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A guide to feature flags in Laravel using Laravel Pennant

Read about how to use Laravel Pennant to add feature flags to your Laravel apps. We'll show you use cases for feature flags, the advantages and disadvantages, and how to write tests for your feature flag code.

Options for passwordless authentication in Django apps

Passwordless authentication is gaining popularity as a secure and user-friendly alternative to traditional password-based authentication in Django applications. In this article, we will delve into three passwordless authentication methods: email-based authentication, authentication with OAuth, and authentication with magic links.

The character encoding cheat sheet for JS developers

Character encoding is a critical aspect of JavaScript development on both the frontend and backend. In this article, we'll explore the basics of character encoding, its importance, and how it affects data rendering on your web pages. We'll also discuss best practices and common pitfalls to help you avoid encoding-related issues in your projects.

Building a Sinatra app in Ruby

Sinatra is a Ruby web framework that lets you build apps with less code. It has an expressive syntax and is less complex than other frameworks like Rails. In this article, we’ll use Sinatra to make a URL shortening app and learn how to use this powerful tool.
  • author photo By Aestimo Kirina
  • #ruby
  • Sep 18, 2023

Reducing your Python app's memory footprint

Lower your Python app's memory consumption with these expert tips to deliver a more seamless user experience.

A comprehensive guide to file operations in Go

Dive into the world of file operations in Go and explore advanced concepts such as file manipulation, reading, writing, error handling, and more. It's time level up your Go skills.
  • author photo By Adebayo Adams
  • #go
  • Sep 11, 2023

A guide to soft deletes in Laravel

Soft deletes in Laravel can be really useful for building "recycle bin" features and for analytical purposes. But what are soft deletes? In this article, we dive into what they are, the pros and cons of using them, and how to use them in your Laravel app.

The definitive guide to object-oriented programming in PHP

Learn the ins and outs of object-oriented programming in PHP, including classes, inheritance, abstract classes, traits, and more. With this guide, you'll be able to write efficient and scalable object-oriented code that's easy to maintain and reuse.
  • author photo By Adebayo Adams
  • #php
  • Sep 4, 2023

A guide to exception handling in Python

Discover powerful exception-handling techniques in Python with this comprehensive guide. Learn about nested try-except blocks, catching and re-raising exceptions, handling exceptions in loops and async code, creating custom exceptions, and more.

A step-by-step guide to building a Ruby gem from scratch

From concept to execution, join me on a step-by-step journey through the process of crafting your own functional Ruby gem.
  • author photo By Julie Kent
  • #ruby
  • Aug 28, 2023
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