Category: software development

  • 🐍 Python’s Scoping Surprise: The Need for the global Keyword

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    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…

  • Writing unit tests with the AI

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    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,…