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Dr. Derek Austin Dr. Derek Austin
Updated on January 22, 2023

How to Check Data Types in JavaScript Using Typeof

The JavaScript typeof operator is a useful and easy way to check the type of a variable in your code. It can be used to determine if data is an array, boolean or other.

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Edoardo Romani Edoardo Romani
Updated on January 18, 2023

What Is a Software Requirement Specification?

A software requirement specification describes what the product does and how we expect it to perform. It is is the main point of reference for the entire team.

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Oğuzhan Öztürk Oğuzhan Öztürk
Updated on January 18, 2023

What Are SMB Ports?

SMB Ports are typically used for file sharing. The SMB protocol allows programs and services on networked computers to communicate with each other.

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Estefanía García Gallardo Estefanía García Gallardo
Updated on January 17, 2023

What Is a Monolithic Application?

Monolithic applications are built as a single unit that includes all of the application's components including APIs, services, databases and load balancers.

Artturi Jalli Artturi Jalli
Updated on January 17, 2023

What Is Firmware?

Firmware is like software that makes your hardware work. Here’s everything you need to know about firmware and why it’s important to your devices.

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Sarang Narkhede Sarang Narkhede
Updated on January 17, 2023

What Is SDK?

An SDK is a collection of dedicated tools that enable engineers to build desktop, mobile and web products faster and in a more standardized way.

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Artturi Jalli Artturi Jalli
Updated on January 17, 2023

What Is Source Code?

Source code is foundational to computer program and acts as written instructions that guide a program’s execution.

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Estefanía García Gallardo Estefanía García Gallardo
Updated on January 17, 2023

What Is Intranet?

Intranet are private networks used by organizations to improve secure communication, collaboration and information sharing between authorized users.

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Indhumathy Chelliah Indhumathy Chelliah
Updated on January 13, 2023

10 Ways to Convert Lists to Dictionaries in Python

Converting lists to dictionaries in Python is valuable to get the data in the form that you need. Here are 10 different ways to accomplish this.

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Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on January 11, 2023

Is Dark Mode Better Than Light Mode for Coding?

From readability to personal preference, there are many reasons why programmers are turning to dark mode.

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