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fromRealpython
1 month ago

Python Project: Build a Word Count Command-Line App - Real Python

The word count command (wc) is a foundational utility for counting lines, words, and bytes in files. This exercise explores its design via Python.
Python
fromRealpython
1 month ago

Execute Your Python Scripts With a Shebang - Real Python

The shebang line allows direct execution of scripts by specifying the interpreter.
#linux
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Scala
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

Static analysis proposed for shell programs

Semantics-driven static analysis promises to improve shell program reliability but faces challenges due to dynamic elements and command complexity.
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Ghost in the shell script: Boffins seek code correctness

Shell scripts can therefore be difficult to debug, develop, and maintain. And yet they're everywhere.
Software development
fromLogRocket Blog
4 months ago

Bash vs. Zsh: Key differences and when to use each - LogRocket Blog

Both Bash and Zsh are important and powerful tools used to perform advanced activities that may ordinarily not be available with GUI tools.
Python
#tech-support
Remote teams
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Glitchy taxi tech blew cover on steamy dispatch dalliance

The RF Guy uncovered unexpected communications in a taxi dispatch system while investigating a technical glitch.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

No, I can't help. This is the wrong helpdesk

Miscommunication and time zone ignorance in tech support roles can lead to frustrating experiences, especially when management fails to take corrective action.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Glitchy taxi tech blew cover on steamy dispatch dalliance

The RF Guy uncovered unexpected communications in a taxi dispatch system while investigating a technical glitch.
more#tech-support
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Techie pulled all-nighter that turned into an all-weekender

Even experienced professionals can make critical mistakes when fatigued.
fromAnarc
5 months ago

testing the fish shell

Current directory gets shortened, ~/wikis/anarc.at/software/desktop/wayland shows up as ~/w/a/s/d/wayland.
Bootstrapping
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Beta of Unix version 2 restored to life

The oldest machine-readable copy of Unix version 2 has been successfully revived, showcasing the importance of software preservation.
fromTheregister
8 months ago

A little knowledge about rm -rf a dangerous thing

Miles reminisced about the NeXT Cubes, saying, "Running at a blistering 25 MHz, these things were quick and had an amazing GUI. For command-line junkies, these were dreamy because you could Telnet into them from the campus dial-up service and work in the marvelous universe of a BSD Unix command line." This highlights the appeal of the NeXT Cubes both in terms of performance and user experience.
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