A language that allows us to use Python in the shell and the shell in Python — The world of the Linux command line is fantastic. It gives you the freedom to do infinite things with it. In this article, I will write about a shell that allows you to mix statements written in Phyton with regular commands. As you probably know, most command-line interpreters or ‘shells’…

SQL tips for database performance — When we develop, an important part is to know how to interact properly with our database. However, we often only look at the configuration parameters of the database and the power of the server where it runs. Although this is important, it is more important to know how to use…

Save time in your day-to-day work and have fun with it — I love working with the Linux shell. The shell lets you get things done in seconds, and no need to use any graphical environment. In this post, I compile 25 command one-liners that I find especially useful or funny. I hope you like them! 1. Query Wikipedia via console #dig +short txt <keyword>.wp.dg.cx #For example: …

Programming languages and energy consumption — Learning a programming language and becoming an expert in that language is not easy. Although most developers know several programming languages, we only consider ourselves experts in one or two. When deciding on a new programming language, we usually take into account things like its syntax, its learning curve, its…

The present and the future through (Before/After) examples — JavaScript, the ubiquitous language of the web, continues to evolve with each passing year. In this post, I summarize (from my point of view) some of the significant improvements for this year and we will look ahead to see what’s coming next year. I hope you find it useful, let’s…

A trip through the computer past with 10 famous applications from the floppy disk era — In an era where apps are downloaded in seconds and gigabytes of storage are as ubiquitous as Starbucks coffee shops, it’s easy to forget the humble beginnings of personal computing. The 1990s and early 2000s were times of floppy diskettes and limited storage. What we now take for granted was…

Hacking with Google Dorking — Google Dorking, also known as Google Hacking, is a powerful search method that lets people find specific info on the internet using special keywords and search operators. The idea of using Google (or similar) as a hacking tool isn’t new, and hackers have been using this popular search engine for…

How AI is Changing the Landscape of Erotica — If you thought artificial intelligence (AI) was all about serious business, think again. ChatGPT, the newest AI language tool created by OpenAI, has entered a somewhat surprising area (Or maybe not so surprising): the adult entertainment industry. And let’s say, it’s getting more than a little animated. In this post…

The Best Programming Languages and IDEs for Healthy Eyes — As programmers, we spend countless hours staring at screens and writing code. But what happens as we age and our bodies begin to change? For many of us, one of the biggest challenges is presbyopia, or the gradual loss of near vision. …