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Quazi Nafiul Islam Quazi Nafiul Islam
Updated on July 09, 2025

What Is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?

An IDE is designed to help developers write, compile and debug their code more efficiently.

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Kyle Brill Kyle Brill
Updated on July 09, 2025

What Is Rapid Application Development (RAD)?

RAD is an iterative software development methodology that prioritizes rapid prototyping, user involvement and fast delivery of high-quality software products.

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Ezekiel Oladejo Ezekiel Oladejo
Updated on July 08, 2025

How to Fix ‘__dirname Is Not Defined in ES Module Scope’

The ”_dirname is not defined in ES module scope” error occurs when you use _dirname in an ES module. Here’s how to fix it. 

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Estefanía García Gallardo Estefanía García Gallardo
Updated on July 08, 2025

What Is Meteor?

Meteor is an open-source, full-stack JavaScript framework that offers access to thousands of libraries to help with web development. It's ideal for creating quick prototypes of web, desktop and mobile applications.

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Sean Benhur Sean Benhur
Updated on July 08, 2025

Guide to Python Logging

Use this tool to keep track of and back up your hard work.

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Adam Thomas Adam Thomas
Updated on July 08, 2025

What Is a Content Management System (CMS)?

A CMS helps companies and individuals manage their digital content. Here’s how they work and some examples of popular content management systems.

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Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo
Updated on July 08, 2025

What Is Git?

Git is the most widely used version control system for software development. It ensures developers will be able to revert back to specific past versions of their work.

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Estefanía García Gallardo Estefanía García Gallardo
Updated on July 08, 2025

What Is Intranet?

An intranet is a private network used by organizations to improve secure communication, collaboration and information sharing between authorized users.

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Lukas Oppermann Lukas Oppermann
Updated on July 08, 2025

Creating an NPM-Only Build Step for JavaScript — the Easy Way

When writing front-end code, don’t overlook the capabilities your Node.js package manager already has.

Margo Steines Margo Steines
Updated on July 01, 2025

11 Largest Software Companie

These software companies build programs and applications for computers, mobile phones and other devices.

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