An introduction to ggplot with Myfanwy Johnston
A tutorial introducing the ggplot2 package for data visualization in R, presented at a user group meeting.
A tutorial introducing the ggplot2 package for data visualization in R, presented at a user group meeting.
A developer shares his professional New Year's resolutions for 2015, focusing on stabilizing projects and contributing to open source.
A developer's year-end review of 2014, covering open source contributions, blogging, and personal goals in software development.
Explores Java's Optional type as a tool for writing intention-revealing code and avoiding null references, part of a detailed series.
A technical tutorial using Swift code to model and calculate caloric needs for fitness goals, explaining BMR and activity factors.
A developer plans their participation in the IDA Summer of Code, focusing on contributing to the Rust programming language.
A positive review of the book 'Python 101' by Mike Driscoll, covering its structure and recommending it for Python beginners.
Explains the programming placeholder terms 'foobar', 'foo', and 'bar', and encourages their use in collaborative coding and whiteboard sessions.
A personal account of preparing for and attending a software internship interview at iHub, a tech company.
A practical guide to simplifying Python logging, focusing on essential code snippets for libraries and applications.
A developer reviews their 2014 tech-focused resolutions, tracking progress on coding goals, open source contributions, and community engagement.
A recap of the first HackISU hackathon at Iowa State, where 150 students built creative tech projects in 24 hours.
A computer science major debunks common stereotypes about the field, discussing work environments, gender diversity, and the creative problem-solving nature of CS.
A developer humorously shares their Valentine's Day plans: attending a 48-hour hackathon (PennApps) instead of traditional celebrations.
A programmer's journey into cryptography, sparked by a PyPy compatibility issue and the need for better, more secure cryptographic libraries in Python.
A curated list of free, high-quality Python programming books for beginners and experienced developers.
An iOS developer shares favorite podcasts for learning programming techniques, development insights, and tech career advice through audio.
A summary of recent blog posts and presentations by Guido van Rossum, the creator of Python, covering topics like 0-based indexing and Python 3.
A blog post sharing a useful Python 2.7 Quick Reference guide for developers to look up functions and syntax.
A guide to writing effective technical documentation that teaches users, not just tells them, focusing on programming languages and libraries.