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C++ Heap Memory Pitfall: Why Returning Pointers Can Break Your Code

C++ Heap Memory Pitfall: Why Returning Pointers Can Break Your Code

Not long ago, I was knee-deep in a debugging session, staring at a strange log line that made no sense: # Formatted Obj: �)y�

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Rust `match` Tips: Handling Vectors by Length

Rust match Tips: Handling Vectors by Length

You’re writing a Rust function that takes a Vec<T> and depending on how many elements are in it (say 1 to 4), you want to do different things. Maybe call different functions, maybe pass elements into different handlers. But anything outside of that range? That’s an error. You’ve probably done this:

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4 Essential Network Debugging Commands in Minimal Linux

4 Essential Network Debugging Commands in Minimal Linux

If you’re a developer troubleshooting network issues in containers or minimal Linux environments, you may notice that many common tools like netcat, telnet, dig, nmap, netstat, or even lsof are missing. Installing these tools can be impractical in container setups due to size or security constraints.

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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 terminal, but what goes on under the hood—from the executable file sitting on your disk to a fully running process in memory?

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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 other code item?

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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 ones enhance number readability—and how to apply them in your code.

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