As an open-source, cross-platform runtime environment for developing server-side web applications, Node.js has garnered a huge amount of popularity and support. Using the widely used JavaScript language, it assists web developers of all sizes to write lightning-fast applications, whether you’re…
If you’re a developer, you know what it’s like having to test your code. Usually you verify, if the code works, run a couple of tests, maybe you do some automated testing, and hope for the best. Perhaps that approach…
Hackers have increasingly sophisticated tools at their disposal, which is why your WordPress website may be more vulnerable to attack than ever. But keeping your site secure can be incredibly time-consuming if you try to handle it all yourself. That’s…
Cloudflare is a Content Delivery Network (CDN), but it’s also a firewall and a performance layer for websites. It offers a multitude of features and enhancements (available at extra cost) and developers think it’s great, so let’s explore what they…
MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) are two of the most popular enterprise database systems in the world. MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS), and MSSQL Server is an RDBMS developed by Microsoft. Enterprises can pick from…
Is your WordPress website displaying the ‘mixed content’ warning? Don’t panic. This warning can strike on any site even if you have installed a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate. The mixed content warning does not stop your site from showing…
Imagine the following situation: As a website owner you receive a message from a visitor that your website is down. It gives a bad impression and costs you sales in the short term, and can diminish trust with consumers. In…
As any site owner will know, keeping track of the functionality and performance of your site is paramount to success. With complex processes being carried out regularly, it’s not possible to personally oversee everything. This is why sysadmins and developers…
One of the best things about WordPress is that it can help bring people into tech from all walks of life; that is the case with today’s guest, Emily Hunkler. On top of being the first guest in our Women…
When you migrate domains from one server to another, you’ll need to configure them so that they use the destination server’s IP addresses. This process is known as IP mapping, and it’s something that can be done either manually or…
