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How do I test if a variable is a number in Bash?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Test if a Variable is a Number in Bash 🤔💡 Hey there tech enthusiasts! 👋 Are you having trouble determining whether a variable is a number or not in your Bash script? 🤷‍♂️ Don't worry, you're not alone! Many developers struggle with this commo

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How can I display a JavaScript object?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Show me what you got: Displaying JavaScript Objects the Cool Way! 😎 So, you want to display a JavaScript object in a string format, just like when we use the trusty `alert` function to display a variable? Well, my friend, you've come to the right place

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How to force cp to overwrite without confirmation

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Force `cp` to Overwrite Without Confirmation 😎💪 Are you tired of constantly being prompted to confirm each overwrite when using the `cp` command? 😫 Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this guide, we'll show you some easy solutions to force

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How to "grep" a continuous stream?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to 'grep' a Continuous Stream? Are you tired of scrolling through endless logs or monitoring real-time output only to find the information you need? 🤔 Don't worry, there's a solution! In this blog post, we will explore how to use the mighty `grep`

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Kill detached screen session

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Kill a Detached Screen Session: An Easy Guide with Solutions 🔒💻 Are you struggling to kill a detached screen session? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many users find themselves in a situation where they can't seem to terminate a detached screen

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Get current time in seconds since the Epoch on Linux, Bash

Published on September 2, 2023

# Easy Ways to Get the Current Time in Seconds Since the Epoch on Linux using Bash 👋 Hey there tech enthusiasts! Looking for a simple way to get the current time in seconds since the Epoch on Linux using Bash? You're in luck, because I've got just the so

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How can I measure the actual memory usage of an application or process?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Measure Actual Memory Usage of an Application or Process in Linux 🧠💻 Are you wondering how to accurately measure the memory usage of an application or process in Linux? In this blog post, we'll explore common issues and provide easy solutions t

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Redirect all output to file in Bash

Published on September 2, 2023

# 📝 Blog Post: How to Redirect All Output to a File in Bash 🖥️ Are you tired of only redirecting part of the output to a file in your Linux terminal? 🤔 It can be frustrating when you're expecting all the output to be saved, but some of it still shows u

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open() in Python does not create a file if it doesn"t exist

Published on September 2, 2023

# 💡How to Use "open()" in Python to Create a File If It Doesn't Exist? Have you ever encountered the frustrating "IOError: no such file or directory" when trying to open a file in Python? 😩 Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this blog post, we'll a

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Given two directory trees, how can I find out which files differ by content?

Published on September 2, 2023

🌳 Finding Differences in Content Between Two Directory Trees 🌳 Are you tired of manually comparing files in two directory trees to find out which ones have different content? Look no further! In this post, we'll explore how to easily identify the files