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Dart: mapping a list (list.map)

Published on September 2, 2023

# Mapping a List in Dart with list.map() Are you ready to level up your Dart skills? πŸš€ Today, we're diving into one of the coolest features of the Dart programming language - the `list.map()` method. πŸŽ‰ ## The Problem 😱 Let's say you have a list of mo

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Using ls to list directories and their total sizes

Published on September 2, 2023

πŸ“**Title**: "How to Use ls to List Directories and Their Total Sizes in Unix" πŸ’‘**Introduction**: Hey there, fellow techies! πŸ–οΈ Have you ever wondered if it's possible to use the `ls` command in Unix to list the total size of a sub-directory and all its

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How do I use sudo to redirect output to a location I don"t have permission to write to?

Published on September 2, 2023

## How to Use Sudo to Redirect Output to a Location You Don't Have Permission to Write to πŸš€ So, you've been granted sudo access on your RedHat Linux box, and often find yourself needing to redirect output to a location where you don't have write access.

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Remove a symlink to a directory

Published on September 2, 2023

## How to Remove a Symlink to a Directory: Unlink Like a Pro! πŸ§™β€β™‚οΈ So, you've got a pesky symlink that you want to remove, huh? But you also want to keep the precious directory it's pointing to safe and sound? Don't worry, my friend, I've got your back!

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Defining a variable with or without export

Published on September 2, 2023

πŸ’‘ **Defining a Variable with or without Export: Demystifying the Difference** πŸ’‘ Are you puzzled by the nuances of using `export` when defining a variable in a command line interface? πŸ€” Don't worry, because in this blog post, we're going to break it dow

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Pipe to/from the clipboard in a Bash script

Published on September 2, 2023

✍️Title: πŸ“‹πŸ’» Pipe to/from the Clipboard in a Bash script like a Pro! Introduction: Hey there tech enthusiasts! Have you ever wondered if it's possible to pipe to/from the clipboard in Bash? πŸ€” Well, you're in luck because today we're going to dive into

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Which version of PostgreSQL am I running?

Published on September 2, 2023

# 🐘 How to Find the PostgreSQL Version You're Running 🐘 So you find yourself in a corporate environment, using Debian Linux, and you have no shell access to the server running your PostgreSQL database. You access the databases using Navicat or phpPgAdmi

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How to count lines in a document?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Count Lines in a Document: A Beginner's Guide πŸ˜ŽπŸ“ Are you struggling to count the number of lines in a document? πŸ€” Not to worry, we've got you covered! In this blog post, we'll walk you through some easy solutions to this common issue, specific

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How to kill a process running on particular port in Linux?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Kill a Process Running on a Particular Port in Linux? So, you've encountered a common problem - your Tomcat server didn't shut down properly, and now you're unable to restart it because the process is still running on port 8080. Don't worry, we'v

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How do I create a copy of a directory in Unix/Linux?

Published on September 2, 2023

# πŸ’» Copying a Directory in Unix/Linux: A Guide for the Tech-Savvy πŸ“‚ Are you ready to dive into the depths of Unix/Linux file management? πŸš€ Today, we'll tackle a common question and help you master the art of creating a copy of a directory, complete wit