Lesson 2: Mastering File Permissions – Or, How to Lock Your Files Like a Pro Hacker
Posted on September 10, 2024
| 4 minutes
| 743 words
| Viktor Holovin
• Other languages: Italiano, Українська, Русский, Polacco
Lesson 2: Mastering File Permissions – Or, How to Lock Your Files Like a Pro Hacker
So, you’ve played around with the Linux Terminal and now you’re feeling a little bit like a wizard. But hold onto your wizard hat, because today we’re diving into file permissions! You’ll learn how to keep your files safe from prying eyes—or open them up for everyone to see, depending on how generous you’re feeling. 😎
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Lesson 3: If-Else Statements - Making Decisions Like a Pro
Posted on September 10, 2024
| 3 minutes
| 522 words
| Viktor Holovin
• Other languages: Italiano, Українська, Русский, Polacco
Lesson 3: If-Else Statements - Making Decisions Like a Pro
Introduction
Imagine you’re at a restaurant, and the waiter asks, “Pizza or pasta?” In your mind, you’re running an if-else statement. If you’re in the mood for pizza, you choose pizza. Otherwise, it’s pasta time. Simple, right?
Well, in Python (and in life, because we’re all coders of our destiny), we do the exact same thing. Except, in Python, these decisions come with a lot less risk of indigestion.
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Lesson 1: Welcome to the Linux Terminal - Where the Magic Happens!
Posted on September 9, 2024
| 3 minutes
| 519 words
| Viktor Holovin
• Other languages: Italiano, Українська, Русский, Polacco
Lesson 1: Welcome to the Linux Terminal - Where the Magic Happens!
Welcome to the first lesson in our series on the Linux Terminal! If you’re imagining the terminal as a cold, scary, text-only land of confusing commands, don’t worry—you’re not alone! But by the end of this lesson, you’ll see it as the magic wand that every Linux wizard needs. And trust me, you’ll be slinging commands like a pro in no time!
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Lesson 2: Variables and Data Types - Why You Need to Know Where Your Pizza Is Stored!
Posted on September 9, 2024
| 3 minutes
| 562 words
| Viktor Holovin
• Other languages: Italiano, Українська, Русский, Polacco
Lesson 2: Variables and Data Types - Why You Need to Know Where Your Pizza Is Stored!
Welcome back to the second lesson of our Python course! 🎉 After learning how to kickstart Python in our first session, today we’re diving into the magical world of variables and data types. Yeah, I know, it sounds a bit dull, but think of variables as magical boxes where you can store… well, anything, even pizza! 🍕
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Python for Beginners: The Easiest Step into Coding (with a Dash of Django)
Posted on September 9, 2024
| 6 minutes
| 1091 words
| Viktor Holovin
• Other languages: Italiano, Українська, Русский, Polacco
Python for Beginners: The Easiest Step into Coding (with a Dash of Django)
Greetings, fellow soon-to-be Pythonista! 🐍
If you’ve ever thought about entering the world of programming, Python is that friendly neighborhood language waving at you from across the street, saying, “Hey, I got you covered!” It’s not just for coders who wear glasses and debate whether Vim or Emacs is better (by the way, I’m team Vim — more on that in a later post).
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Lesson 1: Python - Let's Start the Fun!
Posted on September 8, 2024
| 5 minutes
| 996 words
| Viktor Holovin
• Other languages: Italiano, Українська, Русский, Polacco
Lesson 1: Python - Let’s Start the Fun!
Welcome, Fellow Python Enthusiast! 🐍
Alright, you’ve decided to embark on the grand adventure of learning Python! Don’t worry, this isn’t some snooze-fest like high school math (sorry, math lovers). Python is like that cool, laid-back teacher who lets you eat snacks in class while you learn. So grab your coffee, tea, or whatever fuels your brain, and let’s dive in.
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Tech Myths Busted: What Everyone Thinks About Programming (And Why It’s Not True)
Posted on September 8, 2024
| 5 minutes
| 1064 words
| Viktor Holovin
• Other languages: Italiano, Українська, Русский, Polacco
Tech Myths Busted: What Everyone Thinks About Programming (And Why It’s Not True)
Ah, programming! That mystical land of code, where wizards type like they’re playing the piano, solve complex problems with a sip of coffee, and occasionally hack into the Matrix (or at least pretend to). Or so the myths go. But don’t worry—I’m here to bust those myths wide open. Spoiler: programming isn’t nearly as magical as Hollywood makes it seem, but it’s a heck of a lot more fun than trying to figure out your tax returns!
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Why You Need to Learn Java: The Secret to Unlocking the Universe (Or Just Getting a Job)
Posted on September 2, 2024
| 4 minutes
| 792 words
| Viktor Holovin
• Other languages: Italiano
Why You Need to Learn Java: The Secret to Unlocking the Universe (Or Just Getting a Job)
So, you’ve heard of Java, huh? Maybe someone whispered it to you at a tech meetup, or perhaps you stumbled across it while Googling “how to make a million dollars coding.” Whatever brought you here, welcome! Today, we’re going to explore why learning Java isn’t just a good idea—it’s a brilliant one. And I promise to keep it fun because, let’s face it, coding can be as dry as a week-old sandwich without a little humor.
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What Is an Enterprise Application in Java? A Hilarious Journey into the Land of Big Java Apps (And Why You Need This)
Posted on September 1, 2024
| 4 minutes
| 653 words
| Viktor Holovin
• Other languages: Italiano
What Is an Enterprise Application in Java? A Hilarious Journey into the Land of Big Java Apps (And Why You Need This)
Introduction
Alright, let’s cut to the chase—what the heck is an “enterprise application” in Java, and why should you, dear beginner, care? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to take a wild ride through the world of big, beefy Java applications that run the show behind the scenes of your favorite companies. You might not know it yet, but by the end of this post, you’ll be convinced that enterprise apps are the superheroes of the digital world—and you’re going to want to start building your own.
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My Wild Ride Through the World of Programming Languages: From C# Heartbreak to Java Love Affair
Posted on August 30, 2024
| 5 minutes
| 1030 words
| Viktor Holovin
• Other languages: Italiano, Українська, Русский, Polacco
My Wild Ride Through the World of Programming Languages: From C# Heartbreak to Java Love Affair
Introduction
Ah, the world of programming languages—it’s like a dating pool, except instead of swiping left or right, you’re smashing your head against the keyboard until something finally works. Over the past 14 years, I’ve had my fair share of heartbreaks, love affairs, and one-night stands with various languages. From C# to Python, Java to TypeScript, and even a torrid fling with Markdown, my journey has been anything but dull.
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