Author: space8
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Why Your iPhone Can’t Replace Your Kindle or iPad
The Myth of the Single Universal Gadget. We’ve all thought it: “I have a top-tier iPhone… why do I need an iPad? Or a separate Kindle Paperwhite? The truth is, relying on one device for every task—especially reading—is often a compromise, not an advantage. Let’s dispel the idea that a powerful smartphone means you don’t…
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🐍 Python’s Scoping Surprise: The Need for the global Keyword
Python is a dynamically typed language that handles variable creation differently than statically typed languages like C++, C#, or Java. In Python, the act of assigning a value (=) defines the variable by binding a name to an object. This model works seamlessly until you attempt to re-assign a global variable inside a function. Imaging…
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“Letter from an Unknown Woman” by Zweig: A Psychological Analysis and Lessons for Healthy Relationships
Stefan Zweig’s “Letter from an Unknown Woman” is a profound and tragic story that, from the perspective of modern psychology, serves as a vivid example of maladaptive behavior and unhealthy relationship patterns. The main character, who dedicates her entire life to a platonic love for a man who doesn’t even remember her, makes a series…
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Are PS5 Games expensive?
Spoiler: yes and no I became a PS5 user when my kids turned seven and nine, and I wanted to introduce them to the world of top-notch video games. Why not a desktop PC? Well, for younger kids, the ergonomics simply don’t work. It’s much more convenient for them to sit together on the sofa,…
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Writing unit tests with the AI
Developers often find writing comprehensive unit tests a tedious task. The iterative nature of the process – write, review, refine, re-run, and debug – can be time-consuming and demotivating. While Test-Driven Development (TDD) can mitigate some of this burden, it doesn’t eliminate the need for extensive test coverage, especially for complex validation logic. In 2025,…
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Top 10 detective novels by Agatha Christie
Here’s our version of top 10 detective novels by Agatha Christie, celebrated for their clever plots, iconic characters, and enduring appeal: 1. Murder on the Orient Express(1934) 2. And Then There Were None(1939) 3. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd(1926) 4. The ABC Murders(1936) 5. Death on the Nile(1937) 6. A Murder is Announced(1950) 7. The…
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Top 10 Batman movies
Top 10 Batman movies that are often considered the best, based on popularity, critical acclaim, and cultural impact: 1. The Dark Knight (2008) Director: Christopher Nolan 2. Batman Begins (2005) Director: Christopher Nolan 3. The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Director: Christopher Nolan 4. Batman (1989) Director: Tim Burton 5. Batman Returns (1992) Director: Tim Burton…
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Revolutionize Your Internal IT Training: Leverage Existing Courses & Focus on What Matters
The Pitfalls of Traditional Internal IT Training I know many IT companies that organize internal trainings on various technologies in order to improve the knowledge and skills of employees and maintain their level up to date to meet existing market demands. At the same time, the approach to developing internal trainings often looks like this:…
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The best equipment for software developer in 2023
In this article, I’ll be sharing my personal experiences, insights, and thoughts on the evolution of laptops over the past five to seven years, and how it has impacted my work. The good news or bad news is that there haven’t been any significant achievements in CPU performance increases. For instance, an Intel i5 running…