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Zero: An Innovation from the Ancient Mayans

Introduction In the vast expanse of human history, numerous civilizations have emerged, each contributing in its own unique way to the tapestry of humanity's progress. One such civilization, the ancient Mayans, stood out not just for their intricate architecture or their profound understanding of astronomy, but also for

Trivium Meditation: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Mindfulness

What is the Trivium? The Trivium, a cornerstone of the classical liberal arts tradition, forms the foundational pillars of a well-rounded education. Consisting of Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric, the Trivium equips individuals with the tools necessary for effective communication, analytical thinking, and cogent argumentation. 1. Grammar: In the classical context,

Understanding APIs through the Context of a Restaurant Menu

Have you ever been to a restaurant and wondered how the waiter gets your order to the kitchen so quickly? It’s because of the seamless communication between the waiter and the kitchen. Similarly, in the world of software development, applications need to communicate with each other in order to

Demystifying Programming: A Beginner's Guide to the Fundamentals of Code

I. Introduction Programming can be an intimidating field to enter, especially if you're not familiar with the jargon and syntax used in different programming languages. One way to overcome this hurdle is to start with the basics: the underlying concepts that are used across all programming languages. In

Reviewing BFS and DFS

If you're looking to traverse a graph, there are two main algorithms you can use: Breadth-First Search (BFS) and Depth-First Search (DFS). In this post, we'll dive into both of these algorithms and explore how they work. Breadth-First Search (BFS) What is BFS? Breadth-First Search is

Getting Started with Rails

A. Installing Rails Installing Rails can be done in a few simple steps. 1. Install Ruby: Before you can install Rails, you must have Ruby installed on your computer. You can check if you have Ruby installed by opening a terminal and typing ruby -v. If Ruby is not installed,

A Short Guide on Ruby on Rails

Recap of Ruby Object Oriented # define a class class Dog # create getters and setters for the instance variables attr_accessor :name, :breed, :age # initialize method, sets default age to 1 if not specified def initialize(name, breed, age = 1) @name = name @breed = breed @age = age end # define a method for

The Classical Liberal Arts: A Timeless Foundation for Education

Introduction The classical liberal arts, a foundational pillar of Western education for millennia, have long been celebrated for their ability to cultivate well-rounded, intellectually curious, and ethically grounded individuals. As a comprehensive educational approach, the classical liberal arts encompass a diverse range of disciplines that aim to instill in students

Tackling Technical Debt: Understanding, Managing, and Reducing the Impact on Your Projects

Introduction Technical debt is an inevitable part of software development, and if left unaddressed, it can lead to increased maintenance costs, reduced productivity, and lower overall software quality. In this post, we'll explore the concept of technical debt, discuss its causes and consequences, and provide actionable strategies for

Ternary Numbers: Understanding Base-3 Number System

Introduction Number systems are an essential part of mathematics and computing. While most people are familiar with the decimal (base-10) system, there are other number systems as well, such as binary (base-2), hexadecimal (base-16), and ternary (base-3). Each number system has its own set of rules and conventions for representing