Comments for Programming Zen

Comment on Programming is a Super Power by Why Programming Is the New Superpower – Internetling

Why Programming Is the New Superpower – Internetling — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:18:31 +0000

[…] redefines influence. In this landscape, programming is not merely a technical competency—it is a programming superpower today that unlocks unparalleled opportunities and […]

Comment on A tale of two search engines by 10 Units of Measurement You've Never Heard Of - Random Review

10 Units of Measurement You've Never Heard Of - Random Review — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:38:48 +0000

[…] measurement came into play because Cuil the search provided such nonsensical and irrelevant results it became a joke that it was so absurd as to be surreal. Just how far from what you wanted to see could Cuil get? […]

Comment on String Length in Elixir by Doug Edmunds

Doug Edmunds — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:10:29 +0000

system: Win 10 home, code page 65001

I get byte_size(string) of 6, not 8

Interactive Elixir (1.13.4) – press Ctrl+C to exit (type h() ENTER for help)
iex(12)> string = “résumé”
<<114, 0, 115, 117, 109, 0>>
iex(13)> byte_size(string)
6
iex(14)> String.length(string)
6

Comment on 4 Tech Innovations That Could Change Smartphones by TRACY ROEBUCK

TRACY ROEBUCK — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:19:52 +0000

Hello,
I have a brilliant idea for cellphones that I have not seen. What are your recommendations to building a prototype for my cellphone invention?

Comment on Ramaze: a Ruby framework that will amaze by Michael

Michael — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:25:51 +0000

14 years later and holy heck I wish my boss had not chosen Ramaze…still stuck with this dead carcass…

Comment on Kindle vs Kobo: Choosing the Right E-reader Ecosystem by Alex

Alex — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 23:04:32 +0000

In reply to Ian. You can use overdrive anywhere. I borrow books from my library in Scotland even though I live in Paraguay. I have both Kindle and Kobo but find the 8" inch screen on the Kobo much better.

Comment on Kindle vs Kobo: Choosing the Right E-reader Ecosystem by Barbara Paul

Barbara Paul — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 06:26:56 +0000

My Amazon account was hacked into and I cancelled charges through my credit card company…long story short, Amazon closed my account and won’t allow me to open a new one…my Kindle has been shut down also. Thinking of a Kobo but confused about Overdrive thru my library…seems it only functions through Kindle and forces me to enter my Amazon login & pw which I no longer have. Can a Kobo borrow books in USA from a library without going through Amazon?

Comment on Kindle vs Kobo: Choosing the Right E-reader Ecosystem by J

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:18:07 +0000

I myself have a kindle. Got it used and locked out of Amazon. All I need is a usb cable to transfer books and I can convert any format I need online. Using project gutenberg, I’ve been reading a heap load of free classic books. Haven’t paid for a single book ever since I got my kindle about 4 years ago. Might go for a Kobo once this little kindle gives up, but it’s still strong.

Comment on Kindle vs Kobo: Choosing the Right E-reader Ecosystem by Ron

Ron — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 23:30:49 +0000

I prefer kobo as it supports ePub

Comment on Kindle vs Kobo: Choosing the Right E-reader Ecosystem by Will Sherman

Will Sherman — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:31:22 +0000

Great article. I’m in the US, and I’m a heavy Amazon user. However, I don’t like investing so much into one company. I remember when Amazon only sold books? probably go with Kobo. This will be my first e- reader. Getting a couple on Monday to try out. I also love the Overdrive support on Kobo. Feels good to use a library in these times.