Why GAMBAS BASIC Deserves a Place in Your Development Toolbox

One of GAMBAS’s biggest advantages is its fully integrated development environment (IDE), which resembles VB6 and offers an easy-to-use graphical interface. This makes creating forms, handling events, and connecting to databases significantly faster than using more complex frameworks.

Developing an Open Hardware Device Programmer

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Open Universal Device Programmer

Introduction As an electronics enthusiast with over 50 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the dramatic evolution of computing systems. From the early days of 4 and 8-bit machines with minimal RAM to today’s powerful 64-bit computers with terabytes of storage, the progress has been nothing short of extraordinary. The same transformative

The Power of Scripting in Managing Development Servers

Discover how scripting can streamline the management of development servers. Learn about the benefits of automation and explore practical examples, including the apache-site-up.py script for managing Apache virtual hosts.

The Definitive Guide to RS-232 Communication: History, Standards, and Relevance in the Modern World

The Definitive Guide to RS-232 Communication: History, Standards, and Relevance in the Modern World
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Introduction RS-232, often referred to as a legacy serial communication standard, has been the backbone of communication in electronics and computer systems for decades. Developed in the early 1960s, RS-232 became the standard for robust, reliable data transfer between computers, modems, and peripherals. While USB, TTL serial, and wireless protocols have supplanted RS-232 in consumer

Handling Import Conflicts in Python (Versions 3.7 to 3.13)

Handling Import Conflicts in Python (Versions 3.7 to 3.13)

Managing import conflicts in Python is crucial for maintaining clean and efficient code. This article explores various techniques to handle import issues, from simple name conflicts to complex circular imports, covering Python versions 3.7 to 3.13. Learn how to use aliases, virtual environments, sys.path modifications, dynamic imports, and more to resolve common problems and ensure your Python projects run smoothly across different environments.