Programming Leftovers
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Finally upgraded FlatPress
DreamHost finally bugged me to upgrade FlatPress from my super-old version running PHP 7 to the latest one running PHP 8.1. Making a tiny blog post just to test it — hope this works!
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Differences Between Software and Computer Engineering
For those considering a tech career, it’s important to know the difference between software engineering and computer engineering.
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LLVM 16.0.0 Release
LLVM 16.0.0 is now available!
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Why Python Mostly Replaced Perl
Both Perl and Python are powerful scripting languages that are used extensively in software development, system administration, and data analysis. Here are some key differences between the two languages: In recent years, Python has become the preferred language for many tasks, particularly in the areas of data science, machine learning, and web development.
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What are the Benefits of Lambdas in Java
Lambda expressions were introduced in Java 8, and they provide several benefits over traditional anonymous inner classes. Some of the benefits of lambdas in Java include: Overall, the use of lambdas in Java can lead to more concise and readable code, improved code reuse, and improved performance. Here is an example.
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How to Use the Java 8 Stream API to Perform Filtering, Mapping, and Reduction operations
The Java 8 Stream API is the best choice when it comes to working with collections.
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Sure, here’s an example of how to create and use a custom exception in Java:
Custom exceptions should be used when you want to handle specific error scenarios in your application that are not covered by the built-in exception classes in Java. When you throw a custom exception, you can provide a more meaningful and specific error message that describes the reason for the exception.
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The Problem with Overusing Static Variables and Methods in Java
Static variables and methods are shared among all instances of a class and can be accessed without creating an object of that class. While static variables and methods can be useful in certain situations, overusing them can lead to code that is difficult to test, maintain, and extend.
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Why is Proper Exception Handling Important in Java
A common bad practice in Java programming is not properly handling exceptions. Java has a robust exception handling mechanism, but not using it properly can lead to unexpected behavior and errors in your program.
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Why is It a Bad Idea to Solve Programming (Java) problems with if statements
Using if statements to solve Java problems is not necessarily a bad idea, as if statements are a fundamental part of the language and are used extensively in programming.
More on LLVM:
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LLVM 16.0.0 released [LWN.net]
Version 16.0.0 of the LLVM compiler suite has been released. As usual, the list of changes is long; see the specific release notes for LLVM, Clang, Libc++, and others linked from the announcement.