Jason Baker

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When should I use git pull --rebase?

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Optimistic vs. Pessimistic locking

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When should I use git pull --rebase?

Optimistic vs. Pessimistic locking

How to initialize private static members in C++?

When is del useful in python?

How do I make rm not give an error if a file doesn't exist?

Why doesn't C++ have a garbage collector?

Given an infinite number of monkeys and an infinite amount of time, would one of them write Hamlet?

Can I make fast forwarding be off by default in git?

HTTP 1.0 vs 1.1

What are the main performance differences between varchar and nvarchar SQL Server data types?