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Choosing data structures in different languages

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:41:32 +0400

Do you know about linked lists ?

As a Python programmer, it’s a data structure that I rarely see in the wild. Why is that?

In this post, I’ll show you an example where using an array is simpler than using a linked list in Python when compared to C.

The problem

We have a program that will accept lines of input containing 10 integers separated by a space. For example 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10.

Using the right tool for the job

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:41:29 +0400

In the tech industry, there’s the concept of using the right tool for the job.

But what does right tool mean anyway? If you compare tool X and Y, what attributes should X contain to make it superior than Y at a particular task?

Some people say that the right tool is the one that uses the least resources. So to build a web app, use Go . To build a desktop app, use native libraries and languages provided by Microsoft or Apple. To build mobile apps, use Kotlin or Swift.

My Tmux and Neovim workflow.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:36:47 +0400

Tmux and Neovim can provide a nice minimalistic dev environment. Here’s how I set this up.

Django Templates for Pros

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:38:56 +0400

Learn about how powerful Django templates are before reaching for a frontend framework.

OpenBSD is the Perfect OS post Nuclear Apocalypse

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:35:31 +0400

If you’re lucky enough to survive a nuclear apocalypse, you will inevitably start looking for things to do.

You can forget about Facebook and TikTok because the Internet will most likely be down unless Elon Musk decides to go to Mars without Starlink but he most likely will take his Internet with him.

So what are you supposed to do other than play with rocks and meditate all day long?

KeepassXC vs Bitwarden

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:18:05 +0400

I’ve been using KeepassXC for a while now but it’s never worked quite well in browsers or on mobile.

Both the browser extensions and mobile apps fail to detect login and password fields most of the time and I’m forced to go the copy and paste route to login to website and apps.

Copying and pasting is less secure because you lose the automatic host checking. For example, an attacker could email you a link to awd.amazon.com where you’ll enter your email and password for aws.amazon.com. With automatic host checking, the app will not provide you with login details for awd.amazon.com and you’ll be able to notice that it’s a phishing attempt.

Using fmt with Vim

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 21:27:37 +0400

I just discovered a nice tool called fmt. According to the man page, it formats paragraphs in a text document for better readability.

I write a lot of markdown with lines that are too long to be readable because formatting lines manually distracts me from the actual writing task. That’s where an automatic tool like fmt comes in.

Of course, you can point entire files at it but since I use Hugo with shortcodes and frontmatter and I don’t want fmt to mess those up, I like to control which lines it formats. That’s why I use it in Vim.

Receive Linux system stats via email

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:21:25 +0400

Keeping track of the state of your Linux system is important. What better way to do that than by having Linux send you an email?

Cookiecutter templates are no good

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:46:13 +0400

Cookiecutter templates sound ingenious in theory but in practice…

Why Ruby is More Readable than Python

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:48:16 +0400

Ruby and Python are quite similar but what makes Ruby more readable?

The definitive guide to modeling polymorphism in Django

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:11:39 +0400

Find out how to use a single model to represent multiple types of data in Django.

5 Third-Party Apps Every Serious Django Project Should Include

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 21:31:00 +0400

These 5 apps will save you a lot of time and prepare your Django project for production.

The cheapest way to host your Django app

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:11:39 +0400

Find out how to save a ton of money when hosting a Django app for your new SaaS.

What to do on a brand new Linux server.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:35:32 +0400

Learn how to setup and secure a freshly bought Linux server.

Schedule Django Background Tasks using Systemd Timers

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:00:11 +0400

Learn how to easily schedule background tasks using Django management commands and Systemd.

Stop Using Multiple Django Settings Files

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:12:03 +0400

Learn why using multiple settings files causes Django projects to become hard to manage.

How to name CSS color variables

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:45:06 +0400

Copying and pasting color codes is fine when you’re testing stuff but code needs to be both maintainable and scalable, so, name your variables. Here’s how…

Save Existing Files to Django Models

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:04:15 +0400

Learn how to use local or remote files to populate a Django model.

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