Pandas is a widely used data manipulation library in Python that offers extensive capabilities for handling various types of data. One of its notable features is the ability to work with MultiIndexes, also known as hierarchical indexes. …

As a software engineer, programmer or data scientist, you’re well aware of the important role played by a reliable code editor. Whether you’re creating a small script, experimenting with new ideas, or tackling complex projects, a code editor becomes your trusted companion when coding. …

In the world of web development, a robust backend is crucial for delivering a high-quality user experience. One popular approach for building backends is by using RESTful APIs, which enable clients to communicate with servers using HTTP requests. When I was building Ballistic, I chose for FastAPI as the web…

Software engineers have a never-ending debate about which operating system is the best for their work. Windows, MacOS, and Linux all have their dedicated user base, with each system offering different features and benefits. However, when developers work in teams with different OS preferences, it can create problems with compatibility…

Next.js is a powerful framework for building web applications, built on top of React.js and Node.js. As per Stackoverflow’s 2022 Developer Survey, React.js is the second most loved web framework, right after Node.js. Next.js …

Introduction Software licensing is about as exciting as watching paint dry, but it’s an essential part of software development. In this post, I’ll try to spice things up and make software licensing a little more entertaining. I’ll explore the two most common software licenses: open-source and commercial licenses. …

I love putting on music when I’m working. One of my best acquisitions of 2022 is a Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radio, able to receive a larger variation of radio channels than it’s analog predecessors (AM/FM). My favorite radio station is continuously playing music, with a fixed break for a…

Near the end of each year, Spotify shows us our personal statistics over the past year. For the year 2020, I used my statistics to come to the conclusion that I was listening to music on Spotify more or less one third of the time I was awake. …