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Demystifying Common JavaScript Pitfalls for Beginners in 2024

How to Use ChatGPT with VSCode: Enhancing Your Coding Experience

MK / December 22, 2023

Visual Studio Code (VSCode) is a powerful and widely used code editor that supports a multitude of programming languages and tools. With the rise of AI, integrating ChatGPT with VSCode can significantly boost your coding efficiency and problem-solving skills. In this blog post, well walk through the steps to integrate ChatGPT into your VSCode environment […]

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Demystifying Common JavaScript Pitfalls for Beginners in 2024

MK / December 19, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of web development, JavaScript stands as a cornerstone, continually adapting and expanding its capabilities. As we step into 2024, its more important than ever for aspiring developers to grasp this versatile language. However, the journey of mastering JavaScript is often dotted with unique challenges and pitfalls, especially for those just beginning

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Remove Diacritics from CSV Files

MK / December 18, 2023

Hello there, fellow coding enthusiasts! Today, I want to share a personal experience from my journey with data handling and how we tackled a unique challenge at our organization. If youve ever had to work with diverse datasets, you know that sometimes you encounter unexpected roadblocks. In our case, it was the need to remove

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Exploring the Intersection of Blockchain and Web Development: Trends and Opportunities in 2024

MK / December 18, 2023

Introduction Hey there! If youre like me, constantly curious about the ever-evolving world of technology, youve probably heard a lot about blockchain. Yes, the same technology that powers cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. But heres the twist blockchain isnt just revolutionizing the finance world; its making some pretty big waves in web development too. In

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Efficient File Management: How to Find and Remove Duplicate Files Using Python

MK / December 17, 2023

Introduction Duplicate files can clutter your storage space and make it difficult to manage your data efficiently. Whether you want to free up disk space or simply keep your files organized, finding and removing duplicate files is a useful task. In this blog post, we will explore how to check for duplicate files in a

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Understanding the “data-no-turbolink” Attribute in HTML

MK / December 16, 2023

In web development, you might encounter situations where you need to control how links or elements behave during navigation. One way to do this is by using the data-no-turbolink attribute in your HTML. In this post, well explore what this attribute does and how you can use it effectively. What is TurboLinks? TurboLinks is a

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Laravel design patterns

MK / January 31, 2023

Laravel is a popular PHP framework that is known for its elegant syntax and advanced features. In addition to its features, Laravel also has a strong emphasis on design patterns. Design patterns are solutions to common software design problems that have been tested and proven to work well. By using design patterns in Laravel, developers

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Basic concept to create browser extensions

Creating chrome/firefox extension

MK / January 26, 2023

Preamble: Before writing this post I never looked at creating an extension that can be used on both firefox and chrome browsers. Last week I needed to extract the colour code from an element on a website so I wrote this code that does the job: This code assumes that the element you want to

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Web Scraping with Python

MK / January 25, 2023

Web scraping is a technique used to extract data from websites. It involves making HTTP requests to a website’s server, downloading the HTML of the web page, and then parsing that HTML to extract the data you’re interested in. Python is a popular language for web scraping because of its libraries like Beautiful Soup and

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Setting up WordPress

MK / January 25, 2023

Setting up a WordPress site can seem like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it can be done quickly and easily. In this post, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up a WordPress site from start to finish. Step 1: Choose a web host The first step in setting up

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When you to chose one: WordPress or Drupal

WordPress Vs Drupal

MK / January 25, 2023

When it comes to building a website, there are a plethora of options available to choose from. Two of the most popular content management systems (CMS) on the market today are WordPress and Drupal. Both platforms offer a range of features and capabilities, but they are designed for different types of users and websites. In

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Setting up development blog

MK / January 24, 2023

Creating a development blog can be a great way to share your programming knowledge and experiences with others. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, a blog can be a great platform to showcase your work and connect with other developers in the community. Here are the steps to setting up your development blog:

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