Connections, Community & Careers. As a specialist professional body in the software development field, our members can connect with a wide network of IT experts and professionals, list their skills and services on our Consultant Register, access our JobBoard and benefit from a regular and informative range of Webinars and, share news and ideas at […]
07.04.2026 Computer Languages How many computer languages are there? You may have noticed that over the past few years, via a weekly social media post, we’ve been making our way through the many different computer languages, and there are plenty more to choose from so we’ll keep going! There is no official count but it […]
31.03.2026 In what we could call an Easter edition of The Source we give you a round up of what we’ve been focusing on over the last three months. Whether you are a student member or fellow we encourage you to find your voice at the IAP. By connecting with other we can all learn […]
24.03.2026 AI, Government Power, and the Ethics of Control In 2023, a group of World Leaders met at Bletchley Park to discuss the use of AI and agreed to the The AI Safety Summit & Bletchley Declaration, at the time I commented that while the declaration was to limit what users could do with AI, […]
17.03.2026 UK Government Vow to Stop Tech Drifting Abroad More Investment in UK Tech The UK Government have recently announced (March 2026) a £2.5bn investment in quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI), both key to economic growth and considered next-generation technologies. There is potential for quantum computing alone to create an additional 100,000 jobs in […]
10.03.2026 Game Design & Development Working As A Game Designer & Programmer The role involves conceptualizing game mechanics, narratives, and characters, while implementing them directly in engines such as Unity or Unreal. Responsibilities include prototyping features, optimizing performance, debugging, and collaborating closely with artists to bring creative visions to life, with a strong emphasis on […]
03.03.2026 About the Trustworthy Software Foundation In 2020, the TSFdn became a subsiduary of the Institution of Analysts and Programmers. The current Chief Executive of the TSFdn is Alastair Revell, Director General of the IAP. Virtually every aspect of our lives is touched by information technology. Our daily lives and industrial processes are now heavily […]
24.02.2026 Quantum Computing in 2026: Progress, Challenges and What’s Next? Quantum computing has evolved from laboratory theory into a strategic priority for governments and major tech companies. While we’re not yet at large-scale commercial deployment, recent years have brought steady technical progress and clearer roadmaps toward practical systems. What Makes Quantum Computers Different? Classical computers […]
