A .htaccess file or a distributed configuration file is a robust file used to control and manage the configurations of a website. All the configuration changes are made on a per-directory basis to ensure that the main server configuration files are undisturbed. When to Use .htaccess File Preferred Whether you aim to load error pages or implement password security, a …
Setting Up CSS and HTML for Your Website: A Tutorial
Building websites is the initial step of getting started with web development. One of the first things web development enthusiasts must learn is how to set up CSS and HTML for a website. By setting up the basic introductory page, a beginner can get ready with the website design basics, hone their web development skills, and learn to collaborate with …
Creating Drag and Drop Elements with Pure, Vanilla JavaScript
JavaScript is one of the most popular programming languages empowered with more than 24 frameworks and around 84 libraries. It is the only programming language intrinsically supported by all browsers. Besides, the language supports dynamic typing and is an excellent fit for rendering and animation. You can leverage JavaScript to add interactive behavior in the front-end, control the backend, create …
Creating a Parallax Scrolling Effect with Pure CSS
Modern CSS has redefined web development with its powerful functionalities and extraordinary capabilities. CSS is a one-size-fits-all tool that offers standout options to make web pages highly interactive and enticing. Be it the flexibility in design, rapid customization, excellent styling options, or the advanced User Interface (UI) — CSS brings end-to-end solutions for all web development and styling needs. Above …
Implementing PHP Rate Limiting Using Redis on Ubuntu 20.04: A Tutorial
Redis, also called Remote Dictionary Server, is an open-sourced in-memory database. It is a data-structured storage system that runs on a server’s RAM, which is much quicker than the fastest Solid State Drive (SSD). As a result, Redis is very responsive and an excellent fit for rate limiting. Rate limiting restricts the number of times a user may request a …
Working with JavaScript: What are Objects?
Introduction JavaScript is a computer language that is used all over the world for programming purposes. There are various components that constitute the language. In this tutorial, we will be covering objects which are a data type. Objects are standalone entities that may comprise names, keys, or values. Each of these collections is represented in name:value pairs. These pairs may …
How to Deploy a Node.js (Express.js) App with Docker on Ubuntu 20.04
Introduction Docker is a container platform that is a lightweight, virtualized, portable, software-defined standardized environment. It allows the software to run in isolation from other software running on the physical host machine. Docker is a defining component of the Continuous Development and Integration aspect of Software Development. It offers a lightweight alternative to virtual machines and allows developers to enjoy …
What is jQuery and How Can You Use It?
Introduction If you are familiar with the world of programming, you know just how important programming languages are. Some of the most critical and frequently used ones include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Where HTML and CSS help you design and structure your website, JavaScript enables you to make it interactive. There are a number of JavaScript libraries you can use …
A Guide on Adding JavaScript to HTML
Introduction JavaScript needs no introduction. It is one of the most popular programming languages for web development. It works similar to HTML and CSS. All of these languages help design and develop web-based applications and programs. So how is JavaScript useful in particular? With the help of JavaScript, you can make your web applications and web pages quite interactive. There …