#C++ code checkers

[anifever]

Dating Darry Curtis HC’s ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆

Darrel “Darry” Curtis x Fem!Reader

୨୧ : What I think dating ‘Superman’ would include

A/N : I’ve been busy but school’s out now so hopefully I can work on requests 💔. Also ily Jake Gyllenhaal but they should’ve never remade Roadhouse..

˖⁺‧₊˚ 🕊️ ˚₊‧⁺˖

୨ I hate to say it (not really), but you’re like a married couple

୨ The gang calls you mom and dad as a joke

୨ You guys are so sitting on a porch with wind chimes and birds chirping in the bg and the warmth of the sun hitting your skin coded

୨ You’re so disgustingly in love and it makes everyone sick

୨ I feel like bcs of how he’s portrayed and the responsibilities/stress he takes on from the entire gang, it makes him seem way older than he is

୨ That’s also probably due to Patrick Swayze being 31 instead of 20 while filming and also being 15 years older than C Thomas Howell irl instead of the 6 year age gap their characters actually had…

୨ Anyways, you help him actually act more his age

୨ You convince him to go out more, etc

୨ Everyone’s happy to see him let loose once in a while

୨ Like you guys mess around when you bake/cook together by throwing flour at each other and giggling omg I’m vomiting

୨ You guys are sometimes (very rarely) even spotted at Buck’s together and Dallas has to do a double take

୨ You also bribe the boys to give you guys or just him in general some alone time LMAO

୨ You absolutely slow dance in the kitchen. Idc.

୨ He’s the type to call you “a real treat” when you dress up or do something nice for him

୨ Going shopping together and him walking around with his lil’ glasses reading the grocery list while you push the cart

୨ Sitting in his lap while he reads the newspaper ohahahwbrbrbnrne

୨ You guys definitely met early on; slow burn

୨ You were SO ‘So High School’ by Taylor Swift when you were a little bit younger

୨ Been in the works of writing a ff abt that..

୨ FINALLY officially asked you out senior year for prom and you’ve been together since, even though you guys were in love way before that

୨ You definitely have to get in between his and Pony’s fights a lot

୨ Soda comes to you for advice, no matter what it is- he thinks it’s refreshing to have someone new to talk to rather than constant arguing, yada yada

୨ Dallas either flirts with you to piss Darry off or he has a relationship with you like he did with Mrs. Curtis. No in between.

୨ The type of man to give you foot massages

୨ On the contrary, you also massage his shoulders

୨ Johnny probably had a tiny crush on you when you first met him years back, but it went away when you guys started dating

୨ Went away to an extent at least..

୨ Him standing between your legs while you’re sat on the sink shaving his face for him GODODODODID

୨ He says “honey, I’m home” unironically

୨ He’s able to pick you up pretty easily no matter your weight

୨ He does it a lot and it’s mainly to show off LMAO

୨ You guys play checkers together and genuinely enjoy it which doesn’t help your mom/dad allegations

୨ EXTREMELY good at calming you down whether it’s a panic attack, etc

୨ He might lose his temper a lot on his brothers, but he never does it with you

୨ If he ever does accidentally snap at you, he apologizes to no end

୨ He’s touching you whenever he can; a hand on your waist, around your shoulder, keeping you on his lap, a finger in your belt loop, etc

୨ Speaking of belt loops, you pulling him in by the loops or his belt buckle to kiss him⁉️⁉️⁉️ I’m losing it

୨ Whenever any sort of errand needs to be run, he either forces Pony/Soda to do it, or makes you come with him alone

୨ He buys you flowers whenever he has the extra money ☹️

୨ Has his moms wedding ring kept someplace safe to give to you one day

୨ On another note, she loved you so much before she passed

୨ She was also constantly teasing him about you two when you guys were younger

୨ If he’s exhausted from work and flops onto the couch with you, don’t expect to be getting up anytime soon

୨ Back to the ‘him going out more’ point- you guys go to rodeos together whenever he knows Pony is being watched by someone else

୨ Calming lil’ picnics together by a lake

୨ He unfortunately will have to cancel plans a good amount because of work-related stuff, but you completely understand

୨ He’s pretty stubborn about letting you help with money, but he gives in sometimes

୨ You leave him cute notes in the lunch that he takes to work <\\3

୨ He for sure keeps a hand on your thigh or knee while driving

୨ There’s no doubt in my mind you’d grow old together

୨ He’s thankful for you in so many ways and is glad you’re able to help his life feel normal again and like an actual 20 year-old

[forthelostones]

𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚏𝚊𝚜𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 ➺ 𝚓𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚢 #11

anderson construction and landscaping had been parked outside your door since you returned home from university. as if the summer couldn't get any hotter, the business owner works overtime in your area. anderson is collecting new, loyal clients of your neighbors, cementing her permanence in your life for the next few months. what's to come of your girlish crush when she keeps showing up?

𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜. 18+ (mdni); age-gap, young!reader, older!abby, butch!abby, slow-burn, suggestive language, thoughts of infidelity, ellie ft, smoking/drinking, mentions of parents, nickname: sweetheart, and modern au.

𝚊𝚗. 1,000 of you, this means more than you all realize. my journey with writing has been so complex and you all make me believe in myself - thanks for believing in me. much love!

♫ 𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚢𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝. rather be alone by leon thomas ft. halle ♫

For a moment, it became apparent that my hands were made to hold her by the way our exchange of breath aligned perfectly. I closed my eyes if only for a second to macerate in this moment. I raise my hands to show her it wasn’t intentional. “Sorry, it’s cramped in here now I didn’t realize, should we go?” 

“Only if you would like to.” She said. 

She was toying with me now, seeing if I would take the bait, which I did because I loved it when women entrusted me with the sole responsibility. Before I could reply my phone rang and I had never felt a greater sense of relief. 

An unknown number with the local area code came across the screen. “Hello?” 

“Abby?” I melt at the sound of Nora’s voice, but not in a good way, in a I’m-guilty-way. 

I crook my finger in her direction to leave the club so I can hear Nora clearly. 

“Nora, hi.” I said. 

“Is this a bad time it sounds like you’re out?” 

“No, it’s fine, uh probably can’t talk long. I got tied up in work and wanted to text you, um, yeah.” 

I stood in the parking lot gasping for air letting the clarity cleanse me from the stuffy venue. I lean onto the passenger side door and see my new addition trailing behind. 

“I was thinking about you that’s all.” 

“Good, we still have to plan out our date night.” 

She walks up to me with her hands extended behind her back, strutting like a panther in the darkness covered by a singular lamp, and stops in front of me — not even a foot away. 

“Anything you want me to wear?” 

“Can I think on it?” 

“You absolutely can, chat later.”

I tuck my phone back into my pocket to see her even closer with my back flush to the truck I just stand there unmoved. 

“I’m sorry for touching you in there. I shouldn’t have done that.” 

“I know you didn’t mean it.” She closes in. 

My gaze lies down upon her, my arms to my sides, and temptation in my face I was shuttering with inability. I reach for the handle and open it, forcing myself out her way.

Nora’s voice on the other line made a wave of disgust shutter through my body — one that I hadn’t felt in a long time. 

꒰ঌ ໒꒱

My fist gently tapped against the large entryway as the moon settled into the sky and my watch read for 2:45 a.m. After a moment, a glint of warm light illuminates within the curtains of what I assume was the living room. I stood desperately in my checkered boxers and A&C sweatshirt

“Who is it?” She groans. 

“Your stupid neighbor,” I croak full of instant regret. 

“Abigail, is everything okay?” 

She flicked on a porch lamp that shinned on me like a police spotlight, preparing me for the inevitable interrogation. Her arms cover her chest as she stood cozy in a two piece silk set with a matching robe and a patterned scarf tied around her fro. 

“Um, in a poor romantic attempt to apologize, the best thing I could do was knock on your door at the most inconvenient hour because I couldn’t sleep. I can’t wait ’til the morning to tell you how sorry I am for earlier.” 

“Come in,”  

Nora’s home was painted a rosy blush color, which I didn’t expect. I imagined something more exuberant like a creamsicle orange or dusty yellow but this fit her perfectly. Ornate gold frames with family photos were collaged on the walls over a tan sectional with a range of pink throw pillows. The whole space was the epitome of comfort. She directed me to matching loveseat near the window that overlooks the front corner of the lawn. I sink into the seat and she rubbed her eyes awake to adjust to me in her space. 

“Abby, we all have responsibilities and I respect that.” She uncrosses her arms. 

“I feel like I blew you off and that is not a true depiction of me. I—I am more than my work, I don’t just blow off the people I care about because of my career.”

“I don’t doubt that Abigail,” Nora smiles. 

Before I knew it Nora was sat in my lap, smoothing my hairs down as my hands rested on her thighs. She reached under my chin to lift it to her coal eyes slightly.  

“May I kiss you?” 

I could only nod as I calculated how long it had been since my lips were pressed against another woman’s. Her lips were buttery, slipping across mine, awakening out of my mania. I glide my fingers across the seam of her shorts over her thigh letting the fabric slip under them. My clit tingled with a savory anticipation as Nora’s tongue entered my mouth and she feathered the hair at the nape of my neck. As I returned the favor and removes herself from my thighs leaving me with my lip parted and suddenly cold.

I sat breathless at the swift interaction in a daze of the events that just occurred. She stands sweetly with a partially lit smile. I had never had a woman be so forward with me and take the initiative in the way Nora has.

“I know you’re busy, we’re grown, and I don’t take things personally.” 

I stood up adjusted my boxers subtly or so I hoped. “Well, thanks for that reassurance, I feel stupid now so I am going to leave.” 

We both walk back to the door and I linger in the frame. 

“Would it make you feel better if I made the plans for our date?” 

I stammer. “I mean, no, I got that part. Your job is to show up as beautiful as you are now.” 

She opens the door wider and perches on the tips of her toes to kiss me one last time. This was the moment I settled into the most, dragging my hand gently across her jawline, craving even more. The worst part of it thoughwas that I wasn’t craving Nora at all but someone else entirely. 

✧ ━━━━

You were reeling over last night and the close proximity to Ms. Anderson was all you could wish for. The way she gripped you was unfamiliar because the way Ellie put her hands on you wasn’t in the way Ms. Anderson did… it was with intention. Not holding you just because she could but holding you to connect and make you feel safe. You felt heavy in your bed remembering the scent of her, replaying each move she made, her sunken eyes, it was all so intoxicating. For the past forty minutes you had her contact open ready to change the events of tonight possessing a sliver of courage. 

There was high emotional stakes, you knew that, especially after Ellie took the initiative to end things. It wasn’t grand or particularly a shock, it was what it always was, just Ellie. 

“I love you, you know that.” She says through gritted teeth. 

“Love you too. I thought you would be happy to see me,” 

Your stomach dropped at the sobering image of your girlfriend. She pressed her lips together like a boss that was going to fire you. A lump formed in your throat at her stoic nature that you rarely had the pleasure of seeing anymore. 

“Ellie,” You whisper. “What is it?” 

“We need to end this now.” 

“Our relationship?”

“Before I make the move I think it’s best we split now, even if I will still be around town.” 

Sure, you knew this was coming but you thought it would be you, it was simpler now to detach from this wasted partnership and move on. Living in the moment even if it was with your new boss would you had a risky crush on. 

“Fine.” You shrug. 

“That’s it — fine?” 

You scrub your hands over you face and exhale, sick of pretending that you cared anymore, sick of this relationship and trying to understand if it was healthy or not. 

“Ellie what do you want me to do? Get on my knees and beg you to love me differently?” 

“I mean you been wanting this haven’t you? I knew it deep down, I did.” 

“If I say yes would that appease you?” You snapped. 

She shrugged with a disgusting smug look on her face with her hands gripping her hips. 

“What I think is you want me to follow you because I take care of you, make your life better, give you a sense of direction.” 

“Oh there it is, the fucking queen has arrived. Yes, I don’t have a pointless four-year degree, been employed since I was nineteen by the way, and I’m not rich — whatever. The same old regurgitated shit we been over before! You got me one gig, congratulations.” 

Her voice trembled, this was the Ellie you grew to know, unmanaged anger and buried trauma. Her skin bursting with anxious hives and eyes full of helplessness. 

“I hope this attitude is fixed when I see you at work next week.” 

You push the door up into the frame as hard as you can let it to finally allow a warm tear to slip out of the corner of your eye. It had hurt, but what’s going to hurt these next few weeks is your ex and boss you clearly are attracted to in a power struggle. 

The familiar cherry Anderson & Co. truck rattled into your driveway, this morning you were the client, it was your demolition. Since Abigail had never done this before the unusual circumstance left you both with an added layer of awkwardness after last night. Your parents had gone to run errands and Abby was left to continue the demo on the bathroom. Knowing her she brought her own cup of coffee but you pulled out the French press just in case. 

The click of the front door welcomed in a pristine and smiling Abby holding a toolbox in her right hand. You traced the outline of her veins through the spaces of her tattoos marveling at how much her muscle bulged from the weight of the box. “‘Mornin.” 

You smile dryly to which Abby ignores and hurries into your bedroom. It looked better this time, less boxes, your bed was made, clothes were in their respected place. You met her in your bathroom where she already had a blueprint pulled out. You two haven’t chatted about the demo since the consultation really so now was the time to, although you didn’t want to because you didn’t care, you wanted her attention. 

“Made you coffee.” You grin. 

She looks at you through the mirror where you stood in the door frame. 

“Thank you sweetheart, is it okay if I had a cup right now before…” 

“Of course, you want cream or sugar?” 

It wasn’t an inherently a sexually charged question but the way it left your lips it could’ve been. 

“Cream, thank you.” 

Abby explained to you the way this was going to go. “So listen, this maybe inconvenient to you for a while, this bathroom won’t have any water or power for the time being. It will be completely out of order and that’s that. First thing I am going to start by doing is tearing up some of this tiling.” 

“Can I watch?” You ask childishly. 

“Sure but I could give you a lesson instead?” She grins. 

She hands you the coffee mug with 1/4 left in it and you move it to your desk. You both get layered up in protective gear ready to begin gutting the bathroom. With a blade Ms. Anderson begins to trace the caulk lines inside of the shower carefully. The shower was large enough for you to both be standing inside but small enough for you to brush up against one another. You tried to huddle away but her eyes gestured for you to come closer and you had no choice. Shoulder to shoulder she explained the small details and periodically turning to make sure you understood. Like actually understood.

“So, what we’re doing here is preparing to remove the tiling without ruining the wall too much,” 

Her blunt fingers trace along the seams with the knife following shortly behind. You’re both in the shower, sure fully clothed but you thought of that night in her house, imagining you two. 

“Gonna remove this grout. I’ll need a tile drill next.”

You both step outside of the tub as she drills into the wall and it was amazing to see her level of concentration and precision. In all honesty, you never understood how Ellie could be passionate about her work and be good at it. Abby moved with a veteran pace, the tiles dropping at her feet, and body covered in flakey residue. 

Two hours pass and you are suddenly sitting on top of the toilet seat talking with Abby after an overly extended break. 

“When you book Ellie for whatever job you have next, please don’t let it be here.” 

She leaned off the wall. “Okay, why?” 

“She broke up with me.” 

“Damn,” She groans. “I’m sorry.” 

You inhale as if shards of glass we’re entering your lungs. It felt painful despite the fact that you wanted it to be over, it still hurt. 

“We weren’t good for each other.” 

“I can take her off and place up an ad to find someone else it won’t be hard. I don’t want you to be overly stressed at work if she’s around.” Abby’s voice got a bit deeper than usual as she grew stern and authoritative — protective.  

“Ms. Anderson, I promise you it’s fine, the battle is my own. Plus you still owe me.” 

Despite your efforts to lighten the mood she wasn’t swayed. She moved into the doorway and took off her gloves and set them on the toolbox. She rubbed her palms together and crossed her arms, in her favorite stance. 

“I’m serious.” 

You freeze. 

“Abby,” 

“If she disrespects you or says anything outlandish I won’t hesitate to step in. Now what you do outside of me is your business but in this my job is to protect you first. Do you understand me?” 

You straighten up and place your hands in your lap and nod. Fire blazed through you seeing this typically sweet woman transform before you eyes. She composed herself with a deep breath.

"She's professional if anything."

"Don't defend her, I've seen how she speaks to you. Take it from me, you'll be glad in a few years you clipped yourself away from her."

You advert your gaze to the floor. If Ms. Anderson could see it how long were you pretending?

"I'm sorry it's not my business, I've just noticed your change in energy as of late, I felt it immediately."

You choke back a tender sob, refusing to cry in front of your boss over a shitty ex. Abby made it incredibly difficult to not throw yourself into her arms right now. Maybe that's the main piece you and Ellie were missing this whole time, you never felt each other.

Her feet shuffle closer to you and you raise your head with glass eyes. "Oh," she sighs apologetically and yet full of pity.

You poor young thing, you have no clue, you imagine her thinking. You pull yourself up directly in front of her, the lack of space reminiscent of last night. Abby's hand reaches for the door, her left foot stepping back and you follow stepping forward. She softens her eyes and traces the outline of your mouth intently. You step forward this time filling in the gap just as the creaking of the garage erupts.

Neither of you react as you tie into each other an invisible string pulling you closer. The distance of the thread growing shorter. “I’m going to go check on them.” You say, not exactly wanting to leave.

“Perfect. I’ll come down to say hello.”

You both taking a whisper and speaking almost robotically. Shoving away every human urge.

Your left hand brushes by Abby’s waist as you move past her in the doorway. The woman turned quicker than you thought because there she was with her body pressed into the back of yours. Light enough to want more and close enough to feel the rise and fall of her chest.

[yoneda-emma]

This is sort of an indirect addition to this ask maddy got about learning rust, I haven't actually gotten to learning rust yet but I do want to talk about an incident I recently had with python (I think with C the reasons why you'd rather not use it are fairly obvious) So recently tried to implement a basic matrix class in python, and since I wanted to do a whole thing where I did my own implementations of numerical optimization and more general linear algebra stuff, I tried to do it "properly" and make it "robust" and everything, but without installing any external libraries.

And to me, that obviously involved making sure that the matrix is formatted sensibly, i.e. that a matrix contains m rows of n numbers each. This seemed like a very obvious thing you should do in any serious piece of code, since if the contents of a matrix are accidentally formatted in a weird way, then you might get errors, or, significantly worse, python might just decide that it "can handle them" anyways and do some really unintuitive dumb stuff that's really hard to debug. (See this older post of mine for an example of how the pythonic willingness to work with bad inputs leads to really weird unintuitive behavior).

Turns out this is not something you can do directly in python without installing external type checking libraries! And I didn't want to just loop through all the contents and check their type individually during object creation, since that felt incredibly slow, stupid and inefficient. It didnt help that my algorithms theory exam was coming up soon, which meant I was thinking about asymptotic runtimes all day.

And so I was like "well surely at least it's easy to check for a matrix being a 2D array with consistent row sizes". However, at this point, with dawning horror, I came to a realization:

and at this moment I could just feel pretty much all of my remaining "python is easy to work with" attitude turning into dust and soaring away in the wind. If anyone here knows a way to enforce a given argument being a 2D array of numbers with consistent row sizes that doesn't involve O(n*m) overhead during object creation and that can be implemented in python using only internal modules (no external type checkers that need to be installed manually first) please tell me lol

[pupsmailbox]

STARTING WITH C

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NEUTRAL︰ cab. cable. cache. cade. caden. cadence. cai. cal. callahan. callaway. callout. calm. camari. cambrian. camdyn. cameron. camille. camp. campbell. camren. camryn. candle. candy. cannon. canyon. captain. captor. carcass. carousel. carry. carsen. carsyn. carter. cartier. cas. cascade. case. casey. cash. casino. casket. casper. caspian. cassidy. castle. casual. cat. catalogue. cavalry. cave. cavity. cay. caydence. caylen. cedar. celeb. cement. cemetery. century. chain. chainsaw. chandler. channing. chaos. char. charge. charity. charleston. charley. charlie. charly. charm. chase. chayce. checkers. cheer. chemical. cherish. chernobyl. cherry. chevelle. chevy. chiffon. chilly. chip. chirp. chop. chosen. chozen. chris. chrome. chrysalis. chrysanthemum. church. cider. cidney. cinder. cinnamon. city. cj. clarity. clarke. classic. clay. clear. clementine. cliché. click. cliff. cloak. clock. closure. cloud. clover. clownery. cob. cobalt. cobolt. cobra. cocoa. code. codin. colby. colt. comatose. combat. conley. control. cookie. cooper. copeland. copper. cor. coral. corbyn. corduroy. core. corvette. cory. cosmic. count. court. courtesy. courtney. cove. coven. covet. coy. coyote. cradle. crane. crank. crash. cree. crest. crew. crime. crimson. crisis. critter. croc. crosby. cross. crow. crown. cruise. crush. crystal. cupcake. curse. cyan. cyber. cylinder. cypress. cécile.

[xiaokuer-schmetterling]

psa — pls use neurodivergent / dyslexia friendly fonts and high contrast text vs background color choices for low-vision fans interacting with your fanworks!

aka: making your podfic cover art and / or gifsets & text post memes more widely accessible and viewer friendly

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okay, hey, hi! thanks-in-advance for reading this long post (lol or skipping to the tldr) ₍^. .^₎Ⳋ ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

so, first of all! i made a canva poster regarding which fonts i consider to be neurodivergent & dyslexia friendly *in my personal opinion* -- it also has examples of text (foreground) vs immediately surrounding background color choices with luminosity contrast ratios that meet minimum WCAG standards for low-vision web users -- btw there's a plain text list of the fonts included and colors used on the poster near the bottom of this post

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so! what do i think makes a font family neurodivergent / dyslexia friendly and / or accessible to low-vision persons?

i think a font is visually accessible if it passes the tests of:

no-exact-mirror-letters [ b d p q ]

distinguishable-vertical-bar-characters [ 1 I l i ]

and also very very importantly: i find it at least aesthetically tolerable 😅😉

which btw @staff the default tumblr True Blue color scheme uses a font that fails both of these tests — UPDATE: test failure for every color scheme's default font when using the ios app (side note: we need a dark mode for the queer pride color scheme)

UPDATE: i just tested all color schemes on my chromebook -- Vampire theme has a default font (combined with a tolerable-to-my-eyes low-light compatible color scheme) that passes these readability tests in the chrome browser but i don't know about any of the other browsers *shruggie*

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and here's a color palette representation of the color choices i made on the poster with their associated hex codes

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some context:

so while i was working on research (motivated by @flamingwell 's post) about ways to make my podfics accessible for hearing-impaired fandom friends, i got to thinking about how i often struggle to read lovingly made podfic covers and painstakingly created fandom-themed gifsets and text post memes here on our beloved hellsite. and so i was inspired to try and raise awareness amongst the podficcers making cover arts and the magicians making gifsets & memes! about webdesign standards regarding visual accessibility

btw! if you're tracking this, my research and experimentation with how i personally can make my podfics more accessible to those with biomechanical and/or neurological hearing challenges is still in progress, but you can read more about what i've learned so far here!

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some links:

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my preferred browser-based tools for choosing font vs bkgd colors

https://colorable.jxnblk.com -- free & no ads

https://www.audioeye.com/color-contrast-checker -- free & some ads but Very Official lol

https://coolors.co/contrast-checker -- free & no account necessary to use & no ads -- also has a really neat color palette generator tool

https://www.canva.com/colors/color-wheel -- free & no account needed to use & no ads

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this tool simulates colorblindness on png / jpeg images

https://www.vischeck.com/vischeck/vischeckImage.php

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okay so! if you don't want to interact with the poster just now, or if you would like to be able to c&p an exact font name or color for your own use! here's a plain text list of all the fonts referenced as being low-vision / neurodivergent / dyslexia friendly in my opinion & based on my lived experiences on my poster, as well as the colors i chose to use as examples of high-contrast fonts vs bkgd

p.s. as of 2025.06.19--all but 2* of these fonts are available with a free account on canva.com

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my suggested body text aka plain fonts

ABeeZee

Amaranth

Belgrano

Nexa Slab*

honorable mention

Alice

Andika

BIZ UDPMincho

Cooper BT

Droid Serif

Duru Sans

(Atkinson) Hyperlegible

Marmelad

Merriweather

Monradok

Moonjelly*

PT Serif

Quando

Tirosh

my suggested header text aka fancy fonts

Black Ops One

Playwrite US Modern

Vast Shadow

honorable mention

Apple Juice

Bree Serif

Carollo Playscript

Comfortaa

Kurale

Lobster Two

Soft Icecream

Special Elite

my suggested websafe fonts (boring fallback choices, but necessary i guess)

Cambria / Caladea

Comic Sans

Courier New

Georgia

Verdana

Times New Roman / Tinos

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what colors did i use? and their hex codes

the dark blue bkgd #060644 aka ~federal blue~

the pale pink used for main header shape #ebddd7 aka ~champagne pink~

the yellow 'plain fonts' header shape #e0f19c aka ~mindaro~

the pale rose-pink header for 'fancy fonts' #9e6f6d aka ~rose taupe~

the grey bkgd for the text example boxes #373f51 aka ~charcoal~ and the pale pink font #ebddd7 aka ~champagne pink~

the yellow used on the example of how ugly the open dyslexic font is to me #ffd230 aka ~jonquil~

subtitles example: light blue font (usually called cyan in subtitle menus btw) #05e0e9 aka ~robin egg blue~ and black bkgd #000000

the honorable mentions box: blue #0033a0 aka ~egyptian blue~ and the white font #ffffff

the green-ish box #33443c aka ~dark slate gray~ using the pale pink font #ebddd7 aka ~champagne pink~ with the pale yellow link #e0f19c aka ~mindaro~

the purple box #5b3256 aka ~japanese violet~ using the pale pink font #ebddd7 aka ~champagne pink~ with the pale blue link #dcecf5 aka ~alice blue~

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a final consideration re font choices: don't be afraid to use Big Font Sizes and Use Up Some Space in your text overlay visual arts! especially for the most important information; WCAG standards recommend 18 point font size for easier readability (or a 14pt bolded font)

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TLDR--what i am asking for people to do when designing podfic covers and gifsets (well. really any artwork with a text overlay on an image) is to choose the font color and immediately surrounding background color to have a high contrast ratio (3:1 min for headers and 4.5:1 min for smaller fonts) AND to use dyslexia friendly fonts. pretty pretty please!

and in conclusion: OPEN DYSLEXIC IS AN UGLY FONT AND A DIRTY LIE AND I HATE IT SO MUCH PLS DON'T USE IT I BEG YOU orz orz orz YOU HAVE BETTER OPTIONS — SO. MANY. BETTER. OPTIONS

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[bloomph]

hie... .. . gently places him here . please watch him fornme thank u. do not touch his hair. pls

text in image:

2/18/25. revised date: 2/22

Name: Styll Sumner

- he/him

- 18

- september 11 (shut up)

- virgo ♍️

- ISFP

- 5 foot something

(C minus symbol) chronic C student

(left) this side hasn’t been cut in over 6 yrs

(right) this side hasnt been cut past a trim in 4 yrs

(left) long hair + glove. right handed

(right) short hair + glove

Wrynn trims his hair!! he lets Wrynn trim the split ends every once in a while. NOBODY ELSE is allowed to touch it.

❤️:

- comfy clothes

- space

- comp-sci

- psychology

^^ he only applied to 3 colleges, one for each of these. he aint get in any 💀

- bad rom-coms

- store-bought strawberry cake

- nice people

- blunt people

- Richard Siken

- DvDs + CDs

❌:

- dishonesty

- SPIDERS

- licorice

- avoidant people

- empty promises

Note from Styll: I probably have OCD but I have a job so idrc abt that rn

“shark tooth necklace” (it’s a rock)

(left) dark wash with checker stripes

(right) plain light wash

the gloves stay ON during SEX!!

(all art with Styll needs his gloves on. drawing him without his gloves is like drawing Dazai without his bandages)

spotify code:

(top middle) has a double helix, but his hair is always hiding it

OLD OUTFIT

(he’s the coolest cat around!)

(it’s styll sumner, after all!)

[discotenny]

IDEK WHERE THE IMAGES R FROM IM SEEING EVERYWHERE BUT CANT FIND VIDEO BUT HEY LOOK DID U SEE THIS (from someone random blog post bc idek where to find the original)

https://www.tumblr.com/lochness-art/733533305005293568/no-one-asked-but-here-r-my-opinions-on-the-new

NEW SPRITFESSS TIME SKIP REAL TIME SMIP REALFL

NEW SPRITES NEW SPRITES AWAHHWAHFHEAJIORERER

I posted my thoughts on the outfits when that big compilation image came out but now that we have visible LEGS for the all the charas now I feel obligated to update my thoughts fdsafadsfs. Put under a cut cause I have a feeling its gonna be long fdsfdsafs

Original thought post

Original post listed in the ask

ALSo, the images are from the new hypmic flava trailer posted on their yt channel here :3

Ichiro: We saw him in full before, but I just want to reiterate how they intentionally got rid of all the connections Ichi had to the bros within his clothing. From Jiro's blue on his sleeves, the zip up shirt they all shared, and having the iconic BB lettering not there anymore- it seems like they're trying to distance Ichi's character from being so bro centric. Maybe to show growth how he's going to be more independent? It's a bit odd because being dependent isn't Ichi's flaw, that's Jiro and Saburo's... Maybe it's to show how THEYRE distancing from HIM 🤔

Jiro: This hair change is such a W for Jiro fans!! It was unclear if he actually changed it in art prior but this is a W SUCH A W!!! I miss the white stripes on his shoulders for contrast reasons but he looks just like a more mature version of his old design. It looks like he's wearing the checkered shirt instead of wrapping it around his waist which is cuter and makes much more sense fdsafdsfds.

Saburo: He looks all grown up LOL The time skip is only supposed to be a few months from what I recall, so at most he's now 15 but imo I think they're keeping them to og ages tbh. The mustard is such a good look for him! The more pastel yellow and school uniform esc coat of his old design did a lot to keep him looking / feeling young so this new design feels like he's growing up to be more comfortable to be who he is ;_;

Samatoki: He looks just as hot and he's somehow showing even MORE skin despite having a jacket lmao. Those popping buttons I see you Toki fdsafdsaf. Again he looks less like a gangster / yakuza but I wonder if they're trying to lean into that look. He pretty. Real pretty...

Jyuto: Thoughts have pretty much stayed the same, it reads like an Extra Wardrobe outfit rather than something he'd wear on the daily. In the new arc did he stop wearing his uniform since the government shut down? Did he just say fuck the dress code? I do like the outfit, it makes him look a lil more sleazy LOL

Rio: Rio looks good he looks good!! I don't have much thoughts on him since I never really do but I still find it hilarious he has the same pants as his old outfit.

Ramuda: He looks excellent as always but I do agree with the original poster that I miss his blue :C I think the yellow makes him look really young and it kinda doesn't jive with me ??? I love the hat though he looks very very cute. Ramuda also has the best shoes in the cast and I appreciate they didn't change it.

Gentaro: Gentaro is so funny I think they legitimately just made his back cape longer?? He also got rid of the high collar undershirt, which probably symbolizes that he's hiding less of himself to his friends. I love Gen but I need to see him not in motion to see how well this outfit fits him. ATM I think the longer cape messes up his silhouette by making him seem like a rectangle.

Dice: I miss the trench coat!! I miss the trench coat!!! I don't care if it would be smelly I miss the trench coat !!! I think getting rid of the black parts on his collar and outside his sleeves kind of make him look too... normal??? Like idk, where's the spice!! Give him fingerless gloves or sm shit he needs SOMETHING to make him look less like just a guy :C He's cute but I think his old fit is >>>

Jakurai: He looks SOOOOO GOOOD. We've seen this in full before but he looks CUUUTEEE. Like I'm no Jakurai stan but hooo boy that coat does smthn to me. He looks looser, like he's gonna have some fun, maybe go to the mall or smthn he looks good !!!!! Anons brought up Jakurai removing his doctor coat as a symbolism for his savior complex going away and I think it's really cool !!! One of the best new fits imo.

Hifumi: I like his og outfit much better I'm sorry 😭😭😭 I think with Materno's main color being light grey, Jakurai being in white, Doppo being a light grey now, Hifu being that off white just makes him blend together with the other members. Maybe it's the fact that he's set against a white background but he just gets lost among the other two. Having the darker colors concentrated around his head / upper body helps though.

Doppo: I love him my baby I love him I lve nye my baby my vobeoteoy frmajwfmweoijfghuefuwafjewanjmisafkowafewoawfeaiow. I say from my last post: "He’s getting loose he’s getting silly he’s CRAZY DOPPO IN THE HOUSE !!!"

Sasara: I like the outfit on it's own but I kind of... hate how it's matching with Rosho. SasaRo enjoyers rejoice but I don't like how it doesn't allow Sasara (and Rosho in turn) be his own character. It was mainly an issue I had with Rosho but this new fit puts in on Sasara too, that it kind of forces you to look at him in the lense of his relationship with Rosho rather than who he is as a chara on it's own. Also they made him less colorful :CC The bowtie is super cute though I like it.

Rosho: Rosho does look cute but again I wish it wasn't so obviously a callback to his relationship with Sasara!! I do like the hair, it's very cute fdsafdsa. He looks a lot more comfortable and a lot more confident but I'm unsure if its due to character development or just for cool points. Rosho looks like he smells good

Rei: He's too grey 💀 TOO GREY !!! I think getting rid of the hat and glasses was such a downgrade it does not look very good. It's a lot of my issues with Hifu's outfit without actually having a good clothing design to make up for it. I think it's nice how it could possibly be a call back to Kazuma Kiryu but that doesn't really make up for it :/

Kuko: I was wrong his hair did not get shorter 💀💀💀 But he is INCREDIBLE !! IT'S VERY GOOD!!! I have nothing to complain / nitpick about I think it's very good. (one nitpick I guess FDSAFDS. His bright hair now seems a bit out of place against the darkness of his clothing. Maybe making the purple accent stripes blue or red would have made it better? Unsure though.

Jyushi: He looks very good but I wish they gave him more interesting pants they're very underwhelming compared to his incredible top!! Like imagine sm crazy shit like lace racing stripes, some peekaboo patterns in triangles at the bottom of his flares, it would be very cute !!!

Hitoya: Very cute, very good, a stark improvement from his original look I have nothing else to say fdskafdasfdsa. Again, a 35 year old baby.

I think for some of the characters the outfits really really really really work (Doppo, Hitoya, Jakurai) but for a lot of them I think their original looks were much more iconic and much more fitting to themselves (Dice, Sasara, Rei). I hope we still get content put out with their original outfits because I'd legitimately be sad to never see Dice in his trench coat again :C

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Useful AI Tools That Are Transforming Work and Creativity in 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept reserved for tech giants or science fiction enthusiasts. In 2025, AI tools have become deeply embedded in our daily work routines, creative processes, and even personal lives. Whether you're a developer, writer, marketer, teacher, or small business owner, AI tools are streamlining tasks, enhancing productivity, and enabling creativity like never before.

In this blog, we'll explore some of the most useful AI tools available today, categorized by function and relevance across industries. From content creation to coding, customer service, and business operations, here’s how AI is transforming the way we work.

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ChatGPT by OpenAI

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Use cases:

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Jasper AI

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Highlights:

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Collaboration tools for teams.

Grammarly

While Grammarly started as a grammar checker, its AI features now offer tone adjustments, rewriting suggestions, and clarity improvements—essential for professional writing.

2. AI for Design and Image Generation

Canva AI (Magic Design & Magic Write)

Canva has embraced AI with tools like Magic Write (an AI text generator) and Magic Design, which helps users automatically create visually appealing content based on prompts.

Perfect for:

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DALL·E 3 by OpenAI

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Pika Labs / Runway ML

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Synthesia

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GitHub Copilot

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Supports languages like:

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Replit Ghostwriter

Replit’s AI assistant provides real-time help with coding projects, debugging, and learning programming. It’s excellent for beginners or indie developers building MVPs (Minimum Viable Products).

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Notion AI

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Zapier AI

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Fireflies.ai

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Intercom with Fin AI

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Benefits:

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Reduced wait times.

Lower support team workload.

Tidio

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7. AI for Education and Learning

Khanmigo by Khan Academy

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Socratic by Google

This app allows students to take a photo of a question and receive step-by-step explanations. It uses AI to break down complex problems in a digestible way.

8. AI for Research and Data Analysis

Perplexity AI

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Keenious

Keenious analyzes your writing and suggests relevant academic papers and resources—ideal for students, researchers, and academics working on literature reviews.

Choosing the Right AI Tool: Tips

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Define your use case. Are you writing blog posts, generating code, or handling customer queries?

Look for integrations. Choose tools that work with platforms you already use (e.g., Google Docs, Slack, Zapier).

Check privacy policies. Understand how your data is stored and used—especially for business and customer-related tools.

Test the free version. Many tools offer free trials or freemium plans. Try them before you commit.

Final Thoughts

The rise of AI tools in 2025 is not about replacing humans but enhancing our capabilities. Whether you're an individual creator or a large organization, AI can help reduce repetitive tasks, increase output, and unlock new forms of innovation.

As AI continues to evolve, staying informed and experimenting with the right tools can give you a significant edge—be it in productivity, creativity, or strategy. Now’s the perfect time to explore and adopt these technologies to shape your future of work.

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[fromdevcom]

Code Like a Pro: 10 Must-Have VS Code Extensions for 2025 Visual Studio Code (VS Code) continues to dominate the development world in 2025 as one of the most flexible and feature-rich code editors available. Its real strength lies in its extensions, allowing developers to tailor their workspace for maximum productivity. In this article, we’re highlighting the 10 essential VS Code extensions for developers in 2025, curated to enhance your coding experience across web, backend, DevOps, and cloud-based development. Criteria for Selection The extensions featured in this article were chosen based on: Popularity & Ratings on the Visual Studio Code Marketplace. Practical Functionality that streamlines everyday development tasks. Community Support & Updates ensuring long-term reliability. Impact on Productivity, including faster debugging, better code quality, and easier collaboration. This list is curated for a broad range of developers: web developers, full-stack engineers, DevOps professionals, and beyond. Top 10 Essential VS Code Extensions for Developers in 2025 1. Prettier – Code Formatter Primary Functionality: Automatic code formatting. Key Features: Supports multiple languages (JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, HTML, JSON, etc.). Enforces consistent style across your team. Integrates with Git hooks. Use Cases: Automatically format your code on save to keep it clean. Install & Use: Search for “Prettier - Code formatter” in the Extensions tab or install it via Prettier Marketplace Page. Configuration Tips: Add a .prettierrc config file for project-wide formatting rules. 2. ESLint Primary Functionality: JavaScript and TypeScript linting. Key Features: Detects syntax and style issues. Auto-fix functionality for many issues. Customizable rulesets. Use Cases: Ensure clean, consistent code in large projects. Install & Use: Install via ESLint Marketplace Page. Configuration Tips: Use eslint --init to generate your config file quickly. 3. Live Server Primary Functionality: Launch a local development server with live reload. Key Features: Auto-refreshes the browser when you save changes. Supports HTML, CSS, JavaScript. Use Cases: Ideal for frontend developers working with static files. Install & Use: Install from Live Server Marketplace Page and click "Go Live" in the status bar. Configuration Tips: Customize the default port and browser in settings.json. 4. GitLens – Git Supercharged Primary Functionality: Enhances Git capabilities in VS Code. Key Features: Inline blame annotations. History and commit navigation. Side-by-side diffs and visual file history. Use Cases: Great for tracking changes and understanding code evolution. Install & Use: Available on GitLens Marketplace Page. Configuration Tips: Enable code lens for inline author info at the top of functions. 5. Bracket Pair Colorizer 2 Primary Functionality: Colorizes matching brackets. Key Features: Nested brackets get unique colors. Enhances code readability in deeply nested code. Use Cases: Especially useful in languages like Python, JavaScript, and C++. Install & Use: Get it from the Marketplace Page. Configuration Tips: Customize color settings in settings.json for better visibility. 6. Auto Rename Tag Primary Functionality: Automatically renames matching HTML/XML tags. Key Features: Saves time editing HTML, JSX, and XML. Use Cases: Quickly update tags in large HTML files. Install & Use: Install from Auto Rename Tag Marketplace Page. Configuration Tips: Works seamlessly with HTML and JSX files out of the box. 7. Code Spell Checker Primary Functionality: Highlights spelling errors in code comments, strings, and documentation. Key Features: Multi-language support. Personal dictionary feature.

Use Cases: Prevent embarrassing typos in documentation and comments. Install & Use: Find it on the Marketplace Page. Configuration Tips: Add common project terms to .cspell.json. 8. Docker Primary Functionality: Manage Docker containers, images, and registries. Key Features: Build and run containers directly from VS Code. Visual UI for managing Docker assets. Use Cases: Perfect for DevOps and containerized development. Install & Use: Get it via the Docker Extension Marketplace Page. Configuration Tips: Integrate with Docker Compose for advanced workflows. 9. Remote – SSH Primary Functionality: Develop on remote machines over SSH. Key Features: Seamlessly code on remote Linux servers. Works with local VS Code UI. Use Cases: Great for working with cloud-based dev environments. Install & Use: Install from Remote - SSH Marketplace Page. Configuration Tips: Store SSH targets in ~/.ssh/config for quick access. 10. IntelliSense for Specific Languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) Primary Functionality: Smart code completions based on language semantics. Key Features: Offers autocompletion, method suggestions, and parameter hints. Integrates with language servers (e.g., PyLance for Python). Use Cases: Enhances coding experience for language-specific tasks. Install & Use: Example: Python Extension, C++ Extension. Configuration Tips: Enable IntelliSense features like auto-imports in settings.json. Benefits of Using VS Code Extensions VS Code extensions offer numerous benefits, including: Increased Productivity: Automate repetitive tasks and get more done in less time. Improved Code Quality: Catch errors and enforce coding standards with linters and formatters. Streamlined Workflows: Integrate with tools like Git, Docker, and SSH directly in your editor. Enhanced Collaboration: Consistent formatting and intelligent annotations improve team workflows. Staying Updated with Extensions To keep your extensions updated: Go to the Extensions view, and click the "Update" button if visible. Use Ctrl+Shift+P → "Extensions: Check for Updates". Explore trending extensions from the VS Code Marketplace. Conclusion With the right VS Code extensions, your development environment becomes more powerful, responsive, and tailored to your workflow. The 10 extensions listed above are tried-and-tested tools that can dramatically boost your coding productivity in 2024. Explore, experiment, and customize your setup to match your development style. And don't forget to share your favorite VS Code extensions with the developer community! Suggested External Links: VS Code Marketplace Official VS Code Documentation ✅ Note: All extensions listed are actively maintained and compatible with the latest VS Code 2025 version.

[codexpro]

Top Code Assessment Tools Online to Evaluate Developer Skills

For any company seeking to bring in new talent, evaluating the skills of an applicant is very important. In the highly competitive world of technology today, wasting resources on candidates who are not qualified is not a viable option. Code assessment tools online have proved to make such assessments simple and guaranteed. These check rational and critical thinking, programming skills, and even problem-solving.

Code Assessment Tools Online

Identifying the right website is, however, not as easy as it seems. In the midst of so many websites, knowing their capabilities, features, pros and cons, and other such information will help narrow the selection.

Why Code Assessment Tools Online Are Essential?

Finding the right developer is a long and tedious task that starts well before interviewing candidates. Online code assessment tools demonstrate whether a candidate can produce quality code within a given timeframe. Here are the main reasons these tools are important:

Objective Skill Evaluation: Anyone would have received score-based evaluations, as these tools offer objective assessments with guaranteed unbiased results.

Faster Hiring Process: Since these assessments are automated, the speed at which an organisation can recruit new employees increases significantly.

Reduced Hiring Bias: More inclusivity is encouraged when the personal biases of whoever is conducting the selection are eliminated by timed evaluations.

What Best to Consider While Searching for Online Code Assessment Tools?

It is crucial to understand the functionalities that can enhance the efficiency of the assessment process and look for platforms that offer code assessment tools online:  

Support for Many Programming Languages: Make sure that the tool can be utilised for multiple languages like Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript.

Adjustable Assessment Criteria: Adapting the tests to align with the particular job responsibilities ensures proper evaluation of the candidates.

Instant Reporting and Analytics: Real-time reports offer great detail, enabling the recruiter to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the candidate.  

Plagiarism Checking Capabilities: Sophisticated tools come with plagiarism checkers so that the originality of the submitted code can be verified.  

How Online Code Assessment Tools Help in Improvement of Hiring Efficiency?

Online code assessment tools simplify hiring processes by providing measurable data and reducing manual effort. They also enhance efficiency in the following areas:

Automated Candidate Screening: Automation on evaluations saves employers a lot of time in determining unfit candidates.  

Facilitation of Large Recruitment Exercises: These tools enable organisations that conduct mass recruitment to test multiple candidates at the same time.  

Uniform Take-On Evaluation: The use of the standard templates allows for each candidate to be measured using uniform standards.

How to Choose the Right Code Assessment Platform?

To choose appropriate online code assessment tools, you must clearly understand your organisation’s needs and evaluate how the platform’s capabilities can meet them. Follow these steps to make an informed decision:

Examine Your Hiring Objectives: Identify the skills and experience, alongside the specific job position, that you want the coding exam to gauge.

Examine Platform Adaptability: Identify tools that provide the flexibility of crafting tests to meet particular job requisites.

Evaluate Ease of Use: Both candidates and recruiters should find the platform easy to use.

Check For Growth Capability: Selecting a platform that has growth capability allows faster recruitment and onboarding for expanding mid-sized companies.

Look at The Analytics and Reports: Detailed analytics enable data-driven decision-making and assist recruiters in refining hiring strategies.

Benefits of Using Code Assessment Tools Online

The current market for skilled personnel poses unique challenges. Therefore, the use of code assessment platforms will be beneficial to the organisation. These advantages include:

Improved Quality of Hires: The use of coding tests enables many applicants at the initial stages to be screened by their competencies.

Improved User Experience: Better platforms, in particular those with intuitive designs for users, improve the candidate experience.

Recruitment Made Easier with Data: The ratio of errors made in recruitment using data-driven decisions is high compared to those made without the approach, and hence, the hiring outcomes are better.

Time and Cost Savings: Automated systems require less manual input and, therefore, reduce the time it takes to hire employees.

Future Trends in Code Assessment Tools

The future of online code evaluation tools is bright with the introduction of new features that help meet clients’ requirements. Some of them are:

AI-Assisted Code Evaluation: Artificial Intelligence is improving the precision and effectiveness of code evaluation assessments.

Assessments with Game Elements: Coding skill assessments can now be made more interesting by adding game features.

Use of AI for Remote Proctoring: Remote monitoring of online assessments eliminates unauthorised activities during the evaluation process.

Conclusion

To effectively recruit software developers, organisations must integrate online code assessment tools into their recruitment strategy. These tools help them overcome hiring challenges and ensure they select the most competent candidates through objective, data-driven analysis. Organisations aiming to improve their recruitment processes can visit well-known platforms like Codexpro to leverage advanced coding evaluation tools.

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[disco-orange]

Bungou Stray Dogs "O"C

Overview:

Name - Douglas Noel Adams [almost exclusively goes by Noel]

Other Names- DNA, Towel Guy

Pronouns - He/him

Age - 24-ish

Birthday - May 25th

Height- 6'5 /196 cm

Appearance - A young Douglas Adams with a brown trenchcoat and pants, a red checkered shirt, a green striped tie, and a red hat. He wears the 4th Doctor's scarf, but not when he's on any missions. He also, of course, always has his towel.

Ability:

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy [often shortened to The Hitchhiker's Guide]

The ability to teleport through the nearest wall or roof his thumb is pointing towards. This only happens if he makes a fist with his thumb up like he's hitchhiking and then presses his thumb into his hand as if he's clicking a button. He can take one person or multiple things [up to an arbitrary mass limit]. If he has something that takes him past this limit *in his possession*, he won't go anywhere.

Immobilizing his thumbs, trapping him somewhere that lacks walls/roofs, and getting him to hold onto something outside of his arbitrary mass limit all stops him from using his ability.

Other information:

He is affiliated with but not a part of the detective agency as an informant/infiltration person/possible distraction.

He's "just zis guy, you know?" He's got a pretty average life. He "joined" the detective agency when he helped one of them out in escaping something, and they went hey wow that's a pretty good ability.

He likes towels, a Very strong drink he calls "The Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster," stargazing, talking with others about space, computer games, tea.

He dislikes Not Tea, writing, being figuratively in the dark about things, poaching animals, feeling trapped both figuratively and literally for too long.

His hobbies are writing short sci-fi stories, "theorizing" about space and aliens, coding and computer skills, making text adventure games.

He'd like to have mice someday. He has very mixed feelings about dolphins. He values the wit and intelligence of others.

[zerogpt24]

Find the Best Free Plagiarism Software for Students – ZeroGPT

Plagiarism is a serious issue in academia and professional writing. Whether you’re a student submitting an assignment, a researcher publishing a paper, or a developer writing code, originality is key. Fortunately, tools like ZeroGPT offer a free plagiarism software for students, ensuring that their work is unique and free from unintentional duplication. If you need an efficient paper checker, PDF plagiarism checker, or even a plagiarism checker for programming, ZeroGPT is the ultimate solution.

Why Plagiarism Checking is Essential for Students

Students often face strict academic integrity policies. Universities and colleges use plagiarism detection software to ensure submitted work is authentic. Submitting plagiarized content can lead to severe consequences, including failing grades or even expulsion. That’s why using a free plagiarism software for students is a must. It helps identify duplicated content, paraphrased sentences, and unintentional similarities before submission.

ZeroGPT’s advanced algorithms scan academic papers, essays, and research documents with high accuracy, providing detailed reports to help students correct mistakes and maintain academic integrity.

Advanced Paper Checker for Accuracy

Writing research papers, essays, and dissertations require a lot of effort, and the last thing you want is to be accused of plagiarism. Our paper checker provides in-depth analysis and a percentage-based plagiarism report, allowing students to refine their content before submission.

Key features of ZeroGPT’s paper checker include:

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Detailed plagiarism reports

Citation checking and source suggestions

Free-to-use for students

Check Plagiarism in PDF Files with Ease

Many students and professionals work with PDFs, and plagiarism detection in PDF files can be challenging. ZeroGPT offers a PDF plagiarism checker that scans PDF documents thoroughly, ensuring that even embedded texts and images are analyzed.

Advantages of using ZeroGPT’s PDF plagiarism checker:

Supports multiple file formats

Detects copied content in research papers, articles, and e-books

Provides instant, reliable plagiarism reports

Plagiarism Checker for Programming – A Must for Developers

Coding projects often require originality, and duplicated code can lead to significant issues. If you are a student or a professional developer, our plagiarism checker for programming helps you verify that your code is unique.

Benefits of using ZeroGPT’s plagiarism checker for programming:

Detects similarities in programming languages like Python, Java, C++, and more

Ensures originality in coding assignments and professional projects

Compares against a vast database of open-source and academic repositories

Why Choose ZeroGPT?

ZeroGPT stands out as a trusted plagiarism checker for students, writers, and programmers. Our tool is fast, efficient, and offers free scanning options. With free plagiarism software for students, a paper checker, a PDF plagiarism checker, and a plagiarism checker for programming, we cover all plagiarism detection needs in one platform.

Don’t risk academic penalties or professional reputation damage. Try ZeroGPT’s plagiarism checker today and ensure originality in your work!

[promptaitoolsworld]

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Our algorithm-to-code converter transforms algorithms into source code in various programming languages like Python, Java, and C#, enabling developers to save time on tedious coding processes. We also provide time converters to easily switch between different time zones, making global coordination hassle-free.

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[mariam-digitalforrest]

10 Essential Skills Every Programmer Should Master

In today's competitive tech landscape, mastering key programming skills is crucial for success. Here are ten essential skills every programmer should master:

Problem-Solving: The core of programming is problem-solving. Develop logical thinking to break down complex problems into manageable parts.

Data Structures and Algorithms: Understanding these concepts helps in writing efficient code. Mastering arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, and trees is fundamental.

Programming Languages: Proficiency in multiple languages like Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript is essential. Each language has its strengths, and knowing when to use them is critical.

Version Control Systems: Tools like Git are vital for collaboration and managing code changes. They help track and revert code, ensuring project stability.

Database Management: Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases is crucial. Being able to design and query databases efficiently can greatly impact application performance.

Testing and Debugging: Writing tests and debugging code are essential for maintaining code quality. Familiarity with tools and frameworks for automated testing is beneficial.

Development Frameworks: Mastery of frameworks like Django, React, or Spring can speed up development and help in building robust applications.

APIs and Web Services: Understanding how to create and consume APIs is vital for integrating different systems and services.

Cloud Computing: Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud can enhance your ability to deploy and scale applications effectively.

Soft Skills: Communication, teamwork, and time management are as important as technical skills. They help in collaborating effectively and managing projects efficiently.

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[siliconcritters]

been learning odin (the programming language) recently, here's my take on it. keep in mind i've been using this language for just over a week so this is just a surface-level look at it

THE GOOD

it's dead simple without a lot of funny little quirks like rust's borrow-checker or even some sort of object system. it truly is just variables and functions (which it calls procedures).

it feels like C if it had some more modern features like native strings and dynamic arrays (and a build system that isn't more fractured than a streamer's keyboard after losing a CoD match). (take this with a grain of salt. i made like 2 things in C/C++ and have barely any experience with either language)

as mentioned before the build system is super simple. you just run the compiler on whatever folder holds your source code, and it spits out a binary. nothing else needs to happen. it also doesn't generate gigabytes of build files, just the single binary.

the language also comes with a ton of built-in bindings for libraries like OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal, and raylib, making it super simple to just start working with one of these immediately.

THE NOT EXACTLY BAD BUT IT MIGHT MAKE YOU NOT WANT TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE

the syntax tends to be pretty weird. odin just runs with it's own ideas on how code should be structured and written. constants, custom types, and procedures are all declared like name :: struct/[value]/proc(). for loops end up being the only loop, as they have functionality to replace while loops.

the language is rather new (created in 2016) and isn't very popular so there can be difficulty with finding resources on it.

the language also as of right now is still in development so there are some pretty big bugs in the compiler. one of the ones i've run into was the compiler giving me the wrong line number when reporting an error. it's rough, but hopefully it can improve with time.

WHAT DO I THINK

i like it