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Software Engineering

How To Say “Hello World” In 23 Programming Languages

In the world of programming, “Hello World” is often the first program developers write when they start learning a new language. This simple program outputs the phrase “Hello, World!” to the screen, and while it may seem like a trivial exercise, it serves as a great starting point for anyone learning a new programming language. But with so many programming languages out there, have you ever wondered what “Hello World” looks like in all of them? In this article, we’ll explore the top 23 programming languages and take a look at how to write a “Hello World” program in each…

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Complexity Pitfalls: How To Simplify And Fix Your Complex Code?

Every developer loves working on code that’s simple to read and understand. But obtaining this level of code simplicity isn’t always easy. Why? Code complexity is not evident to developers or the development team until it advances through levels. Developers spend a lot of time developing their code and spend even more maintaining it. In addition, since the project goals and functions vary over time, the codebase generally expands and evolves through the process. Whenever a developer examines the code in the later stages, they come across many lines of unnecessary code. By this time, the code has often become so complex that…

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Why Hackers Should Learn Python For Pen Testing

The authors of ‘Black Hat Python’ explain the importance of learning Python for pen testing, how it helps create scripts to hack networks and endpoints, and more. Python is a must-know programming language for anyone seeking a career in penetration testing. With it, pen testers can write custom scripts and services to examine a company’s security infrastructure, sniff networks, exploit defensive tools for offense and enable command-and-control servers, among other critical tasks. While it isn’t the only programming language pen testers should learn, they should have the most familiarity with it. Here, Black Hat Python: Python Programming for Hackers and Pentesters 2nd…

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Top 10 Countries With The Best Programmers In The World

In his attempt to understand the world, German philosopher Friedrich Hegel organized history following the thesis-antithesis-synthesis pattern. The order of these categories, however, is never chronological but logical. For historical events, for example, it’s never the date that matters but the impact on the current society. What’s the use of this point here? We can use this perspective as an inspiration. While some countries didn’t appear in the HackerRank list, some places keep high standards for remote development. Combining other lists and general stats, it’s worth mentioning other counties. Following Hegel’s example, the countries listed here aren’t from the best to the…

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How Different Programming Languages Read And Write Data

Every programming language has a unique way of accomplishing a task; that’s why there are so many languages to choose from. In his article How different programming languages do the same thing, Jim Hall demonstrates how 13 different languages accomplish the same exact task with different syntax. The lesson is that programming languages tend to have many similarities, and once you know one programming language, you can learn another by figuring its syntax and structure. In the same spirit, Jim’s article compares how different programming languages read and write data. Whether that data comes from a configuration file or from a…

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Start Programming In Racket By Writing A “Guess The Number” Game

Racket is a great way to learn a language from the Scheme and Lisp families. I am a big advocate of learning multiple programming languages. That’s mostly because I tend to get bored with the languages I use the most. It also teaches me new and interesting ways to approach programming. Writing the same program in multiple languages is a good way to learn their differences and similarities. Previously, I wrote articles showing the same sample data plotting program written in C & C++, JavaScript with Node.js, and Python and Octave. This article is part of another series about writing a “guess the…

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How Different Programming Languages Do The Same Thing

Compare 13 different programming languages by writing a simple game. Whenever I start learning a new programming language, I focus on defining variables, writing a statement, and evaluating expressions. Once I have a general understanding of those concepts, I can usually figure out the rest on my own. Most programming languages have some similarities, so once you know one programming language, learning the next one is a matter of figuring out the unique details and recognizing the differences. To help me practice a new programming language, I like to write a few test programs. One sample program I often write…

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Asking Questions Makes You Look Smarter

A common trait I see in new developers is the fear of looking dumb. I know because I had the same concern. I thought that seeming stupid would cause others to question my capabilities and affect my career progression. Nothing could have been further from the truth. To explain why, let me tell a quick story. One of my first tasks as a software engineer was to investigate a bug for an important customer. They were experiencing timeouts from one of our API endpoints and it was impacting their workload. Since I was still new to the company, I wanted…

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Learn Python By Coding A Simple Game

Explore Python (and other programming languages) by writing a “guess the number” game. In this series, we’re writing the same application in different programming languages to compare how various languages work and to show how using a standard test program is a great way to learn new ways to program. When you learn a new programming language, it’s good to focus on the things they have in common. Variables, expressions, and statements are the basis of most programming languages. Once you understand these concepts, you can start figuring the rest out. Because programming languages share many similarities, once you know one, you…

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Programming

Learn Python By Coding A Simple Game

Explore Python (and other programming languages) by writing a “guess the number” game. In this series, we’re writing the same application in different programming languages to compare how various languages work and to show how using a standard test program is a great way to learn new ways to program. When you learn a new programming language, it’s good to focus on the things they have in common. Variables, expressions, and statements are the basis of most programming languages. Once you understand these concepts, you can start figuring the rest out. Because programming languages share many similarities, once you know one, you…

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