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09 Sep

PHP and Frontend Integration: Bridging the Gap for Dynamic Web Applications | Julio Herrera Via dei Velutini

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Hello! My name is Julio Herrera from Via dei Velutini, Italia. I wanted to share with you some valuable insights on integrating PHP with frontend technologies to create dynamic and interactive web applications. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, understanding how PHP works with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript can elevate your web development skills to new heights. What is PHP and Frontend Integration? PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a server-side scripting language designed primarily for web development. It processes and generates HTML content on the server before sending it to the client's browser. Frontend technologies like HTML, CSS, and…

08 Sep

How to Build a Real-time Chat App with Laravel, Vue.js, and Pusher

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Real-time chat applications like WhatsApp and Discord have witnessed a remarkable surge in popularity in recent years, revolutionising communication with instantaneous messaging. However, while building your own chat app with this functionality might seem daunting, it’s entirely achievable. In this tutorial, you will learn how to build a real-time chat application using Laravel, Vue.js, and Pusher. You'll use the Laravel framework to build the back end of the chat application, a combination of Blade templates and Vue.js to develop the user interface and layout of the application, and the Pusher platform for the real-time chat functionality. Prerequisites To complete this…

08 Sep

“Streamlined DevOps: Node.js CI/CD Pipeline with GitHub Actions”

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This project demonstrates a robust Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline setup using GitHub Actions. CI/CD which stands for Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment is a set of practices and tools used in software development to improve the speed and quality of code delivery. Continuous Integration (CI): Developers frequently merge their code changes into a central repository where Automated builds and tests are run.This helps catch and fix integration issues early. Continuous Delivery (CD): This process automatically prepare code changes for release to production by ensuring that the code is always in a deployable state.It automatically deploys every change…

08 Sep

Why Fresh Graduates Should Contribute to Open Source Projects on GitHub

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If you're a fresh graduate and new to the tech industry, you’ve probably heard about open source projects on GitHub. But why should you care about them? Contributing to open source is one of the most effective ways to sharpen your skills, build your portfolio, and make yourself stand out to potential employers—without needing formal job experience. Let’s dive into the reasons and how you can get started. What Are Open Source Projects and Why Are They Important? Open source projects are software whose source code is made available to the public, meaning anyone can contribute, modify, or improve the…

08 Sep

Diagram as Code with Mermaid

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What is a Mermaid Diagram? Mermaid is a JavaScript-based diagramming and charting tool that uses Markdown-inspired text definitions and a renderer to create and modify complex diagrams. The main purpose of Mermaid is to help documentation keep pace with development. Using Mermaid helps create diagrams in Markdown documents through code instead of image files. Since diagrams are generated by code, the major advantages include easy modification, readable syntax, easy sharing, and the ability to quickly create diagrams that can be updated promptly with system changes. Using Mermaid Diagrams I provide you with two simple ways to use Mermaid Diagrams: Accessing…

07 Sep

Golang Field ordering matters?

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Greetings, Gophers! During the initial year of working with Golang, I kept thinking that there must be ordering of fields and I thought why should I be bothered about it? Well, it is only fields, only something wrong could it be, I right? As most of the other novices, I thought it was not worth bothering with. In other words, how vital could it be that certain fields in a struct, would be put in a specific order? Well, a great deal! Field ordering is one of the aspects ignored at the beginning but as one proceeds with the tutorial…

06 Sep

10 IT traditions and superstitions: from mischievous gremlins to a cactus on the desk

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Thousands of jokes have already been made about the rigidly logical mentality that IT workers exhibit. However, we are ordinary people too, and just like everyone else, we are susceptible to certain superstitions within our profession. Some of them have quite reasonable explanations. Others are more like a harmless little bug. Here are 10 of them within the field of IT. 1. Deploy on Friday night and your weekend will be ruined Never releasing right before the weekend is probably one of the most popular superstitions among developers. At least it is here at ispmanager. However, there is a rational…

05 Sep

Cover All Python Fundamentals with these 7 projects | From Quizzes to Password Manager.

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Making projects is the best way to take what you learn and put it into action. While these projects may seem simple and easy, they play a crucial role in building a strong foundation in Python programming. I've created these projects to cover most of the fundamentals in Python, ensuring that anyone can learn and improve their coding skills through hands-on practice. 1. Quiz Game What is it? A simple quiz game where the computer asks questions and the player answers them. Concepts used: Lists and tuples Random module Loops Conditional statements User input handling Score tracking How it works:…

05 Sep

JAVASCRIPT BEST PRACTICES.

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Following JavaScript best practices can aid in faster page loads and improved performance, as well as improved code readability and ease of maintenance and debugging. Carefully written code can also help to avoid errors and security issues. 01. Avoid Global Variables Minimize the use of global variables. This includes all data types, objects, and functions. Global variables and functions can be overwritten by other scripts. Use local variables instead and learn how to use closures. 02. Always Declare Local Variables Local variables should be declared for all variables used in a function. If the var, let, or const keyword is…

04 Sep

CSS Transitions and Animations

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Lecture 7: CSS Transitions and Animations In this lecture, we’ll explore how to bring your web pages to life using CSS transitions and animations. These techniques allow you to create smooth, engaging effects that enhance user experience without requiring JavaScript. Introduction to CSS Transitions CSS transitions enable you to smoothly change property values over a specified duration. They are ideal for creating hover effects, button animations, and other interactive elements. 1. Basic Syntax To create a transition, you need to specify the CSS property to transition, the duration, and optional easing functions. .button { background-color: #4CAF50; transition: background-color 0.3s ease;…