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This is where I share my articles from coding and open-source-projects to science and other topics.
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Founding and Legacy of Rome - Between Myth and Reality
History
How was Rome truly founded? Today, it still endures - and two thousand years ago, it was the heart of a vast empire whose influence continues to shape our daily lives.
In this article, we'll take a clear-eyed look at how Rome grew from scattered settlements into a sprawling empire — and how its legacy lives on in our laws, our language, and the cities we build.
Early Christian Symbols and Their Meanings
Faith, History
In the early centuries of Christianity, openly practicing the faith often involved considerable risk. To maintain a sense of community and express their religious identity, they used simple symbols that were not easily understood by outsiders. These symbols ...
[GERMAN] "Welche Grenzen wurden der Pforzheimer Schmuck- und Uhrenindustrie in der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts gesetzt?"
Geschichte
2024/2025 habe ich an einem Geschichtswettbewerb teilgenommen - näheres zu dem Wettbwerb weiter unten. Dabei habe ich die Grenzen, die der Pforzheimer Schmuck- und Uhrenindustrie gesetzt wurden untersucht.
[GERMAN] "Portus - Wie die Römer wohnten"
Geschichte
2022/2023 habe ich an einem Geschichtswettbewerb teilgenommen - näheres zu dem Wettbwerb weiter unten. Dabei habe ich untersucht, wie die Römer früher in Pforzheim - also Portus - gewohnt haben.
"Strudel: Create Dynamic Music in the Browser"
dev
Strudel is a live coding platform that allows users to create music directly in their browser. It is free, open-source, and suitable for both beginners and experienced users. Strudel provides ...
please note: I write about many topics out of personal interest or as a hobby. I'm not an expert in all of them, so some articles may contain mistakes or simplified explanations. I do my best to be accurate, but errors can occur.

News/Tutorials/Articles

Here are some links to news, tutorials, and articles.
I regularly try to add new content and update the existing ones.

"Become a Better Programmer: 7 Habits to Grow"
Are you a beginner programmer looking to go to the next level? Here are some of the best habits I adopted and how they made me not only a better programmer but also a better professional.
source: How-To Geek
[German] "Eine zweite Mauer in den deutschen Köpfen"
Neue Studie zeigt auf, dass ein alter römischer Grenzwall bis heute die Psychologie der Deutschen beeinflusst.
quelle: Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
"These discoveries in 2024 could be groundbreaking — if they're true"
In 2024, researchers turned up possible evidence of ancient life on Mars, hints that Alzheimer's disease can spread from person-to-person and a slew of other scientific findings that could be a big deal — if they're the real deal.
source: ScienceNews
"How to Write Clean Code - Tips for Developers with Examples"
Writing clean code is a habit that professional developers cultivate, showing dedication to quality and a strong work ethic. And in this article, I'll walk you through some best practices for keeping your code clean.
source: freeCodeCamp
"How to Customize the zsh Prompt in the macOS Terminal"
Whether you want the zsh prompt to use a different color, display additional details, or adopt a minimal look to make the best of the space, macOS lets you do it. Learn how to customize the zsh prompt in Terminal to make ...
source: makeuseof
"200 Project Ideas from Beginner to Advanced with Open Source Contributions"
Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals or an experienced developer seeking a challenging new endeavor, this curated list of 200 project ideas has something for ...
source: dev.to

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