The ~ (tilde) can have different meanings: it can be an operator, performing a bitwise negation on a binary number - all 1 bits are set to 0 and all 0 bits are set to 1. It can also simply be the tilde character itself, as used in Windows for shortening long path names.
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Difference between regular expression operators in JAPE ( Java Annotation Patterns Engine)
I would like to know the difference between these pair of regular expressions in Java Annotation Patterns Engine (JAPE).
Between ==~ and =~
Between !~ and !=~
As for the difference between == and =~ I have learnt that == is for complete string…

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Tilde (~) sign not working as expected
I'm getting very inconsistent result with the tilde - now that my site is using a shared plan. I have a domain (www.domain.com, for example) that is pointing to a folder /sites/domain.com, where all my files are hosted. The host company redirects…

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Why do the author use a tilde before file?
I'm learning node and express programming and find a very good example at: https://github.com/madhums/node-express-mongoose-demo
But I find a line and not fully understand.
// Bootstrap models
var models_path = __dirname +…

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Cmd module '~' completion
I have been playing around with the cmd python module and was looking at the text completion function. I have been trying to get it to expand/recognise '~' to my home directory but with no avail.
I've noticed that I can handle default completion by…

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What does <> "~" mean in SQL
I have an SP and part of it states this:
AND t_phlcm.VAT_FG <> "~"
Can you explain the <> "~" part? Does tilde (~) has a special meaning in SQL like % does?

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What kind of javascript array uses tilde ~
I'm using some code that seems to require that I make an array that uses the tilde (~) symbol, as below:
var quizArray = [
'27~29~Which sentence is written correctly?~Julie said "I have an older brother named Ike."~Mrs. Wagner, said "Children,…

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What does '~' mean when debug in C#?
Here is my method:
public static void send(byte[] packet)
{
Console.Write(DateTime.Now.ToString() + ": ");
foreach (byte b in packet)
{
Console.Write(b.ToString("X2") + " ");
}
Console.WriteLine();
if (connected)
…

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Java meaning of .java~
By typing jar -tf myJar.jar MyProject I get in the file list, besides the normal .java and .class files, also a .java~ file.
I have read googling it around that it is due to some other incomplete version of the file.java. If so, How can I go ahead…

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Generalising the creation of a formula in R
I'm trying to create a formula in R, of the form
Output~Var1+Var2+Var3
For use in a model. The way it seems to work is that you give Variable name you want to predict,tilde,the variable names you want to use as predictors and then in a later…

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Apache redirect Logical Negation ¬ to Tilde ~
I have a URL that I want to redirect however, I can't seem to enter the character into vim.
The character is ¬ (Logical Negation) and I want to redirect it to ~ (Tilde).
Redirect permanent /¬foo http://www.example.com/~foo
Vim won't let me copy…

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Tilde C unsigned vs signed integer
For example:
unsigned int i = ~0;
Result: Max number I can assign to i
and
signed int y = ~0;
Result: -1
Why do I get -1? Shouldn't I get the maximum number that I can assign to y?

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Typing the tilde ~ character in DOS
In my DOS prompt I have to put in a tilde (~) character to open any files.
For some reason it won't show up in the DOS box/prompt.
Is there any form of Ctrl shortcut key thing that could get me to typing a ~ character?
It's only the DOS prompt…
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How to change the color of the tilde or EndOfBuffer in neovim
I'm trying to change the color of the '~' at the end of buffer line in neovim. I couldn't find any answer until I tested all I could and found a solution.
(Posting in answer).

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Purrr::pmap using a named list of columns with '~' function doesn't respect names from .l?
This is my first time posting, so bear with me. I'm using purrr::pmap() to map a function over 3 columns of a tibble(), to create a 4th column
library(tidyverse)
set.seed(123)
df <- tibble(a = as.character(1:3), b = sample(LETTERS, 3), c =…

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The problem of displaying the "Jost" font in safari (for apple device)
There was a problem with a strange font display on apple devices. The font is in the fonts folder.
Website on tilde.
Has anyone encountered such a problem?
enter image description here
@font-face {
font-family: "Jost";
src:…

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