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It’s a known fact that there is a lack of gender diversity in the tech industry. While the companies and independent organizations are working to promote an open and inclusive environment, a lot of work needs to be done. However, a recent report from HackerRank suggests that things are slowly changing and the gender gap […]
Imagine a scenario where a programmer needs to follow a couple of tried and tested procedures to write code that becomes a part of a bigger program that needs some insightful contribution from another programmer. So, is the first programmer really needed? Can’t we find a robotic replacement for the same? In the past, GitHub […]
What if your access to your whole digital currency pile is restricted due to a person’s fault? What would you do? This isn’t a hypothetical scenario for some people who are holding popular cryptocurrency Ethereum in Parity digital wallet. Parity has warned users that due to a mistake by code contributor devops199, the library needed […]
In late 2014, Pi-Top, U.K.’s education startup raised about $200,000 on Indiegogo to fund its first DIY laptop. It was followed by pi-topCEED, a cheap desktop computer that’s powered by Raspberry Pi. Their latest offering, the new Pi-Top, is a new tinkering machine that you can assemble on your own using modular approach. Compared to […]
Short Bytes: What are the signs that you should look for before joining a coding class? Apart from the love for programming, there are some other points that could become a reason for learning programming. These reasons include the problem-solving skills, will to create something new and having a better control over one’s work and […]
Short Bytes: Smart programmers love to play with code and make their lives (and lives of others) easier. One such nerd, Simone Margaritelli, decided to hack his smart coffee machine and control the coffee-making process from his Terminal. He has even shared the client code on GitHub. For many programmers, coffee acts as the favorite caffeine delivery […]
Short Bytes: The 21st-century has witnessed the rise of restless coders. But the pressure and work environment have made their lives miserable. Platforms like Coding Confessional are beneficial for the coders to release the frustration and anger. Employees frustrated with their work life is not something strange to fall upon one’s ears. Even the fat salary […]
Short Bytes: Apart from learning how to code, an aspiring developer needs to cultivate some other skills. Stressing the importance of writing good English, ex-Microsoft engineer Mike Borozdin says that writing skills allow one to discover (and grab) new opportunities. He says that a developer can easily improve writing skills by keeping a blog. You might have […]
Short Bytes: The programming novices often struggle with the question “Should a coder use Google and Stack Overflow often?” Well, the answer to this question is a simple ‘yes’ as they are just another set of tools that help you learn new things and complete your job. Becoming an expert programmer is a skill that’s […]
Short Bytes: Bing has updated its Bing search engine with a unique feature that provides executable code directly in the search results. This has been made possible as a result of a partnership between Microsoft and HackerRank. Microsoft has partnered with the programming community website HackerRank to bring executable code snippets into Bing’s search results […]
Why you should learn to code? Apple Founder Steve Jobs once said in an interview: “I think everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think.” With the changing environment around us and the inclusion of computers in our personal space, technology and computers are now […]
Short Bytes: Sometimes it takes too much effort to fetch a cup of coffee, replying a couple emails, and some other small work at your job. The way it looks like, a programmer got irritated by these regular chores and decided to write some “hacker scripts” to get his job done. When you’ve got some […]