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Why store a function inside a python dictionary?
I'm a python beginner, and I just learned a technique involving dictionaries and functions. The syntax is easy and it seems like a trivial thing, but my python senses are tingling. Something tells me ...
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Construct your solution logic in syntax or in a faster and more efficient mental model?
I am a newbie, studying programming and I came across this question today:
How can I make sure that I'm actually learning how to program rather than simply learning the details of a language?
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How do I distinguish between things belonging to the standard library, specific gems, and those that are user-generated in Ruby?
I'm a beginning programmer, that for various reasons is using an existing Ruby codebase to learn to program. My goal is to be able to understand and eventually extend this codebase. However, I find it ...
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How important is it to learn makefiles? [closed]
I work in c++ mostly as a hobby (I'm still in school and therefor don't have a real job). The IDEs generate the makefile for me and so I'm wondering if it's worth learning how to make them myself. By ...
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Syntax Memorization [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Programmers forgetting syntax
Do programmers need a good memory?
I'm a new web developer. I began learning HTML/CSS around June of this year. I picked them up ...
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Confusion regarding def function within Python
I've been learning Python for about 2 months now (Started with Learn Python The Hard Way, now reading Dive Into Python), and within both books, I still seem to be confused over this one bit of code.
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How to remember the details (Core APIs) of one computer language?
I found my self often paused to check a certain usage of one core API when writing either javascript or Ruby. I am wondering how the other guys doing? Is it necessary to remember every Core API ...
