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Crafting Effective Gists: A Developer's Handbook

35 Free APIs Curated by ChatGPT-4

Hey, tech enthusiasts! Ever been in the middle of a project and thought, "I wish there was an API for that?" Well, you're in luck! I've sifted through the digital realm to bring you a compilation of 35 APIs, each offering unique functionalities that can be the missing piece in your tech puzzle. Whether you're just starting your coding journey or are a seasoned developer, this list promises something for everyone. And here's a fun twist: this isn't just my brainchild. I had a little help from ChatGPT by OpenAI. Yep, AI-driven insights went into this, giving it that extra touch of tech awesomeness. Ready to dive in? Let's explore!

General Utility APIs

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Fake online REST API perfect for testing and prototyping. Developers can use it for mockup data without setting up a backend.
Dog API

25 Thriller Movies Recommended by GPT-4

If you're a fan of movies that keep you on the edge of your seat, you're in the right place. The world of thriller movies offers an array of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists. Based on your preferences for films like "Get Out," "A Quiet Place," and "Us," we've compiled a list of 25 thriller movies that capture a similar essence while avoiding overly raunchy or gory elements. Dive in and discover your next favorite movie night pick!

Memento (2000) - A gripping tale of a man with short-term memory loss who uses notes and tattoos to hunt for his wife's murderer.
Shutter Island (2010) - Two U.S. marshals are sent to an asylum on a remote island to investigate a disappearance.
Gone Girl (2014) - When his wife disappears, media focus surrounds a man as he's suspected of wrongdoing.
The Sixth Sense (1999) - A young boy who can see and communicate with the dead seeks the help of a disillusioned child psychologist.
The Others (2001)

Get Started with React & NextUI

Setting up a React application integrated with a component library can be a game-changer for rapid development. This guide provides a step-by-step process to establish a React application using the Create React App tool and seamlessly integrate it with NextUI components. Following this will ensure a robust foundation and a visually appealing user interface without the hassle of crafting everything from scratch.

A reliable guide to establishing a foundational React application with seamless integration of NextUI components, aligned with AWS best practices.

Resources

Ultimate Coding Interview Prep

Welcome to the ultimate coding interview prep resource. Whether you're gearing up for a tech titan like SpaceX or a household name like Starbucks, these questions and insights will supercharge your interview game. Let's dive in!

Project Naming Guidelines

Introduction

This document outlines the principles and guidelines for naming projects and provides essential tenets to follow. Adopting consistent naming conventions and adhering to these tenets will enhance organization, maintainability, and collaboration within your development team.

Tenets

Durability: Names should withstand the test of time. Choose names that remain relevant and meaningful as the project evolves. Avoid using technology-specific terms that might become outdated.

TypeScript

// Using ECMAScript 6 repeat function
const isPrime = (n: number): boolean => {
    let re = /^.?$|^(..+?)\1+$/;
    return !re.test('1'.repeat(n));
}

Whitelist Hulu to bypass VPN

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Extract Google Takeout Files

tmux new-session will create a tmux session will will continue to run even after the terminal has been closed (so long as the system is still powered on). pv -p is the pipe-viewer command that will pipe the zipped files into the next command and the -p flag will display a progress bar as things are unzipped. tar xzif - will take the output of the previous command (thanks to the - stdin dash) and unzip the files.

tmux new-session 'pv -p  *.tgz | tar xzif -'

	# The reason why I wanted to do this was because I had a striped pool (a pool with no mirroring/redundancy) and
	# I wanted to convert it to a mirror pool which is not possible through the GUI (it is a bit complex via shell commands).
	# My solution was to copy the data from the striped pool to a temporary holding pool (a random disk that I had lying around)
	# and then recreate the pool as a mirrored pool and copy the snapshot back.

	# Start a tmux session so that the shell session will persist even when you close the shell
	tmux

	# Create a snapshot of pool_A that contains the data that you want moved to pool_B
	zfs snapshot -r pool_A@migrate