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Giorgos Myrianthous Giorgos Myrianthous
Updated on October 24, 2024

What Does “If __name__ == ‘__main__’” Do in Python?

__name__ is a special variable in Python. “If __name__== ‘__main__’” is a conditional statement that tells the Python interpreter under what conditions the main method should be executed.

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Wisdom Nwokocha Wisdom Nwokocha
Updated on October 23, 2024

Why Technical Writing Is Key to Product Success

Technical writing can be a strategic asset in a product’s success. Here’s why technical writers should be integrated into product development early and often.

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Vasu Sattenapalli Vasu Sattenapalli
Updated on October 17, 2024

What Should You Look for When Hiring a Prompt Engineer?

The burgeoning field of prompt engineering requires a specialized set of tools bridging both technical and soft skills. Our expert explains what to look for.

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Kailash Nirmal Kailash Nirmal
Updated on October 15, 2024

Docker Compose Up Command Explained

Docker compose-up is a command used to start a Docker application and all its services located in the YAML file. Here’s how it works.

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Jim Clyde Monge Jim Clyde Monge
Updated on October 10, 2024

How to Install Python on Windows

Python is one of the most popular and widely used programming languages. Learn three different ways to install it on Windows 10. 

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Luca Liu Luca Liu
Updated on October 10, 2024

How to Fix Error: Externally-Managed-Environment in Pip

Error: externally-managed-environment occurs when a package manager is managing a Python environment, preventing the use of pip. Here’s how to solve it.

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Chris Cook Chris Cook
Updated on October 09, 2024

How to Check for Log Errors With Jest

There are two ways to check for log errors with the JavaScript testing framework Jest: jest.fn() or jest.spyOn(). Here’s how to do it, with code.  

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Dorothea Reher Dorothea Reher
Updated on October 08, 2024

Python Date vs. Datetime Objects Explained

Python date is an object that’s used to represent the calendar date with no time of date, while a Python datetime object includes the date and time of day. Here’s how to use them.

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Yordan Ramchev Yordan Ramchev
Updated on October 08, 2024

How to Auto Import Vue Components in JavaScript

Setting up on-demand auto importing for Vue components makes it easier to eliminate typos in import paths and reduces final production build size. Learn more.

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Maryam A. Hassani Maryam A. Hassani
Updated on October 08, 2024

How Will AI Help With Game Testing?

Game developers are being pushed to the brink by the demands of the field. Our expert argues AI can help to lighten the load.

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