence Website Performance</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u28-t2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u28-t2</guid><description>Explain the user side and server side factors that influence the performance of a website and the security risks and protection mechanisms involved in website performance.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 17 (P4, M2): Project Specification</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u17-t2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u17-t2</guid><description>Produce a project specification and assess the impact of potential risks to a project.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 17 (P1, M1, P2, P3): Project Planning</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u17-t1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u17-t1</guid><description>Illustrate typical phases of a project lifecycle and explain why projects can fail. Explain the resources available to support the project manager and discuss issues affecting project management.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 6 (P5, M1, D1): Principles of Software Design</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u6-t2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u6-t2</guid><description>Explain the role of software design principles and software structures in the IT systems development lifecycle. Explain the importance of the quality of code and discuss the factors that can improve the readability of code.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:14:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 8 (P6, M3): E-Commerce Strategy</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t8</guid><description>Plan an e-commerce strategy and design an interface for an e-commerce business.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:39:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 8 (D2): Payment Systems in E-Commerce</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t7</guid><description>Compare different payment systems used by e-commerce systems.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 8 (P5): Social Implications of E-Commerce on Society</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t6</guid><description>Examine the social implications of e-commerce on society.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 8 (D1): E-Commerce in a &apos;Brick and Click&apos; Organisation</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t5</guid><description>A brick and click store allows the customer to either shop at their physical store or their online store.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 8 (P4): Legislation in E-Commerce</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t4</guid><description>Review the regulations governing e-commerce.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 8 (M2): Security in E-Commerce Systems</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t3</guid><description>Discuss how security issues in e-commerce can be overcome.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 8 (M1): Promoting an E-Commerce System</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t2</guid><description>Recommend methods to promote an e-commerce system.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 8 (P1, P2, P3): E-Commerce</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u8-t1</guid><description>Describe the technologies required for e-commerce. Explain the impact of introducing an e-commerce system to an organisation and the potential risks to an organisation of committing to an e-commerce system.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 18:38:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 1 (M3): Preferred Learning Style</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u1-t7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u1-t7</guid><description>VAK stands for Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic. VAK is there so that people can find out what learning style they are.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 1 (P7, P8, D2): Personal Development Plan</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u1-t6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u1-t6</guid><description>Produce and follow a personal development plan. Review progress on a personal development plan, identifying areas for improvement.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 1 (P5): Spell Checkers and Proofreading</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u1-t5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u1-t5</guid><description>Use IT to aid communications.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 1 (M1, D1): Evaluating Communication Techniques</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u1-t4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u1-t4</guid><description>Evaluate interpersonal and written communications techniques and explain mechanisms that can reduce the impact of communication barriers.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 1 (P3): Barriers to Written Communication</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u1-t3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u1-t3</guid><description>Discuss potential barriers to effective communication.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unit 1 (P1): Personal Attributes</title><link>https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u1-t1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sirhandsomejack.com/post/u1-t1</guid><description>Explain the personal attributes valued by employers.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>