Category: Web Development

Programming Languages: Loved, Loathed, and Long-Standing

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The world of programming languages is vast and ever-evolving. Over the decades, many languages have been introduced, gained popularity, and sometimes faded into obscurity. Yet, some languages, despite being widely criticized, have managed to maintain a strong foothold in the industry. Conversely, others, once heralded as the future, have declined in use. This article delves into this phenomenon, examining why some languages are resilient despite criticism, while others have fallen out of favor. We will explore these dynamics globally, understanding regional preferences and the historical context that has shaped the programming landscape.

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Implementing Regular Expressions (RegEx) from Scratch in Python

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Implementing Regular Expressions (RegEx) from scratch in Python provides a deeper understanding of how RegEx works. This tutorial guides you step-by-step through creating a RegEx engine using finite automata, covering essential RegEx operations, converting RegEx to NFA using Thompson’s Algorithm, and building a full-featured RegEx engine.

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Understanding Software Versioning: Semantic Versioning vs. Calendar Versioning

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Versioning tools are essential for managing software versions efficiently. Popular integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ IDEA, and PyCharm offer plugins and built-in tools to handle versioning. These tools help automate version updates, tag releases, and integrate with version control systems like Git. They simplify the process and ensure consistency, reducing the chances of human error.

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Understanding DNS Records for Web Servers Using ISPConfig 3

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Introduction to DNS What is DNS? DNS (Domain Name System) is like the phone book of the internet. It translates human-friendly domain names like example.com into IP addresses like 192.0.2.1 that computers use to identify each other on the network. Key DNS Concepts Types of DNS Records DNS Zones A DNS zone is a segment

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Learning Lua Step-By-Step: (Part 24)

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This entry is part 23 of 25 in the series Learning Lua Step-By-Step

In this final installment of our series, we’ll delve into Lua developer best practices. These practices encompass various aspects such as code readability, documentation, adherence to standards, version control, testing, asset management, useful tools, techniques, traits of professional developers, and the Zen of Lua.

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Learning Lua Step-By-Step: (Part 23)

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This entry is part 22 of 25 in the series Learning Lua Step-By-Step

Dive into Lua’s OS library functionalities covering date/time formatting, file path manipulation, time-based delays, and more. Explore examples demonstrating how to interact with the operating system efficiently, enhancing your Lua programming capabilities.

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Learning Lua Step-By-Step: (Part 22)

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This entry is part 21 of 25 in the series Learning Lua Step-By-Step

Delve into Lua’s powerful math library, exploring functions for arithmetic, trigonometry, exponentiation, random number generation, and more. Learn through practical examples such as three-body simulations and planetary simulations, enhancing your Lua programming skills.

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Learning Lua Step-By-Step: (Part 21)

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This entry is part 20 of 25 in the series Learning Lua Step-By-Step

Discover the rich functionalities offered by Lua’s standard libraries, covering error handling, file input/output, environment manipulation, metatables, iterators, serialization, and more. Explore practical examples and exercises to enhance your Lua programming skills.

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Learning Lua Step-By-Step: (Part 20) Memory Management

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This entry is part 19 of 25 in the series Learning Lua Step-By-Step

Dive into Lua’s automatic memory management system and understand how garbage collection ensures efficient memory usage. Learn about controlling garbage collection, memory optimization techniques, and the impact on Lua objects.

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Learning Lua Step-By-Step (Part 19)

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This entry is part 18 of 25 in the series Learning Lua Step-By-Step

Explore the Lua Debug Library and its powerful functions for debugging Lua code. From interactive debugging to accessing function information, learn how to leverage these tools to enhance your development workflow.

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