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How to seed random numbers in PHP with `srand`

Use `srand` in PHP to control your application's randomness. Seed random numbers, get consistent random numbers from `random_int`, and the potential pitfalls of global seeding

5 min read

Tutorials WordPress PHP

How to properly organise code in a WordPress Theme

Learn how to organise code inside your WordPress theme to keep it easy to manage and scale

3 min read

Tutorials WordPress PHP

How to display prices with and without tax in WooCommerce

Discover the code needed to display prices both with and without tax on the frontend of a WooCommerce website in WordPress

2 min read

Tutorials PHP Tooling

How to run tests and deploy a Laravel app from GitHub Actions

A guide on how to configure, run, test and deploy your application in GitHub Actions

5 min read

Tutorials Tooling

In-depth guide to implementing ARIA for web accessibility

Everything you need to know about ARIA in web accessibility, including its purpose, implementation, and various attributes with real-life examples

7 min read

Tutorials JavaScript Tooling

Understanding JavaScript Strict Mode

JavaScript Strict Mode: how it works, and how it can help you write better, more robust code. This comprehensive guide includes detailed explanations and code examples.

4 min read

Tutorials Tooling

An Introduction to Web Accessibility

Web accessibility, guidelines, and best practices for implementation. Discover how to make your website accessible to all users and improve user experience, SEO, and inclusivity.

7 min read

Tutorials PHP Tooling

PHP's Serialize vs JSON - When to Serialize and When to JSON Encode

Learn about the differences between PHP's serialize and JSON encode functions, when to use each method, and their pros and cons with code examples.

4 min read

Tutorials Tooling

An Introduction to Tailwind CSS Forms Plugin

Learn how to use the Tailwind Forms plugin to style your form elements consistently across browsers. Discover the benefits, installation process, and usage examples of this powerful plugin to enhance your web projects.

5 min read

Tutorials JavaScript Sysadmin Tooling

Caching `npm i` on GitHub Actions for faster build times

Improve your build times on GitHub Actions substantially by skipping npm install. Make your GitHub Actions run faster and cache npm i

4 min read

Tutorials PHP

A Detailed Guide to Exception Handling in PHP

Learn the ins and outs of exception handling in PHP, including how to use try-catch blocks, creating custom exceptions, and best practices for managing errors in your applications.

4 min read

JavaScript Tooling

The History and Differences Between npm and Yarn

Discover the history and key differences between npm and Yarn, two popular JavaScript package managers

4 min read

Tutorials PHP

Using `declare(strict_types=1)` in PHP projects

Learn how to use declare(strict_types=1) in PHP to enforce strict typing, improve code reliability, and catch potential issues before they become bugs

3 min read

Database Design Tooling

Storing Dates and Times in MySQL: Best Practices and Pitfalls

Learn the ins and outs of storing dates and times in MySQL, including the differences between datetime and timestamp field types, the pros and cons of using Unix timestamps, and more.

2 min read

Tutorials JavaScript Tooling

Implementing Consent Management in Google Tag Manager

Learn how to leverage Google Tag Manager's built-in consent management model to ensure compliance with privacy regulations, including code examples for creating a custom consent manager pop-up.

3 min read