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How would you run your coding bootcamp?
If you were the leader of a coding bootcamp, how would you do lead?
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Do you feel a little bad when somebody points out an obvious mistake?
I recently had somebody point out an obvious mistake in the way I printed a 2D list, which made me feel pretty bad. I eventually got over it, but I wanted to ask if any of you have had a similar ...
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What are your thoughts on mocking frameworks vs. hand rolled implementations for unit tests?
I used to love mocking frameworks, but over the past couple of years, I've concluded that it's simpler to create an in-memory test double. I came to that conclusion because I found that mocking calls ...
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Implications of subinterpreters in Python 3.13
I have experience with using threads in Python, but I came to know that a concept of subinterpreters will be introduced in Python 3.13. I wanted to get the community's thoughts and opinions on a ...
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Importance of Non-Technical Skills
What do you think? How important is possessing non-technical skills like effective communication, time management, problem-solving, and business acumen to a developer’s ability to create impactful ...
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Dealing with Impostor Syndrome
Even though I have been coding and building projects for more than 6 years now, I still struggle with impostor syndrome, largely because I am a self-taught developer. If you've successfully overcome ...
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Best Practices for Rendering Reusable HTML Components in PHP
In PHP, I have been using functions to render reusable HTML components instead of using `include` or `require`. This approach allows me to pass parameters and dynamically modify the generated output. ...
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How to implement real-time notifications in a PHP application?
I'm working on a PHP application where I need to implement real-time notifications (similar to Facebook or Slack). The notifications should be sent to users without requiring them to refresh the page. ...
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Best approach for scheduling recurring tasks in PHP?
Hey, community! I'm developing a system in PHP, hosted on a Linux server, and I need to implement recurring tasks, such as executing a job every 7 days or monthly. Since I don’t have much experience ...
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Is NodeJS a programming language?
Is Node.js a programming language, or is it something else? Why do people often compare it to other programming languages?
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Is React a programming language?
Is React a programming language? I am asking this question because I have read somewhere about react as a programming language. I am confused on this if it's not a programming language then why some ...
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Should we migrate to React 19?
React 19 is finally here, but it feels like it still has a long way before being production-ready. The migration from React 18 isn’t straightforward, especially with breaking changes like removing ...
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How do I implement a wallet in my website like fiverr, upwork and shopify handles the payments
So, I am junior web developer I want to add a system in my website for payments like fiverr, upwork or shopify works. There will be a wallet in my website you can say, when user will first login then ...
Why does PHP have a "bad reputation" among some developers? Does it still have a strong future?
I’ve often come across developers who dismiss PHP, saying it's outdated or lacking compared to other languages. But personally, I’ve found PHP to be reliable and effective, especially when using ...
How to Present Work Effectively
I'm looking for advice on how to relay all the work I've done, especially during sprint demos so that it's engaging and clear for everyone in the company. I'm interested in tips and tricks for ...
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