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Why memory management matters and how Python developers can use generators and scoped variables to improve performance.
In today’s fast-paced digital world, optimising the memory usage of your code is critical, especially when dealing with large datasets or high-traffic applications. In Python, memory efficiency isn't just about saving space; it’s about enhancing performance, reducing costs, and ensuring smooth operations across platforms. Whether you’re developing applications on a local server...
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Addressing inconsistencies in function returns within development teams
In our...
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Setting up CKAN in a Docker environment can sometimes require some additional...
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In this article, we will walk through a series of common Linux commands used for...
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When working with code in Visual Studio Code, you may need to search for...
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Installing software on a Windows machine can sometimes require elevated privileges, especially when making changes to system-wide settings or configurations. One example is the MySQL Workbench, a widely-used tool for managing MySQL databases. In this article, we’ll walk through how to install MySQL Workbench using an elevated command prompt, rather than installing it directly through the graphical interface. This method ensures you have the necessary permissions to complete the installation...
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Versioning is an important aspect of any mobile app development process. In...
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Working on a project where the JSON dataset contains over 460,000 named records,...
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If you're working with a large codebase in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) and need...
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In today's security-conscious world, enforcing HTTPS on your web applications is...
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Working with Docker can be a rewarding but occasionally frustrating experience, especially when dealing with development libraries and extensions that rely on external repositories. In this article, I’ll walk you through the trials and errors I encountered while setting up PECL and APCu in a PHP 8.2 Docker container. The process was full of lessons, dead ends, and ultimately, a working solution.
The goal: Installing APCu via PECL in Docker
The main goal was to install APCu (Alternative...
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Introduction
For a while now, one persistent issue has been bugging me: a...
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When working on Drupal projects, especially in a collaborative environment, it’s...
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If you're working with Drupal on an Ubuntu 24.04 server, it's common to use the...
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Maintaining a Drupal site is usually smooth sailing once the environment is...