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by twunde 15y ago
For you that I'd say start with Python. It's used for software development, scripting, system administration and web development which seems to hit everything you want. I'd check out udacity's cs 101 which teaches how to build a search engi
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cute trick. I'll definitely use it as an extra security measure next time I'm working on something that leaks an id in the source
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I'd be interested in how many people are actually tracking the users with it disabled (Remember that Google Analytics can't track them since it uses JS)
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PS I actually came from a Python/C++/PHP background and started working on Perl. Frankly there's not a whole lot of difference between the 3 languages in what they can do. All have reusable packages like CPAN/Ruby gems/ Python's eggs using
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by twunde 15y ago
I would suggest Ruby for a few reasons. Perl is so similar to Python especially in its strengths that you would be primarily using one or the other. Ruby has great web framework support with tons of resources and plenty of people for both S
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It still needs work, like requiring reasonable suspicion of child pornography, but it is significantly better. Also if anyone can confirm whether or not that Reported in House means that the actual bill that has been fixed and that it is no
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Its worth noting that the RH (reported in house) version of the bill is significantly better. This requires logging only ip addresses and only for 12 months AND the response may only be compelled by a government entity. (1) A comm
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Python I love because it forces me to write readable code. Every so often I write some PHP code that eventually after being rewritten again and again becomes a little sphaghetti-ish. I also like Perl because it offers choice as well as an e
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SOPA/Protect IP ACT: How to make a difference
6 points by twunde 15y ago|1 comments
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And of course when you do discuss it make sure to mention the term "weaponized censorship" at least 3 times while talking. Repetition will keep the phrase in a person's mind so that when they discuss it with someone else or write a blog po
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It needs to hit mainstream media, not just the ones who read hacker news, reddit. You need to be able to explain to your aunt (the one who still uses Windows XP) what this bill does and why they should care succinctly. One of the best ways
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Craft Coffee has special holiday boxes for sale, or you can get someone a subscription. http://craftcoffee.com/
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Instead of Perl, Python would probably be a better alternative. Python is very readable, easy to learn, and helps ingrain good coding practices, plus there are tons of online lessons including Khan Academy, InventwithPython.com, with a more
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xrl.us is a url-shortening/redirect service like bit.ly It also happens to be where perlbrew is hosted ( http://xrl.us/perlbrewinstall ). If you're worried you can always go to the page in your browser and it will send you to the github-hos
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Modern Perl One Line Installation For MaxOSX, Linux/Unix
3 points by twunde 15y ago|2 comments