How to install PostGIS

Updated 2nd October 2023

PostGIS is a plugin which adds support for storing, indexing and querying geographic data in PostgreSQL databases. To get started with PostGIS, you will need to install the extension on your PostgreSQL database. If you are using PostgreSQL as a service from a cloud provider, you may already have PostGIS installed. How to check if

How to setup a remote MySQL database connection in PHPStorm

Updated 1st October 2023

PHPStorm is packed full of features designed to make the development process for PHP developers efficient and streamlined. Although Jetbrains have a standalone product for interacting with databases, named DataGrip, PHPStrom ships with the Database Tools and SQL plugin. This tools is powerful, integrated directly within the IDE, and provides a convinient way to intract

PHP 8.3 release and features

Updated 11th December 2023

The time of year is fast approaching for PHP developers around the world. We have a new PHP release knocking on the door. PHP 8.3 RC 1 is now available for testing, and with this release we are able to get a glimps at some of the highlight features coming later in the year. PHP

Find php.ini on Apple Silicon installed with Homebrew

Updated 1st October 2023

Are you having trouble finding your php.ini file which was installed locally with Homebrew? Packages installed with Homebrew can be installed in different locations making it hard to find, especially if you are on new Apple Mac running Apple’s Silicon chips. Here, I will show you home to locate your locally installed php.ini file installed

Laravel 9: How to Add a New Column to an Existing Table in a Migration

Updated 1st October 2023

Laravel has a number of features designed to make developing web applications easier and faster. Migrations in Laravel allows us to manage the structure of our databases. In this post, you will learn how to add a new column to an existing table in a migration. Create a new migration file First, we need to

List of programming languages used for Web Development

Updated 16th August 2022

programming languages used for web development

There are a wide variety of programming languages that can be used for web development. Which one you choose depends on your preferences and needs. Some languages are better suited for certain tasks than others. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the most popular languages used for web development. JavaScript PHP

5 Tips for quickly learning web development

Updated 1st October 2023

If you’re interested in learning web development, you may be wondering how to go about it in the most efficient way possible. There’s no single answer to this question, as different people have different learning styles and preferences. However, there are a few general tips that can help you make the most of your learning

How to use a robots.txt file to improve your website’s SEO

Updated 16th August 2022

A robots.txt file is a text file that tells web robots (also known as spiders or crawlers) which pages on your website to crawl and which pages to ignore. Robots are often used by search engines to index websites, so the more information you can give them about your site, the better! You can use

The importance of Core Web Vitals for SEO

Updated 16th August 2022

As a website owner or developer, you know how important it is to have a fast and responsive site. But did you know that there are now specific metrics that measure a site’s performance? These metrics, called Core Web Vitals, can help you identify areas of your site that need improvement and form a large

5 Reasons to Use an IDE for Programming

Updated 3rd August 2022

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If you’re a programmer, then you know how important it is to have the right tools for the job. And one of the most important tools for any programmer is an IDE, or integrated development environment. Let’s look at some reasons to use an IDE. What is an IDE? An IDE is a suite of