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How to choose a web framework

How to choose a web framework
It goes without saying that web development isn’t easy. Even when a developer becomes proficient in their programming language of choice, the lightning-fast pace of web technology can make it a challenge to keep up. Not only is development difficult – it’s time-consuming. The sheer amount of
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Protect your brand with the right domain names

Protect your brand with the right domain names
If you’re planning on starting a new online business, you’ll need to build a website, and a buy a domain name. We’ve previously talked about what you should consider when choosing your domain name, such as using location-specific extensions like a .wales domain name to define
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Python vs Java

Python vs Java
If you’re looking for where to begin in the world of programming, programming languages will be the first thing you encounter. A sea of semicolons, syntax and variables that can be expressed and controlled in hundreds of different ways. In the debate of which language to start learning first,
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RabbitMQ and message brokers

RabbitMQ and message brokers
When building web applications, there are many different tools that developers can use to optimise performance. One important group of tools are message brokers, such as RabbitMQ. But what is RabbitMQ, and how does it help performance? Well, before we look at the benefits of using a Rabbit MQ server,
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Static vs dynamic website: What’s the difference?

Static vs dynamic website: What’s the difference?
When it comes to building your online presence, there are many ways you can plan, design and customise your website. However, when you invest in website hosting and begin your website building journey, there’s one question you need to start with – is your ideal website static or dynamic? The
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What are neural networks?

What are neural networks?
Artificial intelligence has moved a long way past the deadly robot networks from pop culture. In fact, AI technology now controls many aspects of our lives, both online and offline. In its most recent form, it has taken the shape of neural networks. These are specially trained systems that can
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What is a hypervisor?

What is a hypervisor?
So, you’ve heard the term, but exactly what is a hypervisor server? A form of technology that enables virtualised services, a hypervisor is also known as virtual machine managers/monitors (VMMs). Providing computer systems with a specialised layer of software, hypervisors allow hardware to be utilised by multiple virtual
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What is Apache Tomcat?

What is Apache Tomcat?
Apache Tomcat, also known as just Tomcat, Apache Tomcat Server, or Tomcat Server, proves to be a popular choice for web developers building and maintaining dynamic websites and applications based on the Java software platform. It’s reportedly called 'Tomcat' web server because the founder saw it as
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Hosting your own CS2 server

Hosting your own CS2 server
In September 2023, the  highly popular first-person shooter game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) was updated and replaced by Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). Despite concerns about the removal of CS:GO from Steam, the new and improved CS2 is still at the top of Steam’s most-played
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Collaboration in business

Collaboration in business
A collaborative workplace environment has been proven to significantly boost productivity. In a study by Stanford University, participants who believed they were working “as part of a team” stayed on task 64% longer, reported greater engagement, and experienced less fatigue compared to those working alone. But what makes collaboration so
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How to secure your WordPress site

How to secure your WordPress site
WordPress is the world’s most popular website platform. Providing a solid baseline that can be further enhanced with thousands of community-sourced plugins, it can do almost everything you can think of. But success can draw the wrong kind of attention, with many WordPress website owners finding their sites
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The importance of mobile optimisation

The importance of mobile optimisation
To start by stating the obvious: people love their mobile devices. We now take the widespread use of smartphones and tablets for granted, but when it comes to web browsing, their impact really can’t be understated. Over the last few years we’ve seen a number of developments that
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Self-managed vs outsourced virtualisation

Self-managed vs outsourced virtualisation
There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to host something yourself or use a service from a hosting provider. When it comes to server virtualisation, both the cost and the responsibility for the hardware need to be taken into account. What is server virtualisation? In a non-virtualised
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The importance of two-factor authentication

The importance of two-factor authentication
While a strong password can help keep your account safe, it’s not a means to an end. With two-factor authentication, you can add an extra layer of security to any account that holds your personal information – as well as that of your customers. Read on to find out
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