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Node exec

Comparing options, prior to refactoring the broken flow control in my Gulpfile.

1. child_process.exec

Asynchronous, optionally runs a callback function.

Spawns a shell then executes the command within that shell, buffering any generated output. >

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Migrating a Gulpfile from Gulp 3.9.1 to 4.0.2

Background

Via one of those mental leaps that one can only be achieved by working in two languages at once, I had found my way to Typescript.

I was excited about putting some rigour around my code. But as I sought to install the necessary dependencies, I started hitting versioning issues. I couldn't move forward with modern packages without addressing the dinosaur in the room, Gulp 3.9.1.

Migration Steps

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Imperative vs Declarative programming

From Imperative vs Declarative Programming and React for People Who Think Things Like React are Weird and Hard.

In real life

How do I get to your house from here?

Imperative response

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Fix iPhone Home Button

From: Recalibrate Unresponsive Home Button

Open any general app like, Weather that comes pre-installed on your iPhone 6/6 Plus.

At the same time, press and hold the Power (sleep/wake) button until the “slide to power off” slider appears.

Release the power button and then press and hold the home button until the, “slide to power off” slider vanishes. >

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Natural Docs style guide

Comment format for the best output.

The goal is to make the code self-documenting where possible:

• use readable variable, function and class names
• use descriptive URLs
• give the documentation engine the right cues for good output

PHP

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Open files in Sublime Text 3 from the command line

1. Add a ~/bin directory to your path

$MAMP_PHP path is already in my path:

nano ~/.bash_profile
export PATH="$MAMP_PHP:$PATH"

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Install Creative Cloud Apps on an external drive

From: Move Adobe programs to another HDD

1. Open the Creative Cloud app
2. Click the 3 dots next to your avatar > Preferences
3. Change the Install Location

Note: This option only applies to future installs.

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Changing an SVG's natural dimensions

Background

I want to insert several 3rd party 'technology badges' into my Github README, with the following constraints:

• I want to use SVGs, so the images look crisp on all screens
• I'm limited to inserting the SVGs as <img>s
• Github Flavoured Markdown doesn't provide any controls to resize my <img>s
• I have no control over the page CSS

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Installing Natural Docs via the command line

Use of Natural Docs requires installation of several dependencies:

• Mono - a .pkg (for MacOS), downloadable from https://www.mono-project.com/download/stable/
• Natural Docs - a .zip file, downloadable from https://www.naturaldocs.org/download/

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Attempt 1

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Emoticons vs Emoji

From: Don't know the difference between emoji and emoticons? Let me explain

Emoticon ("emotion icon")

Invented circa 1982,

An emoticon is a typographic display of a facial representation, used to convey emotion in a text only medium. Like so: