Python -O won’t magically make every script faster, but in the right workloads it’s a free win—here’s how to test it safely.

Python remains one of the most widely used programming languages in web development, data analysis, automation, and artificial intelligence. As its usage grows, coding tools are also changing. In 2026 ...

VS Code leads by flexibility. It fits almost every language, workflow, and team size. That’s why it is the daily driver for most developers in 2025. Specialized IDEs still win for depth. IntelliJ for ...

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So, you’re working with Python and maybe feeling a bit swamped by all the tools out there. It’s a common thing, honestly. Python is great, but it’s got a lot going on. That’s where PyCharm comes in.

Hidden away in your Android phone's developer settings is a powerful feature called USB debugging. It's a special mode that opens a direct line of communication between your smartphone and a computer, ...

A newly uncovered malicious package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) has raised fresh concerns about the security of open source software repositories. The package, named “dbgpkg,” was discovered by ...

Debugging and profiling are critical skills in a developer's toolbox, especially when working with low-level system applications. Whether you're tracking down a segmentation fault in a C program or ...

There are few areas where AI has seen more robust deployment than the field of software development. From “vibe” coding to GitHub Copilot to startups building quick-and-dirty applications with support ...

AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other top AI labs are increasingly being used to assist with programming tasks. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said in October that 25% of new code at the company is ...