Here’s a complete guide to help you understand the Laravel .env configuration file. Introduction There is a certain thrill in typing artisan serve and seeing your Laravel application come to life. But what powers the environment-specific configurations behind the scenes is the unsung hero: the .env file. This file is crucial in shaping the behavior Read More >
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Introduction to MVC (Model-View-Controller)
Model-View-Controller, commonly known as MVC, is a design pattern that has become a cornerstone in modern web and software development. MVC offers a structured approach to organizing code, MVC ensures that applications are scalable, maintainable, and efficient. This article aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to MVC, its components, benefits, and its implementation in popular Read More >
How to Check the Laravel Version of Your Project
Laravel, a popular PHP framework, is known for its simplicity and elegance when it comes to web development. With each new release, Laravel introduces enhancements, bug fixes, and exciting features. It’s crucial for developers to know which version of Laravel they are working with, as this information can affect the compatibility of packages, libraries, and Read More >
The Laravel Directory Structure
This guide will help you become familiar with the Laravel directory structure. Introduction Once you have installed Laravel, understanding the Laravel directory structure is crucial for efficient and effective application development. This guide provides a concise and clear overview of the key directories and their roles within a Laravel project, allowing you to navigate and Read More >
How to Install Laravel
Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to install the Laravel PHP framework on your server. Introduction As a favorite amongst PHP developers, Laravel boasts of an elegant syntax and streamlined development processes. Here, we’ll guide you through the installation process so that you can start developing directly on your server. Prerequisites Before you dive into Read More >
Beginner’s Guide to BoldGrid
Even the most tech-savvy people can find it a challenge to maintain their business website. Many websites are built with WordPress, and the content management system (CMS) goes a long way in helping people get their site up and running with relative ease. But it’s not always intuitive, and making changes to the settings without Read More >
How to Use the BoldGrid Website Builder
The BoldGrid Website Builder helps you take your WordPress site to the next level. You can easily change the look and style of your website with the visual drag and drop editor. Quickly add engaging content ideas for your specific industry to draw more visitors and engagement. There’s no need to know website coding, but Read More >
High-Performance Order Storage on WooCommerce
In late 2022, WooCommerce introduced plans to optimize the performance of WooCommerce Core by focusing on Orders and ways to efficiently manage Order data. Originally dubbed the Custom Order Tables project, it has since been renamed to High-Performance Order Storage, or HPOS. With the release of WooCommerce 7.1, an option was introduced that allowed users Read More >
Major Changes in Magento 2.4.6 – Great News!
Please note this is a “work in progress” article as there are many changes that we are evaluating and understand their impacts. However, this is great news so we want to share this. PHP 7.4 Support is Gone – Go to PHP 8+ PHP 8 came with many improvements but not all major php-based systems, Read More >
Seven Major Changes in WordPress 6.2
WordPress 6.2 “Dolphy” is an important release version that includes over 900 changes to the software. The major changes focus on integrating visual editing into the front end of the WordPress interface. These improvements involve the menus, templates, site editor, media, and style options. They benefit the user by providing a more functional interface and Read More >