Node.js: A Comprehensive Overview

Node.js: A Comprehensive Overview Node.js is a powerful and versatile JavaScript runtime environment that has revolutionized web development. Here’s a breakdown covering its key aspects, benefits, use cases, and more: 1. What is Node.js? JavaScript Runtime: Traditionally, JavaScript ran in web browsers. Node.js allows you to run JavaScript outside of a browser, directly on your … “Node.js: A Comprehensive Overview” [More]

Codepage 437: IBM’s most widely used character codes

Codepage 437 of the IBM PC assigns various special symbols, extended Latin characters, and box drawing characters to the 33 control character points of ASCII (0x00 to 0x1F and 0x7F) and the 128 points of extended ASCII (0x80 to 0xFF), so that they can be used for semi-graphic purposes in text mode. In particular, box-drawing … “Codepage 437: IBM’s most widely used character codes” [More]

Business Intelligence (BI) Tools: A Comprehensive Overview

Business Intelligence (BI) Tools: A Comprehensive Overview Business Intelligence (BI) tools are technologies that help organizations analyze data, gain insights, and make better business decisions. They transform raw data into actionable information. Here’s a breakdown, categorized for clarity: I. Core Capabilities of BI Tools Most BI tools offer a combination of these core capabilities: Data … “Business Intelligence (BI) Tools: A Comprehensive Overview” [More]

TSMC: A Deep Dive into the World’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Giant

TSMC: A Deep Dive into the World’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is arguably the most important company you’ve never heard of. It’s the world’s largest dedicated independent (pure-play) semiconductor foundry, meaning it manufactures chips designed by other companies, rather than designing and selling its own branded chips. Here’s a comprehensive overview, … “TSMC: A Deep Dive into the World’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Giant” [More]

Some simple code examples for QB64

QB64 is a modern dialect of QBasic/QuickBASIC, designed to be compatible with classic BASIC while adding new features and supporting modern operating systems. It’s great for learning programming because of its simplicity and immediate visual/auditory feedback. Here are some simple code examples to get you started: 1. Hello World (The Absolute Basic) This program clears … “Some simple code examples for QB64” [More]

“Hello, World!” for C and C++

Here’s the classic “Hello, World!” code for both C and C++, along with explanations and how to compile/run them. C Hello World Code #include <stdio.h> // Required for input/output functions like printf int main() { // printf is a function used to print formatted output to the console printf(“Hello, World!\n”); // main returns an integer. … ““Hello, World!” for C and C++” [More]

The Commodore Amiga: A Revolutionary Computer Ahead of Its Time

The Commodore Amiga: A Revolutionary Computer Ahead of Its Time The Commodore Amiga was a family of personal computers released by Commodore International in 1985. It’s often remembered with immense fondness by those who used it, and for good reason. It was a groundbreaking machine that pushed the boundaries of what was possible in home … “The Commodore Amiga: A Revolutionary Computer Ahead of Its Time” [More]

ASCII character table – 128 Basic characters

ASCII basically has 128 characters. Control Characters: 33 Chars. (0x00 to 0x1F and 0x7F) Normal Characters: 95 Chars. (0x20 to 0x7E) Since UTF-8 encoding represents these characters with only one byte, it is compatible with ASCII. Code Table Code Chr Description Hex Dec Oct Bin  00 0 000 000 0000 NUL Null 01 1 001 000 0001 … “ASCII character table – 128 Basic characters” [More]

Commodore 64 BASIC: A Deep Dive

Commodore 64 BASIC: A Deep Dive The Commodore 64 (C64) is iconic, and a huge part of its legacy is its BASIC interpreter. It wasn’t just a BASIC, it was the BASIC for a generation of home computer users. Here’s a comprehensive look at C64 BASIC, covering its history, features, limitations, and why it’s still … “Commodore 64 BASIC: A Deep Dive” [More]

QB64: A Deep Dive into a Modern BASIC Interpreter

QB64: A Deep Dive into a Modern BASIC Interpreter QB64 is a fascinating project – a modern, high-quality implementation of the QuickBASIC programming language. It’s a powerful tool for learning to program, revisiting classic BASIC, and even creating surprisingly complex applications. Here’s a comprehensive overview, covering its history, features, strengths, weaknesses, and how to get … “QB64: A Deep Dive into a Modern BASIC Interpreter” [More]