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How to Build a Strong Portfolio While Learning to Code

A strong portfolio is your best weapon to land a programming job, freelance gigs, or internships—even before you have professional experience.
Step 1: Choose the Right Projects for your portfolio.
Step 2: Host Your Projects Properly with platforms like Netlify, Vercel, or GitHub Pages.
Step 3: Build a Portfolio Website that is mobile-friendly and includes project showcases, about section, and contact information.

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How to Build a Graphical Minesweeper Game in the Python Terminal.

This guide explains how to build the Minesweeper game in the Python terminal, covering code breakdown from importing modules to running the game.
The game is developed using Python's standard libraries, ensuring compatibility with Python 3.10 and higher.
Key components include importing modules, defining helper functions, enums for cell states and user actions, Cell class for each game cell, and Board class for managing the game grid.
The Board class handles grid setup, wall placement, bomb allocation, neighboring cell connections, and user input mapping.
The Game class encapsulates the game loop, managing display and input processing until the game ends.
To run the game, Python 3.10 or above is required; no external libraries are needed. Simply download the code and execute it in the terminal.
Controls involve movement (w, a, s, d), clicking cells to reveal them, setting flags for suspected bombs, and space to exit.
The guide concludes with a summary of key points, including user input handling, Enum usage, classes for game components, game loop management, and playing instructions.
Enjoy playing the Python terminal Minesweeper game!

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More Liquidity, More Earnings: How SettleTON Optimizes Your Crypto Strategy

SettleTON’s re-farming contract, powered by STONfi v2, automates liquidity management.
Vaults & Indexes simplify complex strategies, eliminating the need for active liquidity adjustments.
Automated re-farming ensures productive funds without idle assets.
SettleTON's integration of smart liquidity management provides better capital efficiency and higher returns for liquidity providers.

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Ruthless Prioritization: An Engineering Manager’s Guide to Driving Impact in a Metrics-Obsessed…

Ruthless prioritization starts with one question: What moves the MAU needle the most, right now?
The framework for ruthless prioritization involves evaluating impact, effort, and risk of projects.
Communicate the reasons behind saying 'no' to projects, using data to support the decision.
Balance ruthless prioritization with health work and taking care of the team to avoid burnout.

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How AI is Revolutionizing Asset Allocation: A Hands-On Guide with Python

AI is revolutionizing asset allocation through the use of large language models (LLMs) and quantitative models like modern portfolio theory (MPT).
A hands-on guide with Python demonstrates building an AI-powered asset allocation system.
The process involves combining LLM-generated market insights with Markowitz’s optimization model.
This approach enables investors to make smarter, data-driven financial decisions.

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Setting Up React with Webpack and babel from Scratch

Step 1: Initialize the Project
Step 2: Basic React Setup
Step 3: Webpack Configuration
Step 4: Adding Babel Support

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Design patterns in Test Automation framework — Part 1

Design patterns are reusable solutions to common software design problems.
This article talks about 3 most commonly used design patterns in test automation framework: Singleton, Page Object Model, and Data-Driven.
The Singleton Pattern ensures the creation of only one class instance throughout the test execution.
Page Object Model is a design pattern that enhances the test automation framework's maintainability and reusability.

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How to call tools with Mistral AI using MCP servers

Europe's leading AI models can access a variety of tools by connecting Mistral's AI API to MCP servers.
Tutorial focuses on building helper functions to connect MCP servers to Mistral's API for data fetching and summarizing.
Setup includes environment preparation, dependency installation, and configuring TypeScript for project setup.
To use Mistral AI models via API, registration on Mistral AI console is required to obtain an API key.
Connecting to Mistral API involves calling Mistral's AI models for tasks like poem creation about specific topics.
Adding MCP servers like fetch and filesystem allows AI models to perform tasks like fetching data and writing files.
Listing available tools from MCP servers requires converting server data to Mistral-compatible format for AI model usage.
Converting tool call responses between MCP and Mistral formats enhances the communication between AI models and servers.
Returning tool results to the API involves converting output to Mistral message format for further processing by AI models.
This setup enables AI agents to communicate with MCP servers, perform tasks, and return results efficiently.

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Rank 21st Global Coding School

UTech, a global coding school, has been ranked 21st among the top platforms globally.
This recognition highlights their commitment to transforming STEM education and providing innovative learning experiences.
UTech aims to expand their mission, introduce more programs, and make high-tech education accessible to every child.
With a presence in over 30 countries and 25,000+ students, UTech is dedicated to democratizing future-ready learning.

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Getting started with Ansible Molecule

This article serves as a guide to set up Ansible Molecule for testing Ansible roles by running them against virtual machines managed by Vagrant using VirtualBox.
System requirements include having virtualization enabled in BIOS or UEFI, a Linux system, understanding of Ansible, and Python >= 3.10 along with python-venv and python-pip packages.
Installation of required Python packages like Ansible, Molecule, and its Vagrant plugin is needed following specific versions for compatibility.
Additional tools required for setting up Ansible Molecule testing include VirtualBox and Vagrant with specified versions for example, 7.1.6 and 2.4.3 respectively.
The development environment setup involves initializing a role with ansible-galaxy and then creating a molecule scenario which results in a directory structure containing necessary files.
Creating and managing instances in Molecule, especially with Vagrant, is explained including cleaning up and handling potential issues with ephermal directories.
Provisioning services on instances using Ansible tasks like installing Apache web server and performing post-installation configurations is detailed.
Testing the provisioned services is demonstrated with Ansible test tasks verifying the installation and functionality of Apache web server.
This step-by-step guide concludes with the ability to automate testing of Ansible roles using Molecule against VirtualBox virtual machines, providing a solid foundation for further enhancements.

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A Quick, Simple Guide to Building a Chatbot with JavaScript and Node.js

Develop your own chatbot with JavaScript and Node.js to automate customer interactions and provide instant support.
Prerequisites: A GitHub account, Node.js installed, and basic knowledge of JavaScript.
Steps: Set up the project, create the basic server, build the frontend interface, and deploy and test the chatbot.
Enhancements: Implement intent recognition, connect to external APIs, implement user sessions, and deploy to the cloud.

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From Zero to React Hero: My $2 Secret Weapon (Plus a Free Challenge)

The author created the React 19 Cheat Sheet to provide a concise and straightforward resource for learning React.
Teki Test Bot is a free platform that allows developers to practice React and TypeScript skills through real-world coding challenges.
The React 19 Cheat Sheet is available for purchase at just $2, offering a condensed and focused reference guide.
The author encourages developers to use these tools as a way to overcome challenges, become more confident, and improve their React skills.

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Ng-News 25/13: resource() RFC Wrap-Up & Frontend Nation Panel

Frontend Nation panel at Angular Day included Alain Chautard, Angular team members, and Sarah Drasner.
Testing was a major topic with confirmation that the Web Test Runner will replace Karma.
Sarah Drasner addressed the misconception that Google doesn't use Angular internally.
Two RFCs for resource functions closed with changes to the API underway for Angular version 20.

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Refactoring 025 - Decompose Regular Expressions

Regular expressions can be broken down into smaller, testable components to ensure accurate error reporting.
The process involves analyzing the regex, breaking it into smaller named sub-patterns, writing unit tests for each component, and combining them into the full validation logic.
By refactoring the code, clear error messages can be provided for every failing part, improving readability, maintainability, and testability.
Using AI tools can also help identify regex components and assist in the refactoring process.

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