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I am a scripting language connoisseur, regular expression aficionado, network geek, general lover of Linux and a frequent contributor to open source software. I transitioned to programming from other work because I was too busy automating my own work environment to actually do the other work. I have a hobby interest in cartography. For more see my personal site. Most importantly, my life is defined by the grace of God given to men through Jesus Christ. It is my ambition that everything I do would reflect His glory and point people towards Him.


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In what sense, if any, have you seen votes on questions be a reliable indicator of suitableness for this site? How do you propose to handle "bikeshed" questions?
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revised Alternative to simplexml_load_string() function
This site is not a place to have people write software for you, it for conceptual issues not "give me the codez".
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answered Alternative to simplexml_load_string() function
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comment What is each time through a loop called?
Pass is also confusing because in some languages it's used specifically to mean skipping an iteration.
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comment Why would you use vi/vim
@T. Markle: You haven't scratched the surface yet. Vim does auto-completion, has integrated documentation both of itself and of the languages we write code with. I can instantly get documentation for the function under the cursor in almost any programming language. And the benefits don't only kick in for "lots of repetitive tasks", they are effective for even the most basic operations. There is a holy war between vim and emacs, but nobody really contests that these editors are far more powerful and capable than any of their graphic counterparts.
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comment a few newbie questions about web app development
Hey ... one question at a time! Please don't edit the scope of a question. You can update it with details etc, but now you are asking about a dozen questions, some of them unrelated to your original. Open new questions on the appropriate SE sites if you have more things to ask.
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answered Stuff every programmer needs while working
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comment What’s your favorite programming language?
Just a reminder that this thread is about your favorite language and you can upvote the ones you like. There is another thread for bashing on the ones you hate. Grep my meaning?
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answered What’s your favorite programming language?
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answered How to evaluate an open source project with joining in mind?
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