Python provides us with an elegant syntax for unpacking the individual elements of a sequence as separate variables. We call this unpacking. However, the number of variables on the left-hand side must ...

String functions, integer functions ... booorrring! Tuples in C# 7.0 -- let's explore what makes them infinitely more exciting. String functions return a string. Integer functions return an integer.

A few months ago, I had a discussion with some friends online. The premise of the discussion was that even if you account for complexity, shorter code is more likely to be bug-free code. As a C ...

Python's if name equals main construct provides a standard entry point to run scripts and standalone apps. Python has become a popular programming language due largely to its highly readable syntax ...

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Three new features for C# 12 are available in the latest .NET 8 and Visual Studio 17.6 previews. Microsoft, with the latest preview of its planned .NET 8 software development platform, is highlighting ...

No programmers are happier with their language than Rust programmers. And if you know Java, you’ll find Rust relatively easy to learn. Among the newer programming languages growing in popularity is ...

Python Tuple Syntax The syntax to create a Python tuple is made up of your tuple values that are comma separated and enclosed in parentheses. However, there are a few syntax quirks to keep in mind ...