Offbeat

Thinking out of the box.

Thinking outside the box once in a while is essential while coding. Take a step back on your day-to-day developer tasks and discover how other people use the same technologies and tools as you to create amazing things.

Poem #4: Firefighting

Poem #4: Firefighting

Enjoy this poem program written in the Python programming language that generates an ASCII art fire animation.

Poem #3: Avalanche of Stars

Poem #3: Avalanche of Stars

Enjoy this poem program written in the C programming language that generates ASCII art mountainscapes.

Poem #2: Alphanumeric

Poem #2: Alphanumeric

Enjoy this poem program written in the Julia language that uses a simple statistical model to generate endless paragraphs of redacted text.

Tired of Chrome? Try These Six Browsers

Tired of Chrome? Try These Six Browsers

Are you tired of Chrome, Safari and Firefox? Here are six alternative browsers to consider if you’re looking for a different Internet experience!

Poem #1: Submarine

Poem #1: Submarine

Enjoy this poem program written in the J programming language about cross-Atlantic electric and fiber-optic cables being draped across the seabed.

Life Without Leadership

Life Without Leadership

Is it better to work in a non-hierarchical structure or not? It’s not an easy question to answer...

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We can learn a lot by listening to the tales of those that have already paved a path and by meeting people who are willing to share their thoughts and knowledge about programming and technologies.

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Because being a developer is not just about coding, we want to share dedicated tips on soft skills and career paths, help you stay up-to-date with your favorite technologies, and learn more about the job market.

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