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Removing Duplicates From a List in Python
Dec 09, 2021 by Lane WagnerLet’s go over a few idiomatic ways to remove duplicates from lists in Python. Method #1 - Create a new list (simplest) 🔗 This is the easiest algorithm to code, but because it requires creating a new list, also requires more memory and is a bit slower.
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How to Check if a File Exists in Python
Dec 08, 2021 by Lane WagnerWhen working with files in Python, you’ll often need to check if a file exists before you do anything else with it, such as reading from or writing to it.
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How to Use Golang's Generics [Updated since 1.18]
Dec 06, 2021 by Lane WagnerGenerics in Go have been released with Go 1.18! This is one of the most eagerly-awaited features since the release of the language.
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Your Code isn't Correct
Nov 29, 2021 by Lane WagnerThere is a common trap that we fall into as developers, and it is believing that because some code “worked” that the code was written “correctly”.
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Coding Interviews - Why you shouldn't give homework
Nov 18, 2021 by Lane WagnerA while back I went through the interview process at a company I won’t name here.
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Python vs C++: The Best Language To Learn For You
Nov 17, 2021 by Meghan ReichenbachIt’s either a blessing or a curse when choosing to learn Python or C++ because there couldn’t be two more opposing languages to compare.
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PHP vs JavaScript: Which is Best for Web Development?
Nov 10, 2021 by Meghan ReichenbachWhen comparing programming languages, it’s not often that you come across two that actually work well together, but that happens to be the case when it comes to PHP and JavaScript.
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Node.js vs JavaScript: The Low-Down
Nov 09, 2021 by Zulie RaneSo you’re a fan of web development? Great! You’re probably already familiar with JavaScript (if not, check out our JavaScript course here) and may have heard of Node.
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Python vs PHP: 9 Critical Differences Examined
Nov 05, 2021 by Zulie RanePHP famously claims to be the backend programming language for just under 80% of the Internet.
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Ruby vs JavaScript: Which Language Should You Learn First?
Nov 05, 2021 by Meghan ReichenbachWhen broken down into core features – like programming style and code execution – JavaScript and Ruby seem deceivingly similar, but there are a few constitutional differences.
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The Best Product Managers Have The Worst Ideas
Nov 02, 2021 by Lane WagnerIt’s hard finding good product people. That fact is really a tragedy because they are probably the most important part of any product-focused organization.
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Ruby vs Python: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Choose
Oct 25, 2021 by Zulie RaneA ruby is a beautiful red gemstone; a python is a beautiful green snake. Aside from that, they’re both very popular programming languages.
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The 7 Best Ways to Learn Python
Oct 12, 2021 by Zulie RaneEveryone wants to know the best way to learn to code Python nowadays. It’s a great language, as I’ve written about before, with great career prospects and tons of useful features.
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19 Simple JavaScript Projects for Beginners [Updated for 2024]
Oct 08, 2021 by Zulie RaneReally good JavaScript projects for beginners can be tough to find. Sometimes they’re too hard, or assume too much prior knowledge.
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C# vs JavaScript: Choosing the Best Language for You
Oct 07, 2021 by Meghan ReichenbachJavaScript (JS), once regarded as simply a “glue language”, has gone on to become the most popular programming language in the world.
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17 Fascinating Python Projects for Beginners
Oct 06, 2021 by Zulie RaneI’ve made no secret of the fact that I love Python, and that I believe one of the best ways to learn Python is by finding an awesome project you care about to work on.
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Four-Course Python Data Structures and Algorithms Track Released
Oct 04, 2021 by Lane WagnerWe recently took a look at our course curriculum and felt that our current Learn Algorithms course, written in Go, would be better served if it covered Python instead.
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HTML vs CSS vs JavaScript Explained
Sep 27, 2021 by Jamie DunmoreHTML, CSS, and JavaScript are the most important tools in your arsenal for all your web design escapades.
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Well, We Might Have a Video Call for That!
Sep 27, 2021 by Lane WagnerThis article contains some of my thoughts on communications for distributed teams and is a response to No, we won’t have a video call for that!
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Node.js vs Golang: Compared Over 6 Key Areas
Sep 23, 2021 by Meghan ReichenbachIn 2009, the computer science world was blessed with two powerful tools: Golang and Node.js.
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Go vs C#: Compared Over 5 Key Areas
Sep 22, 2021 by Meghan ReichenbachGolang and C# offer a unique mixture of similarities and differences, having both been inspired by the same language, C.
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Rust vs Python in Data Science, Systems Development & More
Sep 15, 2021 by Meghan ReichenbachRust and Python contrast in a unique way because while they both provide back-end web support, Python thrives as a flexible and consistent language, while Rust makes a name for itself with raw power and speed.
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9 Outstanding Reasons to Learn Python for Finance
Sep 14, 2021 by Zulie RaneIf you’re thinking about dipping your toe into the finance sector for your career and you stumble across this article, you may be wondering, “How can Python help in finance?
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Python vs Java: Performance, Salary & More Compared
Sep 10, 2021 by Meghan ReichenbachComparing Python and Java is a bit like comparing boats and cars. They both get you from point A to B and are fun to show off, but that’s where the similarities end.
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Why Learn Python? 9 Key Reasons
Sep 09, 2021 by Zulie RaneSimple to learn, endlessly versatile, and perennially in demand by employers paying higher and higher salaries every year — it feels like there’s a million reasons to learn Python.