In a previous post, I wrote about Hello World in Elixir. Using such a simple program allowed me to discuss a few concepts about the language. This post explores strings further, by discussing how to find the length of a string in Elixir. Simple enough, but there is more than meets the eye. Elixir
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It is customary to start programming language tutorials with Hello World programs. So today I’m sharing with you a Hello World in Elixir, one of my favorite programming languages (along with Ruby and Python, of course). As you likely know, a Hello World is a very simple program that displays the phrase, Hello, World!
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Backpacks offer one of the best ways to carry laptops around. Unlike a briefcase, they distribute the weight evenly. Ergonomically sound backpacks will allow you to carry a decent amount of weight without too much effort. They also tend to be spacious enough to carry other tech equipment and necessities. In short, I’m a
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Recently, I updated my Mac to the latest beta of macOS Catalina. It’s not a polished product yet, but overall it’s been a fairly enjoyable operating system. One of the changes that will impact you as a developer is that Apple switched the default shell from Bash to Zsh (Z shell). You can, of
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A month ago, I wrote a list of gadgets I love. In it, I mentioned that I gave my old iPad to my wife. I didn’t use it enough to justify keeping it for myself. Yet, I conceded the appeal of the newer iPads: I’m not saying never again to owning an iPad. The
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This is a heads up that my team has several developer positions available. The job post is not live yet, but it will be shortly. If you are interested and you meet the requirements below, feel free to email me at cangiano@ca.ibm.com with the subject “Joining your team“. I will make sure to forward
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We, humans, are visual creatures. We evolved reasonable abstraction capabilities but we shine when we can visualize the problem at hand. This is why I’m a big fan of Data Visualization as a discipline. Data has the answers. Visualization helps us better understand and interpret them. (For a great introduction to the subject, consider
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I always find it interesting to see which gadgets and technology people use. So I decided to share the current list of gadgets I use. Three caveats Before we start, I’ll offer three caveats: I’m using a loose definition of the word gadget. The more accurate term might be the less catchy, electronic devices,
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This post is about the Kindle vs Kobo ecosystems. If you prefer video, you can watch the video below from my new Tony on Tech channel. This is a brand new channel so feedback is appreciated. I recently ordered a new e-reader. The biggest decision was not so much which specific device to buy,
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In 2012, I wrote the first edition of Technical Blogging. A book meant for programmers and other technical folks. Many gave it glowing reviews and expressed appreciation for it. So I’m quite happy with how it turned out. Seven years is a long time, however, especially on the internet. So last year I set
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