Intermediate Python: Pythonic file searches
Tips on writing more pythonic code, using searching in a file as an example
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40 signs you really are a lousy PHP programmer
raindoll 
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This is something I prefer to call my "programming list of shame". Although having a formal university education I have been guilty of every single... more »
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Limiting programming language choice
Limiting programming language choice in a company
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Several Exciting New Books For Web Developers
Some exciting new books for web developers by Apress and Manning publishers.
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11 Terrific Design Elements: From Books, For Web
Eleven simple design techniques from old French books that can punch up your web design in no time flat. From majuscules to patterns to kerning and... more »
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Why I love and hate statics in Java
I was chatting with some fellow geeks earlier this evening and it occurred to me that I've said to people that they should almost ALWAYS use static... more »
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Why Firefox Is a Web Designer’s Best Friend
Apart from the darn good web browser that it is, Firefox is also a web designer’s best friend. You can do almost all of your web page testing within... more »
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AS3 3D Physics Engine : WOW-Engine
WOW-Engine is a free AS3 open source physics engine written by Seraf ( Jérôme Birembaut ) capable to handle positions in a 3D environment.
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Yahoo Implements OpenID; Massive Win For The Project
Kirill Grouchnikov via techcrunch.com
The rumor last week was that Google (as well as Verisign and IBM) were mulling over the idea of joining the OpenID 2.0 single sign-on framework. But... more »
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A brief reintroduction to Yahoo! Pipes
A brief reintroduction to Yahoo! Pipes - Part 1 of 5
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How to Write a Killer "How to" Article in 7 Easy Steps
The most effective strategy that I've used to date to promote myself online, establish my expertise, and develop a following has been to write at... more »
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25 Beautiful, Minimalistic Website Designs - Part 2
A second gallery of excellent minimalistic designs.
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Exploiting PHP SELF
Eric Butera emailed me with a very interesting topic about protecting against PHP_SELF exploits. I thought it might be a good idea to gather a few... more »
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Books that influenced my software development career
I was thinking about IT books that influenced my software development career and was of great value to me, I came up with this list of 11 books
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7 top advices to program like a master
I’d like to share some of the good programming habits I’ve acquired and still struggle to master everyday. Don’t expect me to give you some regex... more »
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Becoming a Freelance Web Worker: Part 2, Finding Work Online
Freelance web work gives you the flexibility to work for clients anywhere in the world, drastically increasing the size of your target market. Because... more »
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15 Best Color Tools for Web Designers
A reference worth bookmarking for designers. Most of them you have probably seen and used, but still a handy reference.
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Is There Anything Developers WON'T Do For a Pizza?
Need more productivity from your software development staff? Need 'em to put in more hours to get a project done on time? Buy 'em a pizza and hand out... more »
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Who needs a browser, Qt Jambi just got one?
There is almost always room for a browser in a desktop application. You might need to show some help pages, documents, formated source code, xml or... more »
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Building Credibility: 11 Ways to Show You’re a Professional
Winning a job in the freelance world often comes down to who is the more credible and more professional candidate. It’s a sad fact, but many... more »
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Are we becoming Java Dinosaurs?
I was trying to think specifically when a developer, who codes in a specific programming language, is starting to become a dinosaur. It's not his/her... more »
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A Programmer, Not A Translator
I did some interviews for a company for hiring some programmer positions. The company wanted to hire Java experts, wherein I think lies a problem, but... more »
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Tips for "Going Pro" as a Coder
It’s been a long while since I’ve gone into this whole coding gig now, and I wanted to share some of my secrets of the trade with the community about... more »
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Zed Shaw - Exposing the ‘Ghetto’
Now, I know that everyone who read Zed Shaw’s rant towards most of the Ruby and Rails communities will have an opinion on this. But I’ll give my own... more »
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