Adding Code Formatting Tools in Notepad++
I am a big fan of beautiful code, not only in terms of quality of programming but also formatting the code nicely so that it is easy on eyes. If you are using a full-blown IDE, they come with their…
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Thoughts on this, that and the rest
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Thoughts on this, that and the rest
Hameed
I write about whatever has taken up residence in my head that week — family history, half-formed theories, technology notes, things I’ve learned over the years that are worth sharing, and things I can’t stop thinking about. No fixed lane, no consistent theme. Just a curious generalist trying to make sense of things by writing them down. Thanks for reading along.
The Split() Trap: Why Perl Was Eating My Empty Fields
I was working on a data-matching project. One organisation sending data to match against another. Standard stuff: plain text, fields separated by a delimiter (tab, in this case). I reached for Perl’s split function to break each line into an…
PCL – Centering Variable-width Text (Still Stuck with PCL? Read On.)
Updated to improve clarity and add context. If you’ve ever had to deal with PCL (Printer Command Language), you’ll know the pain: there’s no command to center text. Some printers support HPGL commands embedded in a PCL file, but not…
Afghanistan: No Way Ahead
Afghan President Hamid Karzai lost support from international allies, domestic political factions, and the public due to widespread government corruption and inefficiency. Despite his efforts to encourage peace talks with the Taliban and request NATO troop withdrawals, his administration was unable to achieve political stability.
The overall situation in Afghanistan deteriorated through prolonged foreign military presence, evolving insurgent tactics, and deep social inequality. Political observers saw no clear direction or viable solution to resolve the ongoing conflict and regional instability.
