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15 Oct

Engy, an LLM-powered tool to generate webapp w/ backend for quick prototyping and iteration

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We created this small tool to bootstrap our ideas. It generates a frontend and backend, while also supports iteratively adding new features / fixing bugs. We've tried quite a few use cases and found it saving our time to prototype. Feel free to try it out and tell us how you think, thanks! Github link: https://github.com/renning22/engy PyPI link: https://pypi.org/project/engy/ Source link lol

14 Oct

How to Set Up a Honeypot for Cyber Attacks

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Author: Trix Cyrus Waymap Pentesting tool: Click HereTrixSec Github: Click Here A honeypot is a security mechanism set up to detect, deflect, or study cyber attacks by mimicking vulnerable systems. The goal is to trick attackers into interacting with the honeypot, allowing you to monitor their activities without risking critical systems. In this guide, we'll walk through the steps to set up a basic honeypot for cybersecurity research and defense. Step 1: Understanding the Types of Honeypots Before setting up a honeypot, you should understand the different types available: Low-interaction honeypots simulate specific services that attackers might interact with (e.g.,…

14 Oct

Building a Password Strength Checker in Python

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Hello again, and welcome to today's tutorial. Today, we are going to build a simple password strength checker using Python. We’ll explain how the code works step-by-step and give tips on how to improve your passwords. Why is Password Strength Important? A weak password makes it easier for hackers to guess or crack using various methods, putting your personal information at risk. A strong password is: Long enough (at least 12 characters) Uses a mix of letters (both uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and special characters Avoids common or predictable words Let’s get started by building a tool that assesses the…

10 Oct

BIG UPDATE

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Hey everyone! It's been a while since my last update. I'm back in college for my final year, and I've just started my senior design class. I’m partnered with three amazing teammates, and we've presented our project to the class—it’s focused on optimizing car intersection flow. Unfortunately, I’ll have to put the turret project on hold for now, but I’ll be posting updates about this new project every Friday after our team meetings. Stay tuned! I will be having much more details on this next post. (We are going to simulate this plan by using pygames) Source link lol

09 Oct

Build a Python Password Generator: A Beginner’s Guide

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Having your password generator hosted and serving only you is an amazing tool and a project to start; in this guide, we will explore how to build a simple password generator and host it using Pythonanywhere. Table of Contents Introduction to Password Security Setting Up Your Python Environment Building the Password Generator Understanding the Code Enhancing the Password Generator Hosting Your Project on PythonAnywhere Conclusion ## Introduction to Password Security In an era where data breaches are increasingly common, having strong, unique passwords for each of your online accounts is more important than ever. A strong password typically includes a…

09 Oct

How to Automate Social Media Posting with Python

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Author: Trix Cyrus Waymap Pentesting tool: Click HereTrixSec Github: Click Here Social media automation can save time and effort by scheduling posts, managing multiple accounts, and optimizing engagement times. In this guide, we'll learn how to automate social media posting using Python, covering various platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn using APIs. Why Automate Social Media?Time Efficiency: Post regularly without manual effort.Consistency: Maintain a consistent online presence.Engagement: Schedule posts when your audience is most active. Tools You’ll NeedTo start automating social media posts using Python, you'll need a few tools: Python: Install Python 3.x if you haven’t already.APIs: Use…

03 Oct

How to Build a Hangman Game in Python: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Hangman is a classic word-guessing game that’s fun and a great project for beginner programmers. In this article, we’ll learn how to build a simple version of the Hangman game in Python. By the end, you'll understand how to use Python’s basic control structures, functions, and lists to create this game. What is Hangman? The goal of Hangman is to guess a secret word by suggesting letters one at a time. The player can make only a limited number of incorrect guesses before the game ends. For each incorrect guess, a part of the "hangman" figure is drawn, and if…

28 Sep

How to make logs useful?

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How to make logs useful? As developers, logs are the expressive part of our application. They allow us to capture the activity of an application. In computer programming, a developer can decide whether to display logs in his application, which can be a traceability aid in the event of errors. The problem now is to know what to display and where, hence the purpose of this article. Logs in a single function By definition, a function receives one or more parameters as input, then performs operations and returns a result. In a simple function, the useful information's to be displayed…

25 Sep

How to Post to Reddit Using Python

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In this tutorial, we’ll walk through how to automate posting to Reddit using Python. This guide is designed for beginners looking to interact with Reddit’s API programmatically, whether for personal use, bot creation, or automating your social media workflows. By the end, you’ll be able to post to a subreddit with a script that handles authentication. 1. Create a Reddit App To interact with Reddit’s API, you’ll need to register an app. Here’s how to do it: Go to the Reddit Developer Console: Head to reddit.com/prefs/apps. Click ‘Create App’: At the bottom of the page, find the “Create App” button.…

24 Sep

Speeding Up API Development: Handling High-Load Requests Efficiently with Python

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API development is a cornerstone of modern software applications, from mobile apps to web platforms and microservices. However, as user demands grow, so do the challenges of handling high-load requests efficiently. Python, a versatile and powerful language, often comes under scrutiny for its performance limitations in high-load scenarios. But with the right techniques, Python can handle large-scale API requests smoothly. Solved End-to-end Projects In this article, we’ll explore best practices and techniques for optimizing Python APIs to efficiently process millions of requests per second, minimizing latency and improving overall performance. Python’s Role in API DevelopmentPython is widely used for API…