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The secret Python switch: How one flag makes your scripts run faster

Python -O won’t magically make every script faster, but in the right workloads it’s a free win—here’s how to test it safely.

5 Clever Ways To Use Your Old Raspberry Pi As A Travel Companion

Have a spare Raspberry Pi sitting around collecting dust? We've got five DIY projects that can turn your Pi into an ...

So yeah, I vibe-coded a log colorizer—and I feel good about it

Oh, sure, I can “code.” That is, I can flail my way through a block of (relatively simple) pseudocode and follow the flow. I ...
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Are You Missing a Data Frame? The Power of Data Frames in Java

Vladimir Zakharov explains how DataFrames serve as a vital tool for data-oriented programming in the Java ecosystem. By ...
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China crude steel output hits seven-year low in 2025 despite record exports

China 2025 crude steel output lowest since 2018 December output at a two-year low Output in 2026 seen down 3%, Lange Steel says BEIJING, Jan 19 (Reuters) - China's crude steel output in 2025 fell ...
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Mali gold output plunges 23% as Barrick halt, tougher rules reshape sector

Barrick standoff hits Mali's gold sector Industrial gold output drops to 42.2 metric tons in 2025 B2Gold surpasses Barrick as Mali's largest gold producer Mali, one of Africa's largest gold producers, ...