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Sparse files are basically just like any other file except that blocks that only contain zeros (i.e., nothing) are not actually stored on disk.

Sparse files – what, why, and how « UNIX Administratosphere

http://administratosphere.wordpress.com/2008/05/23/sparse-files-what-why-and-how/
If you've been looking to learn how to code, we can help you get started.

Learn to Code: The Full Beginner's Guide

http://lifehacker.com/5744113/learn-to-code-the-full-beginners-guide
You've always wanted to learn how to build software yourself—or just whip up an occasional script—but never knew where to start. Luckily, the web is full of free resources that can turn you into a programmer in no time. Since the invention of the internet, programmers have been using it to discuss software development techniques, publish tutorials, and share code samples for others to learn from and use online. http://lifehacker.com/5401954/programmer-101-teach-yourself-how-to-code

Programmer 101: Teach Yourself How to Code

Nick Farina - An iOS Developer Takes on Android

We decided it was important to keep the native stuff native, and to respect each platform’s conventions as much as possible. http://nfarina.com/post/8239634061/ios-to-android

Chosen - a javascript plug-in for jQuery and Prototype - makes select boxes better

Chosen automatically sets the default field text ("Choose a country...") by reading the select element's data-placeholder value. If no data-placeholder value is present, it will default to "Select Some Option" or "Select Some Options" depending on whether the select is single or multiple. http://harvesthq.github.com/chosen/
Buttons are one of the core UI elements in any interface. Making them feel responsive and aesthetically pleasing will go a long way to making your app more fun to use.

Design for Developers | Button Basics

http://jacojoubert.ca/post/7210637533/button-basics
http://programmers.stackexchange.com/questions/84278/how-do-i-create-my-own-programming-language-and-a-compiler-for-it

architecture - How do I create my own programming language and a compiler for it - Programmers - Stack Exchange

There are excellent answers in this thread, but I just wanted to add mine as I too once had the same question.