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Sardar Mudassar Ali Khan Sardar Mudassar Ali Khan
Updated on May 07, 2025

NOLOCK in SQL Server Explained

The NOLOCK hint in SQL Server allows a SELECT statement to bypass shared locks to read data from a table. Here’s what to know about its advantages and risks.

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Aneeqa Khan Aneeqa Khan
Updated on May 07, 2025

Throttling vs. Debouncing Explained

Throttling is a technique that limits the amount a function can be executed over a period of time, while debouncing delays the execution of the function. Here’s how they work. 

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Yevhen Shchyholiev Yevhen Shchyholiev
Updated on May 07, 2025

What Is the Future of ORM in .NET Development?

What’s next for ORMs in .NET? From EF Core 10.0 to microORMs and visual tools, our expert explores the trends shaping modern, scalable data access strategies.

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Eric Marshall Eric Marshall
Updated on May 06, 2025

What Is Vibe Coding?

Vibe coding is a programming approach where developers describe their project in plain, human language to an AI system and let it generate code from their prompts.

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Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on May 05, 2025

Why AI Is Making SaaS and Business Intelligence Tools Obsolete

AI promises to make software individual again.

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Apu Pavithran Apu Pavithran
Updated on May 05, 2025

What Is Screen Hacking?

Our expert explains the newest cybersecurity threat and how to keep your devices safe.

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Vikrant Bhalodia Vikrant Bhalodia
Updated on May 02, 2025

5 Top Scripting Languages to Know

Our expert explains the difference between programming and scripting languages and lists some of the most common ones.

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Justin Giardina Justin Giardina
Updated on May 01, 2025

4 Tips for Optimizing Data Backup and Recovery Costs

Data backup and recovery involves ensuring that your business can maintain continuity amidst disaster. Our expert offers tips for keeping costs under control.

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Guillermo Martínez Espina Guillermo Martínez Espina
Updated on April 30, 2025

Cls vs. Self: Understanding Method Types in Python

In Python, the keyword cls is used to access a class method, while the keyword self is used to access an instance method. Learn more about the differences between cls and self and how they relate to certain method types in Python.

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Vinay Goel Vinay Goel
Updated on April 30, 2025

How to Use Generative AI Without Losing Your Job

Don’t get fired for using ChatGPT or other AI tools. Here's what how to use generative AI safely and avoid career ending security mistakes.

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