How to be a Good Developer

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As a PHP developer, or any kind of developer as a matter of fact, you need to constantly improve yourself in this ever-changing industry; you need to learn and use new knowledge every day. What successful developers have in common, is that they care about programming a lot, they are professionals treating good programming practices as a form of art. …

JavaScript Beyond the Web in 2014

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JavaScript has evolved far beyond its role in the DHTML websites of the 90s. It is fast becoming the leading contender for a common language for the Internet of Things (IoT). While it’s far too early to say if JavaScript will truly take that crown, I believe JavaScript does have a role to play in this ever expanding IoT space. …

Introducing GIFV – Imgur Blog

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IFs are no longer about .GIFs–the culture of the GIF now trumps the file format. With Project GIFV, Imgur is reimagining the looping GIF video with all the richness it deserves as a key piece of Internet culture. via Introducing GIFV – Imgur Blog.

How 50+ Startups Manage Their Code

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We reached out to over 50 startups to ask them how they manage their code to hopefully pass on some useful tips you can use when managing your codebase. Heaps of great responses, so grab a coffee, sit back, and let’s geek out. via How 50+ Startups Manage Their Code.

20 More Docs and Guides for Front-End Developers

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To start out the week, you might be in the mood to learn something new or maybe refine your abilities in a particular language or technology on the front-end. In April, I put together a collection of useful docs and guides, which was a pretty popular post. Since then I’ve collected quite a few more. Enjoy! via 20 More Docs …

What You May Not Know about WordPress Security Plugins

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When it comes to securing your WordPress install with a security plugin, it can be tempting to enable every feature of the plugin to harden your site. If you start enabling features blindly, you can end up bringing your site to a halt. via What You May Not Know about WordPress Security Plugins.