November 29th, 2009 · Perl, Python
You might have already seen a lot of Perl vs Python stuff. So I’m telling you in advance that I’ve too have read them all, and what you’re going to read here would be completely different than what you already have.
Firstly, let me start by saying that Perl and Python are great languages. But they have their own differences, which is precisely why we have two different languages. If they were the same, why have two different languages at all?
The people who are biased against a language are the one who try to write Python in Perl or Perl in Python. They want Perl to work like Python or vice versa. And if you’re intelligent enough, you’ll quickly understand that there is no point in having them both work in the exact same way. [Read more →]
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March 23rd, 2010 · Guitar
I was standing along with my friend who is very much interested in playing guitar. He’s still just “thinking” about it though. We were watching some local student bands perform.
There was a singer, and three guitarists (lead, bass, rythm) in each “band” or “team.” While everyone was marvelling at the superb music, I was observing the guitarists’ hands, and trying to figure out exactly what they were playing.
“That seems easy”, I said to my friend. “Nah, it looks tough”, he replied. Apparently, the guitarists were mostly playing only one chord/rythm quite repeatedly. And I assured my friend that he could play the guitar too.
Of course, he started talking about the dexterity one needs to have. According to him, even eternity is too little a time to learn guitar. Damn. [Read more →]
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If you want to learn Python, Google’s Python Class might be worth checking out. It includes videos, written material and programming exercises. It is usually given to Google employees new to python.
The tutorial assumes you have at least a basic knowledge of programming concepts. If you know what a “variable” is, or what “loops” are, you should be good to go.
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You’ve heard that many times, haven’t you? However, do you understand its essence?
Many think it’s all about being perfect. Believe me, if you aim for perfection, you will realistically never reach it.
We can’t pour in unlimited resource into something. We can’t spend all of our time on one specific thing. Look at Chess. You need a lot of time to think, but you still have a time limit.
Understand what the time limit of your task is. And put your full efforts and dedication to the task during this little “time limit,” and more if possible.
In short, do a task not because it has to be done, but because you want to do it.
In the end, if you’re satisfied with your efforts (not just the results), then you’re on the right track.
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We don’t want Paint, we want Photoshop. Or the next-generation 3D Modelling tool. Or the next-generation world class photorealistic renderer.
Whatever we have, we want to add one more bit of complexity to it. [Read more →]
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Every student geek who first learns algorithms wants to create the next big “complex” thing. We all think that more is better.
Software with more features, more settings, more customizations and more of everything else you can ever imagine.
However, the latest trend is about less being more.
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WordPress started out as a simple blogging platform. Nowadays, it competes with other leading CMSes. All the credit goes to it’s continual improvement over time, a dedicated community supporting it, and the endless stream for plugins to make practically everything possible.
Anytime anyone thinks of creating a website, WordPress comes to mind.
However, WordPress is not everything. No, I’m not talking about using any other CMS instead of WordPress. The point is, why use a CMS when one is not required? [Read more →]
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February 28th, 2010 · Guitar
One of the coolest thing to do with a guitar (regardless of your level of play) is to jam along with others. Now, not all of us are members of a band.
If you try playing the guitar alone, it may seem dull. Now, let’s boost up your enthusiasm and level of fun.
While playing any song, there is one little important thing that makes the song lively… beats.
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February 28th, 2010 · Guitar
When you start learning guitar, you’re excited. You may have a favorite artist. You’d want to play like him.
You might even have a favorite solo you might want to ultimately play. However, this path has a lot of roadblocks. That’s why many people starting out with guitar give up easily. It’s because they realize they can never play like their favorite stars, or so do they think.
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February 27th, 2010 · Party
I’ve been writing about mystery parties in this blogs. However, I believe visitors are often confused by the different categories of posts they find in this blog. It’s easier to find all the mystery stuff on a dedicated site, which I’ve mentioned below.
This site is called, well, Mystery Party Scripts. Apart from scripts, it has some good articles on hosting, visiting and actively participating in a mystery party.
Since most of you might want the list of scripts, here’s some quick links to them: Mystery Scripts for Kids, and Mystery Scripts for Adults.
Enjoy!
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February 27th, 2010 · Guitar
I’m glad that you want to learn guitar. It’s a wonderful instrument. Imagine playing guitar for your friends and family. It’s really a nice experience. Also, I’ve read many a times that playing guitar (or any other musical instrument) helps relax yourself.
Now, learning guitar takes time and effort. However, if you learn to enjoy the learning process, you’d make good progress. There are times when you’d learn something fast, or sometimes, you’d get stuck on something for a long time. Never give up! That’s why you should NEVER compare your progress with someone else’s.
All right, let’s begin. Below is the Table of Contents for this article. You can jump to a section of your choice or read this post from top to bottom (recommended).
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