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How to Read Code You Didn’t Write: Strategies for Beginners
Reading Time: 5 minutesFor many beginners, reading code written by someone else feels harder than writing code from scratch. A file opens, functions call other functions, unfamiliar names appear everywhere, and suddenly the project feels impossible to understand. This reaction is common and completely normal. Reading existing code is not just a technical task but a cognitive skill […]
What Is Pseudocode and Why Every Developer Should Use It
Reading Time: 3 minutesPseudocode is a fundamental tool in software development that helps bridge the gap between human thinking and actual code implementation. It acts as a blueprint, allowing developers to plan out their logic and algorithmic steps before diving into actual syntax. In this article, we’ll explore what pseudocode is, how it benefits developers of all skill […]
Understanding Loops: For, While, and When to Use Each
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLoops are fundamental to programming because they allow you to execute the same code multiple times with different data. Whether you’re automating tasks, processing user input, or performing calculations, loops help you write cleaner, more efficient code. In this article, we’ll break down three key types of loops—for, while, and do-while—and help you understand when […]
How Conditional Statements Work (Explained Simply)
Reading Time: 5 minutesEvery program needs to make decisions. Should a user be allowed to log in? Should a discount be applied? Should an error message be shown? All of this logic is built using conditional statements. This guide explains how conditional statements work in simple, intuitive terms, so you can read and write decision-making code with confidence. […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Variables, Memory, and Data Types
Reading Time: 5 minutesEvery program, no matter how simple or complex, is built around data. You read it, transform it, store it, and display it. To understand how this really works, you need three core ideas: variables, memory, and data types. This guide explains these concepts in simple terms so you can build a solid foundation for any […]
Top 10 Logical Errors and How to Avoid Them
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSyntax errors are usually easy to catch. The compiler or interpreter tells you exactly where something is wrong. Logical errors are different. The program runs, sometimes even passes basic tests, but quietly produces incorrect results. These mistakes are often the most expensive and hardest to find. This article explains the top 10 logical errors developers […]
The Most Important Programming Concepts Beginners Overlook
Reading Time: 5 minutesMany beginners believe that learning to code simply means learning a programming language. A bit of syntax, a few video tutorials, a small project or two, and they feel ready to move forward. But what truly separates a beginner who repeatedly gets stuck from someone who steadily grows is not a new framework or a […]
What Exactly Happens When You Run a Program?
Reading Time: 5 minutesWe run programs all the time: double-click an icon, type a command in the terminal, or tap an app on a phone. But under the hood, starting a program is a surprisingly complex chain of events involving the operating system, the CPU, memory, and various runtime components. In this article, we’ll walk through what exactly […]
Welcome to 1st Class Investigations
Reading Time: 3 minutesIntegrity, Discreet, Thorough and Reputable Do you suspect your spouse of having an extramarital affair? Learn the truth. Have you lost contact with a loved one? Get back in touch with your missing person. Do you believe your phone is tapped? Secure peace of mind. Are you suspected in a crime and need help to […]
Electronic Surveillance Detection and Removal
Reading Time: 3 minutesAre You Being Bugged? Do You Feel Watched? Industrial espionage and electronic eavesdropping surveillance are growing at a phenomenal rate. The US State Department estimates over 6,500 incidents of corporate espionage occur every year in the United States. Telephone wiretapping and spy cams surveillance devices are sold over the internet, making it harder to protect […]
1st Class Investigations Glossary
Reading Time: 5 minutesCall 1st Class Investigations: (866) 357-4769 Dealing with lawyers, judges, our legal system and private detectives has its own vocabulary. These are some terms you may hear. A Abandonment – Desertion by a husband or wife, of his or her spouse, with the intention of creating a permanent separation. Abscond – To hide from the […]