How to Make the Jump and Become a Developer

Making the transition from learning programming to becoming a developer can be challenging, but with the right approach, it is achievable. In this post, I will provide some guidance on how to navigate this journey. Start with a Course or Tutorial Begin your coding journey by taking a course or following tutorials. This can be in the form of video courses or YouTube tutorials. As you progress, start building simple applications and gradually move towards more complex ones....

How to Use Netcat for Networking Tasks

Netcat is a powerful Unix command that allows you to perform various networking tasks. It is often used for debugging purposes and to gain a deeper understanding of how things work. Netcat, also known as nc, is readily available on Unix systems. To connect to a network server using Netcat, use the following syntax: nc DOMAIN PORT For example, to connect to the localhost on port 8000, you can use:...

Linux commands: The Power of Ping

In the vast world of networking, the ping command is a valuable tool that can help you assess the reachability and connectivity of a network host. Whether you are troubleshooting network issues or simply wanting to test the response time of a server, ping comes to the rescue. Using the ping command is straightforward. You simply enter ping <host> in the terminal, where <host> can be either a domain name or an IP address....