Today, I could not really focus. My mind was constantly wandering back to my current book writing project (“Python One-Liners”, NoStarchPress, 2020). So I thought why not share a sample chapter today instead of creating new puzzles or content? Here’s a sample chapter about the best and most important Python one-liner tricks. Feel free to … Read more
Any aspiring programmer should focus on projects, not on online resources. As a coder, you must stay in it for the long term. If you are in it on the long-term, you are effectively on the path on exponential improvement (for a certain time): However, this is a very long process. Because of that, you … Read more
Coding is a very attractive industry right now. Freelance developers earn six figures with hourly rates that can easily reach $50 to $100. Demand soars—so naturally, supply is also on the rise: More and more people want to start to code. Here’s a simple strategy I have developed for my Python freelance course students that … Read more
During my time as a doctoral student in computer science, this was a common question. Every Ph.D. student constantly ponders this question. But most Ph.D. students can easily answer it: they go to industry. The reason is that after four or five years of studying computer science, and three to five years of working as doctoral … Read more
The Rabin-Karb algorithm solves the string-search problem. It was proposed by Richard Karp and Michael Rabin in 1987. Both creators have received the highest award in the area of computer science: the Turing award! The algorithm is more efficient than the trivial solution of checking all consecutive substrings in an original string. First, have a … Read more
Python is among the fastest-growing major programming languages. Soon, it’ll become one of the most popular programming languages in the world. Yet, Python has a few disadvantages compared to other programming languages. These are the main drawbacks of Python—ordered by how serious I find them: Speed: If you care about speed, you should prefer the … Read more
Many people today practice a weird habit: they are unfocused—jumping from one opportunity to the other. One day they do drop-shipping, the next day they start a blog, the next day they start a YouTube channel. The grass is always greener on the other side. Unfortunately, because of the nature of business, there is no … Read more
You think you don’t have it in you to become a master coder? You’re right. You think you are the king in coding? You’re right, too. Learning to code is a question of confidence. You must set yourself on a cycle of positive reinforcement. You try new things, stretch your skills to the limits, get … Read more
Writing a tech blog about your dream programming language — Python, Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C++, Go, or even Erlang — is a fun way of boosting your own skill level, gain reputation in your field, and share your knowledge with the world. But it’s also an ungrateful job. If you are like most people, … Read more
Finxter helps you push code projects towards attainment. This article introduces the mission statement of Finxter. Your continuous improvement in coding, business, and productivity is at the core of everything we do. Set yourself on the road towards coding and computer science mastery! Learn the relevant business skills to make your coding business thrive! Be … Read more
In this article, I want to give you an alternative perspective of how you can earn money with Python. I work closely with hundreds of coders who want to become Python freelancers on the side or as their main profession. Check out the free webinar replay that shows you the straight way of becoming a … Read more
Many Finxters who want to become freelance developers only worry about their Python skills. They completely ignore other aspects of the freelancing business—as if Python freelancing mainly consists of doing Python work. This is not the case. Watch the video to learn about what’s important: I recently hired a few freelancers for my Python learning … Read more