Articles in the programming category

  1. Advanced Encounters - Mastering the Craft: Performance Puzzles, Library Exploration, and Problem-Solving Prowess

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    Welcome back, seasoned Python explorers! You've braved the basic and intermediate levels of the coding jungle, and now it's time to conquer the advanced summit. This article equips you with the final tools for mastering the craft: performance optimization, library prowess, and refined problem-solving skills.

    Performance Puzzles:

    Speed and efficiency …

  2. Beyond the Big Four: A Journey into Niche Build Systems

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    In the bustling marketplace of C++ build systems, the "Big Four" – CMake, Ninja, Meson, and Bazel – reign supreme. But venture beyond their well-trodden paths, and you'll discover a hidden realm of specialized tools, each honed for specific needs like embedded development, resource management, and parallel builds. Let's embark on a …

  3. Beyond the Basics - Object-Oriented Odyssey, Testing Tales, and Debugging Dilemmas

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    Welcome back, Python warriors! You've tamed the basic beasts of syntax and data structures, and now it's time to delve deeper into the jungle. This article equips you with intermediate-level skills for your coding interview: object-oriented programming (OOP), testing, and debugging.

    Object-Oriented Odyssey:

    Embrace the power of OOP, the jungle's …

  4. Bazel: The Google Choice - Building Complex Projects at Scale

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    In the sprawling metropolis of software development, where projects sprawl like towering skyscrapers and dependencies weave a tangled web of complexity, Google's Bazel emerges as a colossus of a build system. Designed to tame the beast of large-scale projects, Bazel packs a powerful punch, but like any titan, it demands …

  5. Foundations to Build Upon - Syntax Safari, Data Structure Treasures, and Algorithmic Adventures

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    Congratulations, Python warrior! You've landed a coding interview, and it's time to conquer the jungle of technical questions. This article equips you with the essential tools – mastering syntax, navigating data structures, and tackling basic algorithms – to build a strong foundation for your interview success.

    Syntax Safari:

    First things first, let's …

  6. Meson: The Rising Star - Simplicity and Speed in One Package

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    In the vibrant constellation of C++ build systems, Meson shines as a young and ambitious star. Unlike the seasoned giants of the field, Meson boasts a unique blend of user-friendliness and undeniable speed, beckoning developers seeking a streamlined build experience. But is it ready to dethrone the established kings, or …

  7. Data Structures: Priority Queue

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    Imagine a restaurant with a single line, but instead of a chaotic first-come, first-served approach, patrons are seated based on their urgency. A pregnant woman in pain? Straight to the front. A leisurely tourist? Further back they go. This preferential treatment, applied to data, is the essence of the priority …

  8. Ninja: The Speed Demon - Unleashing Build Lightning with Ninja

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    In the high-octane world of software development, time is precious. Every wasted second spent waiting for code to compile feels like an eternity, especially when deadlines loom and features beckon. Enter Ninja, the build system tearing through the proverbial finish line, leaving competitors in its dust cloud of compiled binaries …

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