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How To Use the PageSpeed Insights API to Monitor Page Performance
The PageSpeed Insights REST API allows you to automatically collate Lighthouse-like metrics. Code and Excel report examples are provided.
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Remove Docker Images, Volumes, and Containers in Seconds
Keep your Docker development work clean and tidy by learning to remove images, volumes, and containers easily.
Ready, Set, Launch: Creating a Static Site With GitHub Pages
Static sites are the perfect way to quickly build an online presence. GitHub Pages gives you a free and simple way to deploy your static site.
Vagrant vs Docker: Which Is Right for You? (Could Be Both)
Vagrant and Docker help DevOps teams automate application development. We'll help you pick a winner in the "Vagrant vs Docker" debate.
What Is FTP, and How Can I Use It to Transfer Files?
Learn what FTP is and how to use this protocol to maintain your WordPress website or transfer large files.
What Is Pseudocode and How Can It Improve Your Programming?
What exactly is pseudocode, and can it really help you write better code faster? We'll show you how to use this time-saving development trick.
The Best Firebase Alternatives (7 Options)
Check out our recommendations for some of the best Firebase alternatives that are open source and give you more control.
How To Create a MongoDB Database: 6 Critical Aspects To Know
To gain a better understanding of MongoDB, you need to know how to create databases in MongoDB, starting with the MongoDB Create Database command.
Contain Your Data: Run MariaDB with Docker
Learn how to install MariaDB and Docker. You'll also explore how to connect a WordPress site with your containerized MariaDB database.
How Xdebug Can Help You Become a Better WordPress Developer
Debugging is an essential part of web development. This post shows how to use Xdebug. We’ll look at how to integrate PhpStorm with Xdebug too.
What Is Web Application Architecture? Breaking Down a Web App
How does web application architecture define interactions between applications, middleware systems, and databases? We cover it all here.
How To Create an Effective WordPress Workflow for Developers
If you work in WordPress regularly, you need a set to-do list for all dev tasks. Here we offer the ideal WordPress workflow for developers.
GraphQL vs REST: Everything You Need To Know
Not sure how GraphQL and REST differ? We explain everything you need to know, from how they each work to which you should be using.