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Update stubs in Laravel to enable Soft Deleting globally

Learn how to modify Laravel's default scaffolding behavior to automatically include soft deletes in all newly generated models and migrations using custom stubs.

Take a payment using Stripe on WordPress, without using plugins

How to integrate Stripe directly into your WordPress site without relying on plugins. This guide walks you through creating a simple payment form and leveraging Stripe's API for a seamless payment experience.

How to soft delete in Laravel, effectively

Laravel's soft deletes, understanding their importance, and deciphering the ideal scenarios for their use. This guide provides an in-depth look, supplemented by code examples, to help you make the most of this feature.

How to query against dates in MySQL using a dates table

Enhance your MySQL querying capabilities by setting up a date table. Dive into the benefits of maintaining a separate list of dates and learn how to use it effectively with JOIN operations.

How to show an online user count in WordPress

Learn how to showcase the number of active users on your WordPress website with this step-by-step guide.

Understanding Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks

Cross-Site Scripting, or XSS, is a type of cyberattack where malicious scripts are injected into trusted websites. In this article, we'll look at what XSS attacks are, how they work, and how you can protect your website from them.

A guide to DOM traversal in JavaScript

Understanding the Document Object Model (DOM) and how to traverse it using vanilla JavaScript is a fundamental skill for any web developer. In this article, we delve into the techniques for efficient DOM traversal, with plenty of practical examples.

How to store and use `.env` environment variables in PHP

How to securely store and access environment variables in your PHP applications using the `dotenv` library. This step-by-step guide covers installation, setup, and usage.

How to accept subscription payments with Stripe PHP SDK

How to implement subscription payments on your website using Stripe's PHP SDK. This step-by-step guide covers setup, creating plans, and managing subscriptions.

How to type cast money/currency in PHP

How to effectively handle money or currency data in PHP applications. Understand the potential pitfalls of typecasting floating-point numbers and discover how to maintain precision and accuracy in financial calculations.

Different strategies for storing currency values in MySQL

Different strategies and their advantages and disadvantages when it comes to storing currency values in MySQL. Get to know how to handle precision and avoid rounding errors while storing money.

How to make a payment using Stripe PHP SDK

A tutorial on how to use the Stripe PHP SDK to make a payment online

How to use WordPress as a headless CMS

How to use WordPress as a headless CMS. Follow through to learn how to create, manage and deliver content through WordPress while using a frontend technology of your choice for the display.

Detecting a slow internet connection in JavaScript

Different methods of determining the speed of a user's internet connection using JavaScript. The article provides code examples to help you implement these techniques in real-world applications.

A glossary of terms for Database Administrators

Enhance your understanding of database management with our comprehensive glossary of terms dedicated to database administrators (DBAs). Each term comes with a brief explanation and a link to relevant documentation.