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  • Diffutils To Show File Differences

    Diffutils To Show File Differences

    Diff Command Compares Files

    GNU Diffutils is a package of multiple applications related to finding differences between files. One of the applications is the diff command that display differences between the contents of 2 files.

    The file comparison utility diff outputs differences between 2 files. The diff command outputs line by line in multiple formats based on the command line options.

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  • Git Workflow For Beginners

    Git Workflow For Beginners

    Distributed Version Control System

    Learn essential Git workflows that streamline your software development process and ensure smooth collaboration.

    Web designers and application developers can use Git to track changes or versions. Git is a distributed version control system (dvcs). Every repository (local copy of source code) contains the complete history therefore rendering a central server redundant or network independent.

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  • Geany Advanced Editor Spring 2025 Review

    Geany Advanced Editor Spring 2025 Review

    Geany Editor Features Review

    Geany is a lightweight integrated programming environment (IDE). Geany is free, open source and cross-platform (Mac, Windows and Linux).

    This review is a 2025 update of an original 2013 article and is based on features I require of an advanced text editor. A list of required features was created after using different editors. Some features require extensions or plug-ins.

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  • PHP MySQLi Vs PDO

    PHP MySQLi Vs PDO

    Which PHP Database Extension Is Right For You?

    The MySQLi extension features a dual interface. The PDO extension will work on 12 different database systems, not just MySQL.

    The MySQLi interfaces can be switched but it is not recommended for recommended coding practices. Each database driver implementing the PDO interface exposed database-specific features through regular extension functions.

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  • PHP PDO Extension

    PHP PDO Extension

    Data Access Abstraction Layer

    The PDO extension supports many databases via database-specific PDO drivers. PDO will work on 12 different database systems.

    Each database driver implementing the PDO interface exposed database-specific features through regular extension functions.

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  • PHP MySQLi Extension

    PHP MySQLi Extension

    Dual Procedural And Object-oriented Interface

    The MySQLi extension features a dual interface.

    It is possible to switch between interfaces but it is not recommended for recommended coding practices.

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  • Install Zen Cart Online Store

    Install Zen Cart Online Store

    Setup Zen Cart In Two Ways

    Learn how to install Zen Cart Shopping Cart from the command line and graphically.

    Zen Cart is a free and open source PHP online store management system for creating, modifying and publishing website content. Online Stores require and SSL Certificate when handling sensitive data such as customer data or payment details. It is recommended to always use an SSL Certificate.

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