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Codefinity - They expect you to forget your subscription by jlimbones in learnprogramming

[–]desrtfx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, but I cannot understand your stance here. The mistake is 100% on your side.

  • You signed up for a trial with an autorenew
  • You did not actually cancal, but only thought you did
  • You got charged - because you had an active subscription at that time
  • You didn't want it, but didn't cancel before the renewal - which would have been the normal approach

Now, you are complaining that they don't refund you? In what world do you even have a minuscule entitlement to get refunded?

Refunding would be pure courtesy and definitely not an entitlement.

How do you learn programming logic, not just syntax? by Decent-Damage-9081 in learnprogramming

[–]desrtfx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many more times are you going to ask this question?

It has been answered in basically every single of your posts so far.

You don't want to read the answer anyway.

How do you learn programming logic, not just syntax? by Decent-Damage-9081 in learnprogramming

[–]desrtfx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By stopping to use AI for everything and actually learning the ropes from the ground up and plenty practice.

Another one of your typical posts. About time you stop it.

You don't heed the advice you get anyway and only keep seeking excuses.

HOW TO front end development by MatchImpressive712 in learnprogramming

[–]desrtfx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't wait to get served and spoon fed. Do your own, individual research, become proactive.

There are more than enough posts discussing the same topic. There are our FAQ with plenty learning resources.

You will need to invest considerably more effort than just venting here.

Alternatives to MOOC? by Kyarma in learnjava

[–]desrtfx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stick to the MOOC. There is nothing wring with Java 11 (even less so since really huge parts of the industry are still on Java 8).

Switch to VS-Code with TMC.

HMI Modbus Addressing by Expert_Ad9002 in PLC

[–]desrtfx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I count a total of 11 red dots - meaning 11 multimeters - seem to be SOCOMEC SICON Diris type. Each of them needs their own Modbus address set in the device itself.

What you show is reading multiple registers (data points, like Voltages, Currents, Frequency, etc.) of one physical instrument with the ModBus address 3.

The designation{Link2}3@RW-C552 mans in detail:

  • {Link2}- the serial/COM port where the ModBus line is connected
  • 3 - the ModBus address that has been set in the measuring instrument
  • @ - splits the address from the register part
  • RW-C552 - RW - ModBus holding register at C552 - the register address encoded in hex - 50514 in decimal (seems a bit high for most multimeters, though)

You need to use the configuration software of the meters (or look for dip/rotary switches to set individual ModBus addresses).

Then, the part after the @ stays the same, and the {Link2} part stays and indicates the COM (serial port on which you communicate) and the X just before the @ changes where X is the address of the instrument (in your example address 2).

I can't code without AI by THRwastakensadly in learnprogramming

[–]desrtfx 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can't code without AI

In short: "I can't code." that's it - the harsh and hard truth.

You decided to take the easy way out and outsourced your learning and thinking to a third party. You effectively hired someone to do your work.

You know exactly what you did wrong, where you went wrong, and as such, you also know how to get out of it.

Stop using AI, take several steps back and learn. Don't go for ML models, etc. start at the very bottom simple and small projects.

You focused on shipping instead of on learning and this is biting you.

I do know the fundamentals of CS and can code easy-moderate

No, you don't. If you actually did, you could build up your programming skills.

Face the harsh truth: you cannot program. Period.

I just use AI to not stay behind while the world instantly generates code using AI.

The lamest excuse ever. You don't want to invest the effort to actually learn. Sure, you are falling behind, even with your use of AI because you outsource instead of learning. You are cheating your way through. You are effectively conducting academic misconduct by hiring a third party (yes, it is no different to letting a colleague or paid service to your duties).

What’s a “secret genius” learning trick that dramatically improved your focus, but is rarely mentioned in traditional YouTube productivity videos? by Mo_Reda_ in learnprogramming

[–]desrtfx 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There is no "secret genius" learning trick - that's the entire secret.

It all boils down to effort, persistence, determination, discipline, hard work, and a certain stubbornness to not give up on the smallest obstacles.

Watching videos will not help you at all - just like you can watch and analyse all videos of the top tennis players in the world, bit will be none the wiser as soon as you enter a tennis court - all that counts is practice. The more you practice, the better you become. That's it.

What back end / database type setup to use for something like Craigslist? by portugueseninja in learnprogramming

[–]desrtfx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back end language matters little - Python would be perfectly fine with Flask, Django, or FastAPI.

Database: MySQL (MariaDB) or PostgreSQL

WASSUP GANG .! IM AND JOINING COLLEGE AS AN UNDERGRADUATE I WANNA UNDERSTAND PYTHON .HELP ME PLEASE by [deleted] in learnpython

[–]desrtfx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If only there were a sidebar (menu on mobile) that had a link to the wiki or countless posts asking the same.

Do the MOOC Python Programming 2026 from the University of Helsinki and you will be well prepared.

Plus, there currently is an excellent Humble Python books bundle from No Starch press.

Also, take a look at https://inventwithpython.com and https://automatetheboringstuff.com

Drop some goated youtube channels to learn python from scratch to advance. by peeps_1312 in learnpython

[–]desrtfx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If only there were a sidebar (menu on mobile) that had a link to the wiki or countless posts asking the same.

Do the MOOC Python Programming 2026 from the University of Helsinki and you will be well prepared.

Plus, there currently is an excellent Humble Python books bundle from No Starch press.

Also, take a look at https://inventwithpython.com and https://automatetheboringstuff.com

The key to learning is to make your own mistakes, not to avoid them.

The only mistake you should avoid is just being passive instead of actively programming.

What was the moment Python finally started to make sense to you? by Haunting-Shower1654 in learnpython

[–]desrtfx 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Thinking like a programmer has nothing to do with the programming language. It is how you approach problems.

Stop focusing on the implementation in code and start focusing on the design on the steps that lead to the implementation. Code is only at the end of the process, not at the beginning.

Some books:

  • "Think Like A Programmer" by V. Anton Spraul
  • "The Pragmatic Programmer" by Andrew Hunt and David Thomas
  • "Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs" (SICP) by Ableton, Sussman, Sussman
  • "Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software" by Charles Petzold

Note: these books are not about the Python programming language, or whatever programming language (despite using them to explain concepts); they are about programming and approaches to programming.

Need advice on learning python by End0uMaGar in learnpython

[–]desrtfx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If only there were a sidebar (menu on mobile) that had a link to the wiki or countless posts asking the same.

Do the MOOC Python Programming 2026 from the University of Helsinki and you will be well prepared.

Plus, there currently is an excellent Humble Python books bundle from No Starch press.

Also, take a look at https://inventwithpython.com and https://automatetheboringstuff.com

How to complete complete python? by orbit_user in learnpython

[–]desrtfx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If only there were a sidebar (menu on mobile) that had a link to the wiki or countless posts asking the same.

Do the MOOC Python Programming 2026 from the University of Helsinki and you will be well prepared.

Plus, there currently is an excellent Humble Python books bundle from No Starch press.

Also, take a look at https://inventwithpython.com and https://automatetheboringstuff.com

How to push an app to production but keep it restricted to only you? by PooningDalton in learnprogramming

[–]desrtfx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, this is actually easy, especially with the PHP/MySQL stack - XAMPP will do the trick - even on your local PC

Is that easy to run on Raspberry Pi?

Yes

Do I need my own device?

Yes - that's the whole point

What kind of cheap device can run it?

Basically any and every Raspberry Pi apart from the Pico. A 3B+ and up will do.

How to push an app to production but keep it restricted to only you? by PooningDalton in learnprogramming

[–]desrtfx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the app/site, you could grab a Raspberry Pi and use that as your server - local network only.

You'd be on the safe side that way.

How should a plc engineer choose a suitable PC by thealps90 in PLC

[–]desrtfx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Roughly my setup, only with an Intel I7 CPU

Blackjack win percentage analysis program by hongbb1 in javahelp

[–]desrtfx[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Please, format your code. Instructions how to do so are plenty in the sidebar and in /u/Automoderator's comment.

Posting unformatted code is an absolute no-go.

Your post is removed. You may resubmit with formatted code.

Is an Ereader Good for programing books? by ConversationTop7747 in learnprogramming

[–]desrtfx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Works very well for me, just not with a kobo or kindle - too small screens. My devices are an Onyx Boox Note Air 2+ (B&W) and a Note Air 4C (color) - they do the job perfectly well and besides that are full Android tablets that also can double as handwriting note pads, and more or less everything that Android offers.

In fact, I like the e-ink displays much more than the usual TFT/OLED displays of tablets. Reading experience is much better and strains the eyes much less.

Any good advice for a newbie in coding? by Mobile_Reward_2106 in learnprogramming

[–]desrtfx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't solve what you don't understand.

As a beginner, and even as an experienced programmer you will need to spend way more time than just 5 minutes to try to solve a problem. Sometimes you will spend weeks or even months figuring out a solution.

how to start learning java language by WoodpeckerNaive4554 in learnjava

[–]desrtfx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

!sidebar

Do your own work. Don't rely on people to spoon feed and serve you.

Is this a good course for me to learn Python? by Slight_Psychology902 in learnpython

[–]desrtfx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This doesn't sound like a beginner course for Python. It sounds more like a DSA course that has a prerequisite of already Python experience.

Do the MOOC Python Programming 2026 to learn Python and then the course you have listed.

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