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Nick Remeslennikov Nick Remeslennikov
Updated on May 12, 2025

Null Coalescing Operator (??) in C# Explained

The null coalescing operator (??) in C# is a binary operator that simplifies the handling of null values. Here’s how it works.

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Renuka Patil Renuka Patil
Updated on May 08, 2025

63 Top Angular Interview Questions to Know

Angular is a popular front-end framework for web development. Prepare for your next interview with questions that cover core concepts and advanced topics.  

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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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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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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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Seyma Tas Seyma Tas
Updated on April 29, 2025

Garbage Collection in Python: A Tutorial

Garbage collection in Python is an automated memory management process that deletes objects when they’re no longer in use. Learn how it works.

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Sanketh Balakrishna Sanketh Balakrishna
Updated on April 29, 2025

How Data Replication Can Help You Get the Most Out of Your Database

Data replication is the process of creating multiple copies of data across different systems or locations. Here’s how it can help you get the most out of your database needs.

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