The following article is an excerpt from PHP & MySQL: Novice to Ninja, 7th Edition, a hands-on guide to learning all the tools, principles, and techniques needed to build a professional web application using PHP and MySQL. In this tutorial, you’ll learn the basics of PHP, including statements, variables, operators, …
In life, there are certain situations where you probably shouldn’t press your luck. For example, if you see a cobra taking a nap, don’t poke it with a stick. And if you run across a busy web designer, don’t force them to change their workflow. In either case, you won’t …
Coding is a growing must-have skill for kids — and everyone agrees. When we help our kids learn to code we ensure their future success. India made coding mandatory for children in 6th grade and above to keep them competitive. Nowadays, people are looking at this seemingly unobtainable skill and …
Web design trends aren’t always a nod to what’s new. Take the popularity of the Synthwave aesthetic. It harkens back to the early 1980s – years before the world wide web was even invented. It’s gaudy and impractical. Yet it’s hard to deny both the charm and the feelings of …
Last week, I saw a very interesting personal finance story. If you haven’t seen this, then take a guess who this story is about. This person is an entrepreneur, hedge fund manager, and investing guru. Here is their asset allocation. 50% in cash 40% in U.S. index funds 5% in …
How Social Media Benefits IT Blog Content If you’re on Facebook, regularly looking at other people’s hilarious statuses/posts, or on Instagram viewing an eye-catching photo or reel, you already know the benefits of social media. Social media is the ultimate connector, allowing you to reach the people you …
I know, I know. You’re probably thinking – Joe has gone too far this time. However, this isn’t as uncommon as you’d think. According to a Pew Research survey, about a third of Americans like or even love doing their taxes. Most of these people said they like doing taxes …
Animation is a part of a UI designer’s job. Here are 9 free animation libraries we think deliver the most power for the smallest file size, while being relatively easy to use for reasonably code-savvy designers that aren’t full-blown developers. Continue reading The Best JavaScript & CSS Animation Libraries for …
In web design, animation is often used as a way to draw attention. Movement compels users to focus on a specific element – such as a button or an image. But animation can also be used in more subtle ways. Animated backgrounds, for example, often forego the bells and whistles …
