This semester I finally sat down and untangled the confusing world of software licenses, starting from a basic question: what can you actually protect when you write code? One of the first things I learned is that you cannot copyright a mere idea for a program; copyright law only protects the concrete expression, like source … Read more

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Getting to grips with making REST API calls felt like finally being able to have a real conversation with the internet. At first the whole thing was a bit too much but once I started to see the patterns emerging, it just became second nature. It all clicked when I realised that a REST API … Read more

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My understanding of Scrum is that it isn’t just a process or checklist; it’s a lightweight framework for solving complex problems through collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. The Scrum Guide defines Scrum as: “a lightweight framework that helps people, teams, and organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems.” The framework is based on … Read more

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When I first started learning about REST APIs, I thought it was just about how apps talk to each other over the internet. But after reading the REST API Tutorial, I realized that REST is much more than just sending HTTP requests. It’s an entire way of thinking about how systems communicate efficiently and reliably. … Read more

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When I first started learning Git, it honestly felt like a different language. Everyone else around me seemed to know what they were doing cloning repos, branching and pushing changes to their remote repositories. I’d hesitate before every command, worried that I was about to break something permanently. Reading guides like DataCamp’s roadmap for beginners gave me … Read more

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When I first came across UML in our class activity projects, I often felt lost trying to understand it. There were so many different diagram types, rules, and notations that I struggled to keep track of them all. At first, the symbols looked like a foreign language, and I wasn’t sure how they connected to … Read more

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