Posts tagged "programming"

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How Timestamps and Unix Epoch Work: A Developer's Complete Guide
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How Timestamps and Unix Epoch Work: A Developer's Complete Guide

Unix timestamps are just numbers — the count of seconds since January 1, 1970 UTC. But timezone handling, milliseconds vs seconds, and the 2038 problem all add complexity that catches developers off guard.

February 7, 2026 ·8 min read
Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal: Number Systems Every Developer Needs
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Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal: Number Systems Every Developer Needs

Binary is not just for low-level programming — it shows up in bitmasks, permissions, color values, and network addresses. This guide makes number base conversion intuitive rather than mechanical.

February 3, 2026 ·9 min read
Regular Expressions: A Practical Guide with Real-World Examples
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Regular Expressions: A Practical Guide with Real-World Examples

Regex has a reputation for being cryptic, but once you understand a handful of building blocks, even complex patterns become readable. This guide takes you from zero to confidently writing your own expressions.

January 17, 2026 ·12 min read