Strange Computer Languages: A Hacker’s Field Guide

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  Strange Computer Languages: A Hacker’s Field Guide Why do we build radios or clocks when you can buy them? Why do we make LEDs blink for no apparent purpose? Why do we try to squeeze one extra frame out of our video cards? We don’t know why, but we do. That might be the same attitude most people would have when learning about esolangs — esoteric programming languages — we don’t know why people create them or use them, but they do. We aren’t talking about mainstream languages that annoy people like Lisp, Forth, or VBA. We aren’t talking about older languages that seem cryptic today like APL or Prolog. We are talking about languages that are made to be… well… strange. We have to start at the beginning. INTERCAL. This was started as a joke in 1972 and the acronym is purportedly for Compiler Language With No Pronounceable Acronym. There was no actual implementation, though, until around 1990. Now there are two: C-INTERCAL and CLC-INTERCAL. Since INTERCAL is a parody, it makes some ve...
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Unlocking the Potential of MySQL: A Beginner's Guide

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Unlocking the Potential of MySQL: A Beginner's Guide

MySQL is a popular open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that uses Structured Query Language (SQL) to manage and manipulate data stored in databases. It was created in 1995 by a company called MySQL AB, which was later acquired by Sun Microsystems and then by Oracle Corporation.

MySQL is known for its reliability, flexibility, and speed, making it a popular choice for a wide range of applications, from small personal projects to large-scale enterprise systems. It supports a wide range of data types and can handle large amounts of data efficiently.

MySQL can be used in a variety of environments, including Linux, UNIX, and Windows, and can be easily integrated with other software and programming languages such as PHP, Java, and C++. Additionally, it can be run in a variety of ways, including as a standalone server, as a client-server model, or as a embedded library.

One of the key features of MySQL is its ability to handle large amounts of data and concurrently serve multiple clients, which makes it a popular choice for web-based applications, such as content management systems, e-commerce platforms, and online forums.

MySQL also supports various storage engines, which determines the way data is stored, such as InnoDB, MyISAM, and Memory. This allows users to choose the storage engine that best suits their needs and optimize performance.

Overall, MySQL is a powerful and versatile database management system that is widely used by developers and organizations around the world, and is a solid choice for a wide range of applications and use cases.


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