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AI tools promise that anyone can build apps, so I put that claim to the test. After a few minor bumps, I built a custom ...

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The curious minds at ColdFusion explain quantum computers in simple terms. This matters because understanding these complex machines shows their potential to revolutionize industries, science, and ...

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We did an informal poll around the Hackaday bunker and decided that, for most of us, our favorite programming language is solder. However, [Stephen Cass] over at IEEE Spectrum released their annual ...

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Tech leaders have been adamant that artificial intelligence will forever change industries, jobs, and skills. That remains to be seen in most industries, but in the world of software engineering, AI ...

Every so often, someone creates or changes a programming language. In the process, these language creators make a number of design choices. They may wonder whether to check certain conditions at ...