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Notes About Java Part Two

Reasons to note minor differences in programming languages When switching between languages, continual minor syntax errors eat time: compile time, debugging time, typing time, etc. Paying attention to the small details helps smooth out the change from one language to the next. From the minor amount of French I’ve studied, I would relate this to the difference between studying Parisien and Québécois French. Paying attention to the tone of speach and pronunciation differences will help in precise communication.

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Notes About Java - Possibly Part One

Time to learn again I used Java about a two decades ago in a class about data structures and algorithms. At the time, the code came to mind easily and my sense was that, given access to documentation, Java pretty much writes itself. It can be verbose. With such an emphasis on objects and passing by value, referencing everthing can get very wordy. I am learning Java now, not just using it for a class, so I am writing down some thoughts in hopes they help me cement what I am learning.

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YWABreathCalendar

Below is the calendar for the Yoga With Adriene 30 Day Journey - Breath. This is a community yoga practice led by Adriene, and everyone is invited. New videos will be posted to the YouTube channel daily. This introduction to the Breath series is a good video to learn about Adriene’s commitment to wellbeing. If you are looking for help committing to 30 days, a gentle discipline, then subscribing to the channel and turning on notifications will give you daily reminders about new Breath videos.

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