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JetBrains has rolled out IntelliJ IDEA 2021.1, bringing significant improvements and new features to its flagship integrated development environment (IDE). One of the most exciting updates in this release is the introduction of “run targets,” which allows developers to configure where applications are run directly from within the IDE. This new feature provides greater flexibility by enabling developers to run applications in environments like Docker containers, SSH servers, or the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), rather than just running them locally as was previously the case. This makes it easier to test and deploy applications in various real-world environments directly…

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R offers a wealth of built-in colors, with more than 650 options readily available to use in your visualizations. These colors can be accessed by name rather than relying on hex codes or RGB values, making it easier to enhance the aesthetics of your charts and graphs. While the colors() function provides a list of all available color names, it doesn’t display what these colors actually look like. To make choosing colors easier, there are online tools and PDFs available, but for those who prefer to work directly in R, creating a custom searchable table of colors can be an…

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Microsoft has increasingly recognized the benefits of Rust, particularly as a type-safe and memory-safe alternative to traditional systems programming languages like C and C++. As cloud services become more central to Microsoft’s operations, tools like Rust are essential for ensuring the security and reliability of the software that powers these services. Rust’s emphasis on safety—through its ownership system and compile-time checks—makes it a strong candidate for building applications that demand high levels of reliability and security. The importance of systems programming cannot be overstated, especially in areas like operating system development, where performance is critical and every bit of overhead…

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Node.js 16, released on April 20, brings several exciting updates to the popular JavaScript runtime, including the addition of Apple Silicon support and enhanced API stability. For the first time, Node.js ships with prebuilt binaries for Apple’s new ARM-based M1 chips. This version offers a “fat” (multi-architecture) binary in the macOS installer, allowing it to support both Intel and Apple Silicon (ARM) architectures. This move aligns Node.js with the growing shift to ARM-based processors, offering better performance and compatibility for Apple’s latest hardware. In addition to Apple Silicon support, Node.js 16 introduces a host of new features that improve the…

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In C#, the SortedDictionary, SortedList, and SortedSet are essential collection classes that offer sorted data storage. They differ in how they handle and retrieve data. The SortedSet is a collection that automatically maintains its elements in sorted order, ensuring that duplicates are not allowed. It is often used when you need a collection of unique items and care about their order. The SortedList, on the other hand, provides both keys and values and allows index-based access, offering a way to retrieve items based on their position in the collection. The SortedDictionary works similarly to a SortedList but does not support…

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Back in 2015, I predicted that Python’s rise in data science would eventually give way to the more specialized R language as companies became more serious about the field. I suggested that R would become the go-to tool for serious data scientists, providing the depth and functionality required for more advanced analytical tasks. However, looking back, it’s clear that my view hasn’t aged well, as Python has only grown more entrenched in the data science world. A recent analysis by Terence Shin, which examined over 15,000 data scientist job postings, highlights a continuing trend: Python adoption is on the rise,…

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Google has introduced Logica, an open-source programming language designed to address the inherent limitations of SQL. Unveiled on April 12, Logica takes a bold step by using the syntax of mathematical propositional logic, offering a more precise and concise approach to data querying compared to SQL’s natural language-inspired syntax. Aimed at engineers, data scientists, and other specialized professionals, Logica provides an alternative that emphasizes clarity, abstraction, and ease of use in contrast to SQL’s often verbose and rigid structure. As the successor to Google’s Yedalog language, Logica draws inspiration from Datalogic programming, blending the best elements of logic programming with…

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Deno 1.9, introduces an exciting new feature for developers working with JavaScript and TypeScript: native HTTP/2 server capabilities. The update integrates a fast, Rust-based HTTP implementation to enhance performance and support the HTTP/2 protocol, which is a significant improvement over the previous HTTP 1.1-only support. This update marks a step forward in Deno’s evolution as a secure and efficient runtime for modern web applications. To build the new HTTP/2 server, the Deno team turned to hyper, a high-performance HTTP implementation written in Rust. This choice was made to improve the overall efficiency and speed of the Deno runtime, which has…

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Microsoft’s return to the Java ecosystem marks an intriguing chapter in the company’s long history with the programming language, one that began with a memorable 1996 April Fool’s prank. Back then, Microsoft distributed empty boxes for a fictitious product called “Microsoft Coffee,” a supposed Java development tool. Little did anyone know, Microsoft was already working on its own Java implementation, Visual J++, which would eventually lead to a lengthy legal dispute with Sun Microsystems. The controversy centered on Microsoft’s inclusion of nonstandard Windows APIs, which ultimately led to the removal of Visual J++ from the Visual Studio suite. This could…

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Gradle 7.0, the latest update to the widely-used build automation tool, brings significant performance improvements, especially for those involved in Android development and other projects. A major enhancement in this version is the introduction of faster incremental builds, which promise to streamline development workflows and boost productivity. This update builds upon previous incremental build features but takes them a step further by ensuring quicker and more efficient builds, saving developers valuable time. One of the standout features in Gradle 7.0 is the default activation of file system watching. This feature, which was initially available as an opt-in in Gradle 6.5…

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