Programming Concepts

Dependency Hell: 5 Strategies to Manage Open Source Risks (The Dependency Dilemma)

Dependency Hell: 5 Strategies to Manage Open Source Risks (The Dependency Dilemma)

The question is: To import or not to import? A library saves weeks of coding, but introduces Dependency Hell risks. This article shares a painful, …

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Source Code to Machine Code: The Two Paths to Executable Programs

Source Code to Machine Code: The Two Paths to Executable Programs

Explore the two main paths—compilation and interpretation—that transform human-readable source code into machine-executable instructions, and …

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The `1ms` Lie: Why `sleep()` Breaks Real-Time Code—Resolution & Jitter Fixed

The 1ms Lie: Why sleep() Breaks Real-Time Code—Resolution & Jitter Fixed

If you’ve ever built a real-time system, a data simulator, or a game loop, you’ve tried using sleep() to control timing. And if …

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Tired of Debating Code Style? Automate Your Way to Consistency

Tired of Debating Code Style? Automate Your Way to Consistency

Enums vs. Constants: Why Using Enums Is Safer & Smarter

Enums vs. Constants: Why Using Enums Is Safer & Smarter

Are you still using integers or strings to represent fixed categories in your code? If so, you’re at risk of introducing bugs. Enums provide …

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How a Program Binary Becomes a Running Process

How a Program Binary Becomes a Running Process

Have you ever stopped to think about what really happens when you run a program? Not just clicking “Run” or executing a command in the …

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You Should Format Names in Your Code

You Should Format Names in Your Code

In my code, I need to define a variable to represent my new item. But how should I name it? Does it even matter how I format the variable name—or any …

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Make Numbers More Readable in Your Code

Make Numbers More Readable in Your Code

Have you ever seen a giant number in your code, like 100000000, and thought, What even is this? I explored 50 top programming languages to see which …

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Descriptive Variable Names Are Not Always Good

Descriptive Variable Names Are Not Always Good

When naming variables in a program, the usual advice is to use descriptive names. But is this always the case? Let’s explore when shorter, less …

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Software Development Tools: A Comprehensive Overview

Software Development Tools: A Comprehensive Overview

When I learn a programming language, one of the first things I try to understand is how to transform written code into a deployable (installable) and …

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Elements of Computer Programs and Programming Languages

Elements of Computer Programs and Programming Languages

What can we liken computer programs to? To me, they’re like instruction manuals. From a functional perspective, an instruction manual provides …

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