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How to Read, Understand and Learn KDB/Q code

· 14 min read
Alexander Unterrainer
DefconQ, KDB/Q Developer, Consultant

In my previous blog post, I shared my favourite Go-To KDB/Q Learning Resources to help you to get started. However, as you dive deeper into the KDB/Q programming language and you begin to read and review other's code you might experience a slight sense of overwhelm. Two main characteristics of KDB/Q, namely its terseness and and its left-of-right evaluation order (KDB/Q expressions are evaluated left-of-right which equates to expressions are evaluated right-to-left), can pose initial challenges for new KDB/Q developers. It's important to overcome these hurdles and become familiar with these features as you progress.

Welcome

· 3 min read
Alexander Unterrainer
DefconQ, KDB/Q Developer, Consultant

Welcome to DefconQ - Your Beginner's Guide to Navigating the KDB/Q Universe!

Hey there, tech enthusiasts and aspiring KDB/Q developers! Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of q programming, tice architecture, and design? Look no further, because you've just stumbled upon your ultimate resource for demystifying the KDB/Q landscape.

We get it - starting out in the tech world can be a bit overwhelming. The jargon, the paradigms, the concepts - they can feel like a maze that's hard to navigate. But fear not! Our mission is to guide you through this maze, one step at a time, and make these seemingly complex topics as easy to grasp as building blocks.