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“Open source” is a term that’s typically used with software, and it means that the code is accessible to the public and that anybody can inspect, modify, enhance, improve and share it. Source code isn’t commonly seen by us computer users; instead, it’s what developers work with to control...
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Sometimes the traditional YouTube or Vimeo embedded player isn’t what you need. Maybe you are running a membership or media site, or maybe you have any of a thousand other reasons you don’t want your videos uploaded to a major platform. Or maybe you just don’t like the YouTube or...
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JavaScript, along with HTML and CSS, are key programming languages. Nearly every site on the web uses JavaScript, so understanding its native Application Programming Interface (API) is important if you want to become a well-rounded developer. In this post, we’ll introduce you to the Fetch API...
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Managing downloads from a WordPress site might seem like it would be no big deal, but in reality, a lot goes into the process. While WP does offer basic media control built-in, if you’re offering those downloads as part of a service or business venture, you’re going to need more...
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If you pay attention to the latest news from the WordPress community, you may have noticed the recent buzz regarding PHP 7. However, non-technical users may have a hard time understanding what PHP 7 is and why it matters for WordPress. In this post, we’ll introduce you to PHP 7 and explain...
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One of the primary goals of web development is creating an engaging user experience. You’ll often do this by including interactive features and stunning visual elements on your website. However, those aspects aren’t necessarily accessible to every potential visitor, particularly those...
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The WordPress REST API has been around for a while now, but understanding what it is and why it matters may not be immediately clear to newcomers and non-developers. Even so, this tool is a handy one to know for users of all stripes, as it enables you to utilize the familiar WordPress interface...
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Understanding serverless computing can be confusing enough. Determining whether or not it’s a good development solution for you gets even more complicated, as there are many pros and cons to consider. In this article, we’ll break down the basics of serverless computing for WordPress...
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There are dozens of image file types you can use for your media. Out of the box, WordPress supports the majority of the more popular image file types, including .jpeg, .png, .gif, and more. However, it doesn’t include any support for vector images. In the past, we’ve talked about how to...
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Development can be a surprisingly personal process. You can ask any group of developers what tools they use, and you’ll likely get many answers. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any standout solutions to consider. Using Vagrant for WordPress development can be one of those...
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When a WordPress website is loaded, it runs on code. Once upon a time, that code was strictly HTML. Now, it’s a few different things, typically CSS, HTML and JavaScript. That’s the front-of-the-house, though. The waitstaff that all visitors see. Back-of-the-house runs a bit differently; there...
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If you’re a content creator or a writer, you must hold one rule above all others: show, don’t tell. You can explain something in 1,000 words and still not get the information across as well as an image or visualization of the concept could. That’s why the Visualizer plugin by...
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