Sharing notes from my ongoing learning journey — what I build, break and understand along the way.
Cryptography – Post 1: Hashing Basics I’ve recently started diving into cryptography — not from the headlines, but from the ground up.I’m starting with hashing: what it is, how it works, and where it shows up in real systems. What…
Learning Python – Post 6: Lists (Create, Update, Add, Remove) This week was all about lists. Creating them, changing them, adding to them, and removing stuff — here’s what I worked through:. 1. Creating a List liste = [1, 2,…
Learning Python – Post 5: Converting Between Numbers and Strings One of the first things I wanted to get comfortable with in Python was how to convert between numbers and strings — especially when dealing with user input or formatting…
Learning Python – Post 4: Useful String Methods I’m not trying to learn every Python string method — just the ones that are actually useful when working with text.Here are a few I’ve been practicing, with examples that helped me…
Learning Python – Post 3: Doing Math with Python – Basic Operators and Calculations Today I practiced how to do basic math with Python — and to be honest, it felt really satisfying to see Python acting like a calculator,…
Learning Python – Post 2: Using print(), Formatting Output, and Understanding Data Types How to Open Jupyter Notebook (Quick Start) Before we begin writing any Python code, make sure you can open Jupyter Notebook. Here’s how I do it step-by-step…
Learning Python – Post 1: Installing Anaconda and Launching Jupyter Notebook This is the first post in my Learning Python series — a personal journey where I’m learning Python from scratch and sharing everything I pick up along the way.…
Understanding Virtual Machines and How to Set Up VirtualBox What Is a Virtual Machine? A Virtual Machine (VM) is exactly what it sounds like — a simulated computer that runs inside your actual computer. It behaves like a real machine,…
What Is Visual Studio Code? A Clear Introduction for Developers In the world of software development, there are tools that come and go — and then there are tools that quietly become essential. Visual Studio Code, or simply VS Code,…
Getting Started with Docker: What It Is and How It Works If you’ve been anywhere near modern software development, chances are you’ve heard the name Docker. But what exactly is it, and why do so many developers swear by it?…