Python Beginner Cheat Sheet: 19 Keywords Every Coder Must Know
Python cheat sheets are the 80/20 principle applied to coding: 80% of the learning in 20% of the time.
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What Is Finxter? Is It Trustworthy? An Unbiased Review by ChatGPT
Hello, I’m a technology enthusiast and passionate about exploring educational tools that enhance coding skills. Today, I’ll be diving into Finxter, discussing its offerings and assessing its reliability for those looking to advance their programming knowledge. I’ll do this with a novel and objective approach that cannot be faked: asking ChatGPT: Question: “ChatGPT, research finxter … Read more
7 Ways to Make Money as a Broke Millennial with a Computer Science Degree (Post GPT-4)
💰 In a post-GPT-4 world, where automation and artificial intelligence have advanced significantly, there are still numerous ways for a broke Millennial with a computer science degree to leverage their skills and make money. Here are seven creative and practical ways to do so: Way 1 – Freelance Programming and Consulting Use your expertise in … Read more
Python One Line For Loop [A Simple Tutorial]
Python is powerful — you can condense many algorithms into a single line of Python code. So the natural question arises: can you write a for loop in a single line of code? This tutorial explores this mission-critical question in all detail. How to Write a For Loop in a Single Line of Python Code? … Read more
How to Create a Python List?
Definition Lists: A Python list is an ordered sequence of arbitrary Python objects. It is a mutable object by itself so, unlike Python sets, you can modify a Python list. In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know on how to create Python lists. Overview — Creating a List in Python There are … Read more
4 Best Ways to Create a List of Permutations in Python
💡 Problem Formulation: Imagine you want to generate all possible arrangements of a sequence of items, such that each item is in a unique position in each arrangement. This is known as finding the permutations of the sequence. For example, given the sequence [1, 2, 3], the desired output is a list of permutations like … Read more
The Art of Clean Code – Less Is More In Design
As developers, we rarely perceive ourselves as designers, yet interface crafting is an integral facet of our craft. Be it shaping an intuitive dashboard for data analysis, architecting an easily navigable API, or constructing straightforward web interfaces for blockchain applications, a grasp on basic design principles separates the forgettable from the functional. 💡 This chapter … Read more
The Art of Clean Code — 14 Unix Principles
“This is the Unix philosophy: Write programs that do one thing and do it well. Write programs to work together. Write programs to handle text streams, because that is a universal interface. […] ” – McIlroy This book chapter draft is original material drawn from my book The Art of Clean Code (NoStarchPress, San Francisco). … Read more
The Art of Clean Code – Entering a State of Flow for Max Productivity
“Flow is the source code of ultimate human performance” – Steven Kotler In this chapter summary of The Art of Clean Code, you’ll learn about the concept of flow and how you can use it to ramp up your programming productivity. What It Is The concept of flow was popularized by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (pronounced “chick-sent-me-high”), … Read more
The Art of Clean Code – Six Types of Premature Optimization
💡 Original Quote: “Programmers waste enormous amounts of time thinking about, or worrying about, the speed of noncritical parts of their programs, and these attempts at efficiency actually have a strong negative impact when debugging and maintenance are considered. We should forget about small efficiencies, say about 97% of the time: premature optimization is the … Read more
The Art of Clean Code – 17 Principles
Writing clean and simple code not only constructs the framework of a maintainable and robust application but also harmonizes the collaboration between developers. Let’s unpack the principles laid out in the fourth chapter of “The Art of Clean Code” with real-world examples, data, and facts. So you don’t end up like this poor guy: 👇 … Read more
The Art of Clean Code – Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
💡 Abstract: As software development complexity spirals and deadlines stretch, embracing the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) can be the lighthouse guiding you through stormy seas. The MVP approach strips a product down to its essence to validate core hypotheses, not only accelerates the feedback loop but also sharpens product-market fit with surgical precision. In this … Read more