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But I have a dream: to have my OWN ACADEMY! Jul 18, 2025

Since 2007 I teach beginners how to write their first programs and help professionals how to get better at what they do. I've done this in classrooms and online via Zoom and Teams but when Covid hit, I was forced to turn my classroom courses into online courses.

I love standing in front of students...

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Unlocking Frequencies: Create a Stunning Spectrum Analyzer in Python using Fourier Transform! Jul 04, 2025

There is something magical about Spectrum Analyzers on old stereo sets. Favorite CD in the tray, Lights out and enjoy the show!

But how does it work? What is the magic behind this great Eighties technology?

It took me 40 years from my first try on my Commodore64 until now but I finally got it done...

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How working in Germany helped me to write better code Nov 23, 2024

I moved from the Netherlands to Germany in 2013 and the transition was not that hard because the Dutch and Germans share a lot of culture and language.

But there are differences between our people! And one of them is very helpful for my everyday work as a trainer and software engineer.

"Ungenaue A...

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