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Yang Zhou Yang Zhou
Updated on June 17, 2025

Python: How to List Files in Directory

In this tutorial, you will learn 5 ways in Python to list all files in a specific directory. Methods include os.listdir(), os.walk(), the glob module and more.

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Vikas Solegaonkar Vikas Solegaonkar
Updated on June 17, 2025

Fauna: An Introduction

Are you interested in Fauna but not sure how to get started? This step-by-step tutorial will set you up for success — whether you’re looking for serverless or on-premises functionality.

Nick Babich Nick Babich
Updated on June 16, 2025

16 Rules of Effective UX Writing

UX writing is the process of creating the words users see, hear and interact with in a digital experience. Here are some rules for crafting great UX copy to help users make the most of your product.

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Olena Mostepan Olena Mostepan
Updated on June 16, 2025

Understanding the Design Trend That’s Taken Over AI

AI user interfaces are all nearly identical, preferring a minimal canvas with a text box to enter a prompt. Learn what’s behind the familiar pattern and what the future of AI design holds.  

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Alex Williams Alex Williams
Updated on June 16, 2025

What Is Middleware, and How Does It Work?

Middleware is an essential part of building great software because it helps different types communicate with each other. Our expert introduces you to the basics here.

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Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo
Updated on June 16, 2025

What Is HTML?

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is a markup language used to structure web pages and content for display in a web browser. It is used for text representation, defining web page and web content format, providing search engines with page context and more.

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Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo
Updated on June 16, 2025

What Is Linux?

Linux is a free, open-source operating system that is used to power various applications, ranging from mobile devices to a majority of the internet. Here’s how Linux works, how it’s used, its upsides and how to get started with Linux.

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Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo
Updated on June 16, 2025

What Is JavaScript?

JavaScript is a high-level, interpreted programming language that operates on both the client side and the server side in order to make web pages interactive.

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Harrie Bickle Harrie Bickle
Updated on June 16, 2025

How Multi-Utility NFTs Are Redefining the Digital Asset Landscape

Multi-utility NFTs expand on the functionality of collectible NFTs serving as rewards, security access and UX interfaces. Learn more.

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Isaac Evans Isaac Evans
Updated on June 16, 2025

Why Developer-First Security Is About Guardrails, Not Gates

Despite the promises of the “shift left,” how security is implemented is far more important than when. Our expert lays our a vision for a developer-first security posture based on guardrails, not gates..

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