April 13, 2010
I’m excited to share with you my first typo3 extension.
It’s a front end plugin that lets you display a customized google search engine on your website. The search engine uses ajax technology and has tabs feature, so you can switch between different types of results without reloading the page.
You can download the extension from the typo3 forge project page. You can also access the svn repository and contribute to the code.
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April 2, 2010
jordanlund 4 points 1 year ago[-] Confession time… I always get confused about which one is the slash and which one is the backslash. I end up calling them “the one on the question mark” and “the one not on the question mark”. Or / and \ for short.
zem 45 points 1 year ago[-] Here’s a simple trick: \ leans back / leans forward
grantrules 27 points 1 year ago[-] _ is a slash that got tired and lay down.
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March 29, 2010
Description: GNUSL3S LINUX OS is a versatile and comprehensive distribution that comes with a rich selection of pre-installed software for various purposes. Whether you are a molecular biologist, an IT security professional, a system administrator, or a home server user, you will find the tools and applications you need in this distribution. You can boot from the DVD and enjoy a user-friendly graphical interface, useful recovery tools, and current libraries.
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March 27, 2010
I am happy to share with you my first Google Chrome extension.
It is a collection of Typo3 reference manuals that I have compiled from the typo3.org website.
It may not be the coolest extension out there, but it has been useful to me. 🙂
This Google Chrome extension is for:
• Those who have a slow or unreliable internet connection. For example, in India. • And those who prefer to stay in the browser while reading or searching something in the Typo3 swx reference manuals.
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March 23, 2010
If you are using a Linux-based operating system and you want to know which specific distribution and version you have installed, there is a simple command that can help you with that. Just open a terminal window and type the following:
cat /etc/issue This will display the name and the release number of your Linux distribution. For example, if you are using Debian 4.0, the output will look like this:
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March 22, 2010
Scrum is an agile development model that allows teams to deliver software products faster and with higher quality. Scrum involves breaking down the product into small and manageable pieces called backlog items, and working on them in short iterations called sprints. Here are the 8 steps you need to follow to implement Scrum successfully:
Step 1: Prepare your product backlog. The product backlog is a list of features and requirements that you want to include in your product.
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March 22, 2010
Learning and knowledge are essential for your professional growth and career advancement. But how can you demonstrate your skills and expertise to potential employers? Here are some tips to help you showcase your lifelong learning on your resume:
Get certified by a reputable professional organization. This will show that you have met the standards and requirements of your industry or field. Certifications can also help you stand out from other candidates who may have similar qualifications.
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March 17, 2010
…yes just 2 lines # For Ubuntu x64 # sudo su
cd /tmp && mkdir php53 && cd php53 && wget && wget && dpkg -i *.deb && echo “deb http://php53.dotdeb.org stable all” » /etc/apt/sources.list && aptitude update && aptitude install libapache2-mod-php5=5.3.1 apache2
For Ubuntu 32 bit i386 # sudo su
cd /tmp && mkdir php53 && cd php53 && wget && wget && dpkg -i *.deb && echo “deb http://php53.
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March 15, 2010
6 Ways to Read a Text File into a Variable
If you are working with large file(s) you might consider using File::Slurp. It is much fast than the conventional:
{ local $/=undef; open FILE, "myfile" or die "Couldn't open file: $!"; binmode FILE; $string = <FILE>; close FILE; } { local $/=undef; open FILE, "myfile" or die "Couldn't open file: $!"; $string = <FILE>; close FILE; } open FILE, "myfile" or die "Couldn't open file: $!
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March 8, 2010
Why Programmers Want to Start Over
Have you ever felt the urge to scrap your code and rewrite it from scratch? If so, you’re not alone. Many programmers have this temptation, and there’s a hidden reason behind it. The reason is not that the old code is bad, but that it’s hard to understand. There’s a fundamental principle of programming that explains this: Reading code is harder than writing it. This is why reusing code is so challenging.
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