Dictionaries have a get() method
Explains how to use Python's dictionary get() method to avoid KeyError exceptions by providing default values.
Explains how to use Python's dictionary get() method to avoid KeyError exceptions by providing default values.
Explains the difference between the 'return' and 'global' keywords in Python functions, with code examples.
A tutorial on generating random strings in Python using the random and string modules, useful for creating passwords.
Explains the purpose and function of the __init__.py file in Python packages for organizing and importing modules.
Explains the Python 'with' statement for safe file handling, preventing corruption by automatically closing files even during exceptions.
A developer shares personal strategies for maintaining motivation and overcoming learning plateaus during the difficult stages of learning to code and design.
A guide to debugging and fixing the common OpenSSL::SSL::SSLError in Ruby, explaining SSL/TLS basics and certificate verification.
A guide on using Python's built-in SimpleHTTPServer module to quickly share files over a local network.
A programming tutorial explaining a simple, one-line method for swapping the values of two variables in Python.
A programmer from Pakistan introduces his new personal blog focused on providing Python tips for beginners and intermediate learners.
A guide to configuring Sublime Text 2 & 3 with key settings, package control installation, and essential plugins for developers.
OpenStack Ceilometer's second Havana milestone release details new features, bug fixes, and upcoming plans for the telemetry service.
A developer shares progress on an iOS app using CoreData and a Rails Twitter app, discussing tools and testing practices.
Introduces Property Mapper, a library to simplify and automate data parsing in iOS apps, replacing manual JSON mapping with declarative code.
Explains how to use `xhr.responseType='json'` to simplify fetching and parsing JSON data via Ajax in web development.
A guide on how to programmatically check for app updates within a Windows Phone application by querying the Microsoft Store API.
An overview of Windows Azure Traffic Manager, explaining its DNS-based traffic distribution methods for cloud services and VMs.
An introduction to the Julia programming language for scientific computing, covering installation, package management, and basic syntax comparisons.
A developer's journal detailing the 7-day creation of a web-based RTS game using a custom JavaScript engine, covering progress, challenges, and open-source code.
How to configure an Office 365 distribution group to forward emails to UserVoice by fixing the empty return path issue with PowerShell.