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The job market in 2025 is evolving at breakneck speed, and the contenders for coveted positions are those who aren’t just relying on sheer grit – they’re armed with an impressive arsenal of software skills. Gone are the days when hard work alone secured success; today’s employers demand a blend...

Hi, I am trying to install VirtualBox on my Win11 laptop and had to download and install Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 package, then had to download Python Core Package and install it (there was no way that I could see to uncheck Python install), then had to download Win32 api but could not find...

Is it possible to alter 2 lines in notepad using edit/replace? I have a number of files, gcodes, that are in the format G00 Xnn Ynn G01 Xnn Ynn G01 Xnn Ynn G00 Xnn Ynn G01 Xnn Ynn G00 Xnn Ynn etc I would like to finish up with a line before each G00 Xnn Ynn line with G00 Z2 and before each...

Welcome to the exciting world of coding with Windows 11! This guide will take you from zero to hero, walking you through everything you need to kickstart your coding journey using the latest Microsoft operating system. Whether you're looking to dive into web development, app programming, or even...

If programming is your cup of tea—or you'd at least like to make it so—you've probably heard of Ruby. Known for its clean, minimal syntax, Ruby is like writing poetry that a computer actually understands. And while it doesn’t come pre-installed on Windows 11, you can get it up and running, along...

Big news for developers landed today: GitHub, the powerhouse developer platform owned by Microsoft, just announced that its AI programming assistant, Copilot, will now be free for all developers using Visual Studio Code (VS Code). This move, which solidifies GitHub's commitment to democratizing...

Brace yourselves, developers! Visual Studio Code (VS Code) v1.96 just landed, bringing a powerhouse of AI-driven updates and a sleeker coding experience you’d think came straight out of a sci-fi novel. Buckle up because we’re about to dive deep into the nitty-gritty of the latest VS Code...

Understanding Makefiles and their functionality can be a game changer, especially for programmers and developers who wish to streamline their build processes. If you've ventured into compiling programs, you have likely encountered Makefiles. They are integral to managing complex program builds...

Hey everyone, I'm currently working on integrating a barcode scanner into my Android application, and I'm encountering some challenges. I've been researching various libraries and APIs, but I'm struggling to find one that fits my requirements perfectly. Specifically, I need a solution that is...

This is a repost, now that ChatGPT is working again... Hi. I need some clarification and/or help with a multi-threaded application being debugged with Visual Studio. I notice that when I hit a breakpoint in a thread, it stops, and I can examine the status and values, but when I step to the...

Hi. I am still unable to properly post code on your site. The indentation get ignored. I tried backticks (```), tildas (~~~) and backticks with c++ (```c++). I use Visual Studio 2022 Community Edition, but I don't think that matters. When I post, I use Chrome, and I manually type the backticks...

Hi. I'm a retired computer/electronics engineer with 45 years of experience supporting Windows, Unix, Oracle, and networks of hand-held computers. I write straight C/C++, mostly using the WinAPI, but also MFC. I dabble with Visual Studio writing Windows programs, and I would like to share them...

After Windows 11 update KB5031455 on 10/27/2023, I began experiencing a problem in Microsoft Word (Office 2003) with the cut and paste feature. When I would highlight text in Winword, then attempt to paste it anywhere, even on the same page or to another Document file, or even in Notepad, it...

Hello to everyone. I'm now working on understanding preorder traversal in binary trees using C++, and I've been using material from a blog article on the subject. I've been trying to implement the code provided on the page, but I'm encountering some issues, and I was hoping someone here could...

Hi everyone, I am trying to reverse a linked list in Java. I have been following the tutorial on how to reverse a linked list, but I am having trouble understanding the recursive approach. Can anyone help me understand how to reverse a linked list using recursion in Java? Here is the code that...

Hi everyone, I'm currently learning about binary tree traversals, and I'm having trouble understanding preorder traversal in binary tree. Can someone please explain it to me in a simple way? I understand that preorder traversal visits the root node first, followed by the left subtree, and then...

Hello all, I am having issues understanding the code posted on this blog for the Longest Increasing Subsequence problem. I've been trying to implement the code, but I haven't been able to get the correct output. The code I've been trying to implement is as follows: def LIS(A): n = len(A)...

Note taking with text editors is the best way I've ever used. The real note taking software keep files locally which is risky for data loss when the operating fails or when the notebook is stolen. Word processors are too clunky and risky of data loss when crashed. Mozilla Composer is the fast...

Hi all! As an engineer, is it important to you how much of your code makes it into production? Do you frequently monitor the features and projects you deliver in production, even if it's not your direct responsibility?

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