Solution: Python humorously rejects any attempt to import braces from the future, referencing its stance on indentation vs braces.

Python humorously rejects any attempt to import braces from the future, referencing its stance on indentation vs braces.

Solution: Discover Python’s __hello__ Easter egg module that prints "Hello world!" upon import.

In The Padlock Playbook, we explain security concepts with real-world analogies. This time: firewalls as airport security. Discover how they scan, filter, and stop unwanted digital “passengers” from boarding your network. A simple, visual way to understand one of cybersecurity’s most important defenses.

Discover Python’s __hello__ Easter egg module that prints "Hello world!" upon import.

Solution: Use the Python Easter egg to print the Zen of Python by importing the this module.

In The Padlock Playbook, we explain complex security ideas simply. Today’s lesson: passwords are like toothbrushes. Don’t share them, change them regularly, and keep them clean. Discover why password hygiene matters and how password managers and MFA can make security effortless.

Use the Python Easter egg to print the Zen of Python by importing the this module.

Solution: Understand that 0xDEADBEEF in hex corresponds to the ASCII letters "DEAD BEEF" and is used as a memorable debug value.

In The Padlock Playbook, we break down security concepts with simple analogies. Today: authentication vs. authorization. Authentication is the ID check at the club door. Authorization is the wristband that lets you into VIP. Learn why mixing them up creates security risks and how to keep them separate.

Understand that 0xDEADBEEF in hex corresponds to the ASCII letters "DEAD BEEF" and is used as a memorable debug value.

Solution: Use a Base64 decoder (or command-line base64 -d) to decode the given string and find the plaintext message.

In The Padlock Playbook, we explain security concepts simply. This time: SQL injection. Imagine poking extra straws into a juice box to steal juice. That’s how attackers siphon data from insecure apps. Learn what SQL injection is, why it’s dangerous, and how to stop it in simple terms.

Use a Base64 decoder (or command-line base64 -d) to decode the given string and find the plaintext message.

Security doesn’t have to be a black box. In The Padlock Playbook, we explain complex security ideas simply. In this first article, discover why HTTPS is like sending secret notes in a lockbox instead of postcards anyone can read — and why that matters for every builder.

Arc 3 of The Nerdy Sixty brings you to the wild side of code — ROT13 secrets, Base64 gibberish, and a Python import that literally lifts you off the ground.

Apply a ROT13 cipher to reveal a hidden message.

Solution: Learn that "grep" comes from the ed editor command "g/re/p" (global regex print), which is what grep essentially does.

Learn that "grep" comes from the ed editor command "g/re/p" (global regex print), which is what grep essentially does.

Solution: Find out how Netscape open-sourcing their Navigator browser gave birth to the Mozilla project (Firefox).

The Vibe Coding Field Manual is now on Amazon! A hands-on guide to working with AI in your development workflow—packed with actionable tips, good practices, and troubleshooting advice for faster, safer coding.

AI-driven security is shifting from reactive firefighting to proactive prevention. This article explores how AI agents continuously scan code, dependencies, and containers, flagging risks and even opening pull requests with fixes. Real-world examples and a future vision reveal how this technology boosts efficiency and strengthens software security before threats strike.

The MLOps Field Manual is your practical guide to building, deploying, and maintaining reliable machine learning systems. Packed with actionable strategies, deployment patterns, and troubleshooting tips, this book helps you bridge the gap between experimentation and production with confidence.

Find out how Netscape open-sourcing their Navigator browser gave birth to the Mozilla project (Firefox).

Solution: Discover the 'smoot' unit (5 feet 7 inches, approx 1.70 m) included as a joke in the units database, stemming from an MIT prank.