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Metin Kortak Metin Kortak
Updated on November 26, 2024

Getting Started With Version Control Systems

A version control system is a tool that allows developers to track changes to the codebase, manage multiple code versions and collaborate. Learn more.

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T.K. Keanini T.K. Keanini
Updated on November 21, 2024

Cybersecurity Tools Are Too Complicated. Here’s Why That’s a Problem.

There’s a growing gap in the cybersecurity market as tools become too complex and expensive for smaller businesses to implement. Here’s how to solve it. 

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Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar
Updated on November 20, 2024

A Guide to Callback Functions in JavaScript

A callback function in JavaScript is a function that’s called after the first function has completed its task. Learn more about how they’re used and when to use them.

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Mohamed Khey Mohamed Khey
Updated on November 19, 2024

How to Connect to SSH Without a Password

Secure shell protocol (SSH) enables secure data connection and remote command execution. Here’s how to configure SSH for passwordless logins.

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Kiranbir Sodhia Kiranbir Sodhia
Updated on November 19, 2024

Why Burnout Is on the Rise in Tech and How to Fix It

The tech industry has a burnout problem. Our expert examines why and what can be done to fix it.  

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Vikrant Bhalodia Vikrant Bhalodia
Updated on November 13, 2024

The Risks of Rushed Software Releases

If you give into the pressure to release your software before it’s ready, you forfeit the benefits that thoughtful development brings.

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Odumosu Matthew Odumosu Matthew
Updated on November 12, 2024

How to Format Dates in JavaScript

JavaScript offers a variety of ways to format dates, including using the date object, intl.DateTimeFormat and a number of date libraries. Here’s how to use each one. 

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Josias Hartmann Josias Hartmann
Updated on November 12, 2024

4 Tips for Using Chatbots in Your Business

Chatbots can handle more business processes than you think. Here’s what to consider.

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Odumosu Matthew Odumosu Matthew
Updated on November 11, 2024

Understanding “Using Namespace STD;” in C++ and Better Alternatives

In C++, the line “using namespace std” signals to the compiler to treat all names in the std like they’re from the global namespace. Here’s why that’s an issue.

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Jayanth Somineni Jayanth Somineni
Updated on November 11, 2024

How to Make API Calls in React With Examples

An API call in React refers to making a request to a web API from a React application. We can make an API call with: XMLHttpRequest, Fetch API or Axios.

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