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Understanding Python super() with __init__() methods
Why is super() used?
Is there a difference between using Base.__init__ and super().__init__?
class Base(object):
def __init__(self):
print "Base created"
class ChildA(Base):
def __init__(self):
Base.__init__(self)
…
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From inside of a Docker container, how do I connect to the localhost of the machine?
I have a Nginx running inside a docker container. I have a MySql running on the host system. I want to connect to the MySql from within my container. MySql is only binding to the localhost device.
Is there any way to connect to this MySql or any…
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How do I find and restore a deleted file in a Git repository?
Say I'm in a Git repository. I delete a file and commit that change. I continue working and make some more commits. Then, I discover that I need to restore that file after deleting it.
I know I can checkout a file using git checkout --…
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How do I change the size of figures drawn with Matplotlib?
How do I change the size of figure drawn with Matplotlib?
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Manually raising (throwing) an exception in Python
How do I raise an exception in Python so that it can later be caught via an except block?
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I ran into a merge conflict. How do I abort the merge?
I used git pull and had a merge conflict:
unmerged: some_file.txt
You are in the middle of a conflicted merge.
How do I abandon my changes to the file and keep only the pulled changes?
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How to stop EditText from gaining focus when an activity starts in Android?
I have an Activity in Android, with two elements:
EditText
ListView
When my Activity starts, the EditText immediately has the input focus (flashing cursor). I don't want any control to have input focus at startup. I…
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Is it possible to apply CSS to half of a character?
What I am looking for:
A way to style one HALF of a character. (In this case, half the letter being transparent)
What I have currently searched for and tried (With no luck):
Methods for styling half of a character/letter
Styling part of a character…
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How can I access environment variables in Python?
How can I get the value of an environment variable in Python?
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Should I use the datetime or timestamp data type in MySQL?
Would you recommend using a datetime or a timestamp field, and why (using MySQL)?
I'm working with PHP on the server side.
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How can I upload files asynchronously with jQuery?
I would like to upload a file asynchronously with jQuery.
$(document).ready(function () {
$("#uploadbutton").click(function () {
var filename = $("#file").val();
$.ajax({
type: "POST",
url:…
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How do I make function decorators and chain them together?
How do I make two decorators in Python that would do the following?
@make_bold
@make_italic
def say():
return "Hello"
Calling say() should return:
"Hello"
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Is there an "exists" function for jQuery?
How can I check the existence of an element in jQuery?
The current code that I have is this:
if ($(selector).length > 0) {
// Do something
}
Is there a more elegant way to approach this? Perhaps a plugin or a function?
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How do I modify a specific commit?
I have the following commit history:
HEAD
HEAD~
HEAD~2
HEAD~3
git commit --amend modifies the current HEAD commit. But how do I modify HEAD~3?
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How do I print colored text to the terminal?
How do I output colored text to the terminal in Python?
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