Web Development
Posts about Web Development.
DRY: What is DRY in Development
Updated 16th August 2022
DRY stands for Don’t Repeat Yourself. It’s a principle in software development that aims to reduce the repetition of code and favor abstraction and avoid redundancy. Let’s learn the meaning of DRY. The DRY principle is stated as “Every piece of knowledge must have a single, unambiguous, authoritative representation within a system”, but what does
SOLID Principles of Object-Oriented Design
Updated 16th August 2022
When building software it’s important to follow best practices and adhere to principles set out by industry leaders. In this post, we will explore the SOLID Principles. SOLID stands for: S – Single-responsibility principle O – Open-closed Principle L – Liskov Substitution Principle I – Interface Segregation Principle D – Dependency Inversion Principle Great! But
What is a front-end application?
Updated 16th August 2022
What is a front-end application? If you’re new to Web Development, there may be many terms you hear that you’re unsure what they mean. Don’t worry, this is all part of the learning experience and you will pick these terms up as you progress in your journey to becoming a web developer. In this post,
Git Commands: Common commands you will use
Updated 16th August 2022
In this post, I will show you some common Git commands, how to use them and explain exactly what they do. By the end of this post, you will know “How to Git”. What is Git? First, let’s learn what GIT is. What benefits as a developer do you get from using GIT? And learn
MySQL 8: Create user and grant all privileges on database
Updated 16th August 2022
Learn how to create a new user in MySQL 8 and grant all privileges on a database. MySQL 8 introduced performance and security updates. Released in April 2018, MySQL 8 was the first major release since MySQL 5.7 in 2015. With MySQL 5.7 end of support looming in October 2023, it’s a good idea to
How to create Alias command in Linux
Updated 16th August 2022
Alias commands in Linux are a great way to speed up your workflow. In this post, I will show you how to create Alias command in Linux using Bash on WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). What is an Alias command? The alias command in Linux allows you to create custom shortcuts for frequently used commands.
Run Python Script on boot
Updated 16th August 2022
Writing your own Shell scripts is a great way to automate your processes. In this post, I will show you how to Run Python Script on boot. This example will be for Raspberry Pi Computers and will run a python script when the device is booted and the user has authenticated. The Python Script we
How to use Laravel Factory in Database Seeders
Updated 16th August 2022
Laravel factories are a great way to add test data to your database in bulk. This saves time, removing the need to write methods to insert data for each column manually. Follow along to learn how to use Laravel Factory in Database Seeders. To get started, create a new model. The model we will create
WSL vs Dual Boot speed test
Updated 16th August 2022
In this experiment, I will be using WSL2 running Ubuntu 20.04 and Ubuntu 20.04 dual-booted on the same Dell XPS. Is there a noticeable difference? Follow along for the results of the WSL vs Dual Boot speed test. If you are like me and use different development environments a lot, you may find the results
How to access Laravel env variables in Vue.js | Laravel MIX
Updated 16th August 2022
Using Laravel and Vue together is a common approach as it allows the MVC framework to handle the logic, and an application-like user interface for the frontend. Learn how to use Laravel environment variables in Vue.js. MIX Environment Varaibles Vue js files are compiled by Laravel Mix. To have Mix compile your environment variables from
Vue 3 Popup Modal Component – Create a Modal
Updated 23rd August 2022
In this post, I’m going to show you how to create a Popup Modal Component in Vue 3. This Popup Modal will use the built-in transition component. The Modal we will create looks a lot like the Modal Dialogs used by Apple in iOS. We will use Tailwind CSS for styling. What is Vue? Vue
How to check Composer version – Install and use Composer for PHP
Updated 11th January 2024
Composer is a dependency manager for PHP. First released in 2012, Composer, and its adoption by popular frameworks such as Laravel has single-handedly driven the rise in PHP adoption in recent years. In this post, I will show you how to install and use Composer. How to install Composer To get started, download Composer from