Author: Eric Brooks

Web & Graphic Designer, Blogger, Musician, Evil Clown. I also code websites and promote people for a living. Still kind of a jerk, though. Approach with food.

[#Script #Coding] Algorithms in Python – Full Course for Beginners

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Algorithms in Python – Full Course for Beginners

By freeCodeCamp.org
Published: Sep 22, 2022

“
freeCodeCamp.org In this Introduction to Algorithms in Python course, you’ll learn about algorithm basics like recursion and then go all the way to working with concepts like dynamic programming.

The 5 main course segments include simple recursive algorithms, data structures, divide & conquer, greedy algorithms, and dynamic programming.

Joy Brock developed this course in collaboration with realtoughcandy.io. Check out Joy’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PythonLearn…

Sign up for the RealToughCandy newsletter and get a free ebook plus coding challenges, exclusive promo codes and more delivered directly to your inbox. https://realtoughcandy.com/newsletter…

    Course Contents

  • (0:00:00) Intro & course overview
  • (0:07:07) Factorials refresher
  • (0:10:04) CODING CHALLENGE: Factorial program using iteration, recursion
  • (0:14:57) What is a permutation?
  • (0:16:34) CODING CHALLENGE: Recursive permutation
  • (0:20:13) Iterative permutation example
  • (0:22:17) 8/N queens problem: theory & explanation
  • (0:23:57) Real world example of permutations
  • (0:24:49) Lesson recap
  • (0:26:11) What are data structures?
  • (0:27:53) What is a one-dimensional array?
  • (0:29:01) Search & sort
  • (0:30:39) CODING CHALLENGE: Linear search
  • (0:31:00) Binary search
  • (0:32:06) CODING CHALLENGE: Iterative binary search
  • (0:33:31) Coding a recursive binary search
  • (0:34:47) Bubble sort
  • (0:36:42) CODING CHALLENGE: Bubble sort
  • (0:38:02) Insertion sort
  • (0:39:24) CODING CHALLENGE: Insertion sort
  • (0:40:36) Linked lists
  • (0:44:01) CODING CHALLENGE: Linked list (traverse, search, add, delete, header, nodes, tail)
  • (0:52:12) Hash tables
  • (0:56:27) Lesson recap
  • (0:57:42) Divide & conquer algorithm paradigm: uses, benefits and more
  • (1:00:43) Merge sort
  • (1:02:48) CODING CHALLENGE: An efficient merge sort
  • (1:05:48) Getting judged mercilessly on LeetCode
  • (1:06:47) Getting Python to do the work for us with sorted()
  • (1:07:33) Matrix multiplication
  • (1:10:06) CODING CHALLENGE: Matrix multiplication
  • (1:11:20) Strassen algorithm
  • (1:14:45) CODING CHALLENGE: Strassen algorithm
  • (1:16:27) Lesson recap
  • (1:17:21) What is a greedy algorithm?
  • (1:19:20) Assign mice to holes conceptual overview
  • (1:21:45) CODING CHALLENGE: Assign mice to holes
  • (1:23:10) Fractional knapsack
  • (1:23:36) Understanding the fractional knapsack problem with a (light-hearted) dystopian apocalypse example
  • (1:25:54) Coding challenge prep
  • (1:27:13) CODING CHALLENGE: Fractional knapsack
  • (1:31:49) Egyptians fractions
  • (1:34:03) CODING CHALLENGE: Egyptian fractions
  • (1:37:06) Lesson recap
  • (1:38:15) What is dynamic programming (also called DP)?
  • (1:41:55) What is the principle of optimality?
  • (1:42:20) The 3-step process to solving a problem with optimal substructure
  • (1:43:55) Introduction to “ugly numbers”
  • (1:47:19) CODING CHALLENGE: Ugly numbers
  • (1:51:41) Traveling salesman problem (TSP)
  • (1:55:49) CODING CHALLENGE: Traveling salesman problem
  • (1:59:52) Palindromic matrix paths
  • (2:03:11) CODING CHALLENGE: Palindromic matrix paths
  • (2:08:37) Lesson recap
  • (2:10:03) Course wrap up (and the importance of coding every day)
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[#Life #Success] Digital Minimalism How to Use Technology Better

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Digital Minimalism How to Use Technology Better

By Alux.com
Published: Mar 12, 2022

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Alux.com Digital Minimalism: How to Use Technology Better.
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    In this Alux.com video we will be answering the following questions:

  • What is digital minimalism?
  • How to handle Technology on a daily basis?
  • How not to let Technology affect your life in a bad way?
  • How to explain Digital minimalism?
  • What is the meaning of digital minimalism?
  • What is the primary purpose of digital minimalism?
  • How do I start digital minimalism?
  • What is the concept of digital minimalism?
    CONTENTS:

  • 00:00 – Intro
  • 00:49 – An Addiction to Tech
  • 03:01 – Digital Minimalism Explained
  • 06:33 – How to Keep it Simple in a Complex World – The Digital Declutter Process

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[#Script #Coding] Command Line Hacking – Over The Wire Bandit Walkthrough (CTF Wargame)

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Command Line Hacking – Over The Wire Bandit Walkthrough (CTF Wargame)

By freeCodeCamp.org
Published: Nov 09, 2022

“
freeCodeCamp.org Improve your cybersecurity and Linux skills by solving challenges in the Bandit Wargame from OverTheWire. This video is a walk through of how to solve the challenges—but make sure to try each on your own before watching the solution!

Start the game here: https://overthewire.org/wargames/bandit/

Tutorial from Sabyasachi Paul. Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF6D…
Sabyasachi’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/h0tPlug1n

    Contents

  • (0:00:00) Introduction
  • (0:02:11) Level 0
  • (0:04:06) Level 0 – Level 1
  • (0:05:11) Level 1 – Level 2
  • (0:06:18) Level 2 – Level 3
  • (0:07:56) Level 3 – Level 4
  • (0:09:11) Level 4 – Level 5
  • (0:11:57) Level 5 – Level 6
  • (0:14:51) Level 6 – Level 7
  • (0:17:06) Level 7 – Level 8
  • (0:18:37) Level 8 – Level 9
  • (0:21:08) Level 9 – Level 10
  • (0:22:45) Level 10 – Level 11
  • (0:24:10) Level 11 – Level 12
  • (0:27:11) Level 12 – Level 13
  • (0:35:22) Level 13 – Level 14
  • (0:37:01) Level 14 – Level 15
  • (0:38:45) Level 15 – Level 16
  • (0:41:35) Level 16 – Level 17
  • (0:50:46) Level 17 – Level 18
  • (0:53:07) Level 18 – Level 19
  • (0:55:28) Level 19 – Level 20
  • (0:58:23) Level 20 – Level 21
  • (1:02:33) Level 21 – Level 22
  • (1:07:47) Level 22 – Level 23
  • (1:11:54) Level 23 – Level 24
  • (1:26:39) Level 24 – Level 25
  • (1:32:53) Level 25 – Level 26
  • (1:43:25) Level 26 – Level 27
  • (1:47:18) Level 27 – Level 28
  • (1:52:10) Level 28 – Level 29
  • (1:56:36) Level 29 – Level 30
  • (2:00:17) Level 30 – Level 31
  • (2:05:31) Level 31 – Level 32
  • (2:10:34) Level 32 – Level 33
  • (2:14:45) Level 33 – Level 34

Learn to code for free and get a developer job: https://www.freecodecamp.org

Read hundreds of articles on programming: https://freecodecamp.org/news

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[#Script #Coding] User Authentication in Web Apps (Passport.js, Node, Express)

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User Authentication in Web Apps (Passport.js, Node, Express)

By freeCodeCamp.org
Published: Mar 16, 2021

“
freeCodeCamp.org In this full course for beginners, you will learn how to implement user authentication from scratch in your web apps. You will learn how to use Passport.js in a Node / Express app.

Course created by Zach Gollwitzer. Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/zachgollwitzer

    Course Contents

  • (0:00:00) Introduction
  • (0:04:04) Topics and Prerequisites
  • (0:16:43) Intro to HTTP Headers and Cookies
  • (0:34:23) Intro to Express Middleware
  • (1:05:04) Intro to Express Sessions
  • (1:31:10) Implementation of Passport Local Strategy
  • (2:50:21) Intro to Public Key Cryptography
  • (3:34:31) How do JWTs work?
  • (4:16:58) Implementation of Passport JWT Strategy
  • (5:17:29) Implementing a Custom JWT Auth Solution
  • (5:46:20) JWT Strategy in Angular Front-End App

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[#Money #Success] 15 Habits That Make You SMARTER Every Day

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15 Habits That Make You SMARTER Every Day

By Alux.com
Published: Jun 29, 2022

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[#Photoshop #Tutorial] How To Repair Old Film Negatives in Photoshop

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How To Repair Old Film Negatives in Photoshop

By Photoshop Training Channel
Published: Jan 25, 2021

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    INDEX – Repair Film Negatives in Photoshop
  • 00:00 – Introduction
  • 01:25 – Curves Color Correction
  • 03:32 – Analyzing the Deterioration Problem
  • 04:15 – Convert Image Into the Lab Color Mode
  • 06:15 – Repairing the “b” Channel with The Spot Healing & Patch Tools
  • 08:00 – Using the “Lightness” Channel To Repair the “b” Channel
  • 10:15 – Fine–Tune the “b” Channel with Levels
  • 12:30 – Fine-Tune the “a” Channel with The Dodge & Burn Tools
  • 15:35 – Paint with The Brush Tool to Remove the Color Cast
  • 16:49 – Working with the Lightness Channel
  • 19:30 – Analyzing The Final Image
  • 20:06 – Final Thoughts

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    [#Video #Editing] 10 EASY Music Video Effects | Cross Dissolve Transitions

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    10 EASY Music Video Effects | Cross Dissolve Transitions

    By Olufemii
    Published: Sep 28, 2022

    “
    Olufemii Today is all about cross dissolve transitions! We’ve all heard of them BUT 95% of you are using them wrong. In this video, Josh walks you through the ins and outs of a useful video editing transition, the dissolve transition. By the end of this video, you will know exactly how and when to use them. They’re the perfect music video effect if you want subtle music video transitions.

    This is the first of 3 tutorials we have coming your way.

      Timestamps:

    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:00:41 What is deflection?
    • 00:01:29 What is a Cross Dissolve?
    • 00:02:11 Show Hide Show Transition
    • 00:02:44 Cropped Show Hide Show Transition
    • 00:03:02 Get Our CRT Pack for $9 or Free If You have Envato Elements Account
    • 00:04:39 Anchored Movement Transition
    • 00:04:55 Lens Reflection Transition
    • 00:05:40 Lens Reflection with Heat Refraction Transition
    • 00:06:23 Overlay For Texture Transition
    • 00:06:45 Repeated Reflections Transition
    • 00:07:28 Repeated Blurred Reflections Transition
    • 00:07:42 Dynamic Repeated Reflections Transition

    Reach out to Josh Olufemii on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebyolufemii
    Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/OlufemiiTuts

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