Category: Programming

The Power of Callbacks in JavaScript

Sure, here’s the corrected and rewritten version of the text: Yo, listen up! When a function accepts another function as an argument, that contained function is called a callback function. Using callbacks is a core functional programming concept. It’s like calling your bestie to ask for help, and they call you back with a solution. […]


Simplifying Javascript Techniques: A Guide to the Power of Hoisting

Hoisting is a funky Javascript mechanism where variables and functions get moved around like they’re playing a game of musical chairs. Here’s the deal: Only declarations get hoisted. Assignments or other executable logic are left in place, just like your friend who always bails on moving day. Functions get hoisted first and then variables, kind […]


Streamlining Your Scala Development: A Guide to Creating SBT Projects in Eclipse

Hey there, I’m currently knee-deep in a Scala course on Coursera called "Functional Programming in Scala" taught by none other than Martin Ordersky – the inventor of Scala. Let me tell you, creating a Scala ecosystem is no walk in the park. Recently, I hit a roadblock while trying to create an Eclipse project using […]


Enhance Your Unix Terminal with Colorout: A Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Here’s a corrected and rewritten version of the text: I’m a huge fan of RStudio for data analysis and cleaning, but I recently decided to give R on Linux terminal a try. However, I quickly realized that I needed colorized output to make it easier to read my code. Thankfully, after a quick Google search, […]