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2/15/2018

Happy 72nd Birthday, ENIAC!

Learn more about the 1940s ENIAC computer system...

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1/15/2019

What would happen if a bitwise operator like ^ were applied to objects of a C++ user-defined class?

Type conversions and operator overloading affect how an operator behaves when applied to a user-defined class...

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12/15/2018

Why do people still use Python, C, C++, C#, and Java when there is Go?

If you chase every new progamming language, you won't have time to develop any software...

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12/14/2018

Will a game engine in Python be slower than one written in C++?

To make a performance comparison, you need to use solid and valid assumptions and keep them constant...

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12/6/2018

My Big Fat Rookie Mistake as a Software Design Engineer

Some software bugs can be costly, but if we learn from them, they can be invaluable...

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11/16/2018

How do I know when my software product is ready to release?

Discover how to know when your done, when you're ready to release your software product...

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10/16/2018

How long does it take to become proficient at ALL programming languages?

You're not expected to learn every programming language. Doing so is misguided. Do what professional developers do...

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10/10/2018

Why C Variadic Functions Need a Required First Parameter

Learn why a variadic function typically needs a first parameter to lead the way...

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10/4/2018

How long does it take to build a great programming language?

Creating a great, mainstream programming language takes time and effort, sometimes a lot of both...

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