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How to compress files in PHP

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Introduction File compression is a crucial aspect of web development, enhancing the efficiency of data transfer and storage. In PHP, various libraries are available to facilitate file compression, and understanding the process is essential for optimizing website performance. This article will delve into the significance of compressing files in a web environment and provide an in-depth tutorial on using the `ZipArchive` library in PHP. Why Compress Files on a Website File compression offers several advantages for web development, including: 1. Reduced Bandwidth Usage Compressed files occupy less space, reducing the amount of data transferred between the server and the client. This is particularly beneficial for users with limited bandwidth. 2. Faster Download and Upload Times:  Smaller file sizes lead to quicker download and upload times, improving the overall user experience. This is critical for websites that deal with large media files or numerous assets. 3. O...

Can I be a coder?

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In this article, I have basically written about who a coder is and what we do. Also, I have spoken about how to become a coder and very important measures for helping you to become a good coder. I want to inspire you about being a coder😊, though nothing is absolute but being a coder is wonderful. Kindly follow this article to learn more about Us and how to become like Us. A coder is an individual who writes and creates instructions in the form of code to develop software applications, websites, or other computer programs. They use programming languages to communicate with computers and provide step-by-step instructions that enable computers to perform specific tasks and functions. Coders are essential in the software development process, as they translate human ideas and logic into a language that computers can understand and execute. They play a vital role in building technology solutions that power various aspects of modern life, from simple mobile apps to complex ...

Benefits of using immutable objects

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Introduction Hello Dev, is good to have you on my blog. In today's article, I will be talking about the benefits associated with using immutable object or data. Most of the time even when the situation does not demand using mutable object we still use them, whilst in the genuine case of using immutable we don't. I am hoping after reading this piece, you would know when to use mutable and when to use immutable, so as to have an efficient system running. Immutable data in computer programming refers to data that cannot be modified or changed after its creation. Once immutable data is created, its value remains fixed throughout its lifetime. Any attempt to modify the data will result in the creation of a new data instance with the desired changes, leaving the original data unchanged. Sample Code : //  JavaScript // Using primitive data types (immutable) let number = 42; // A primitive number let text = "Hello"; // A primitive string // Attempting to modify t...

Is artificial intelligence better than the human mind

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"Artificial intelligence may grow in most areas of intelligence, but this system would still need the guidance of a man (Mark Anthony Graham)" Hello folks, in today's article I will discuss whether artificial intelligence is better than the human mind. You may probably draw your conclusions as I walk you through the various concepts and facts. We would look at the human mind and the mind of the Ai. The capacities and weaknesses of both worlds, also I would draw my conclusion on which intelligence is the best so far, whether Ai or the Human mind or brain. Let's dig in😀 What is intelligence? Intelligence can be broadly defined as the ability to acquire and apply knowledge, think and reason abstractly, solve problems, adapt to new situations, learn from experience, and demonstrate understanding and comprehension. It encompasses various cognitive abilities, including logical reasoning, memory, perception, language skills, creativity, and emotional intellig...

How to study coding

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Hello devs, am always super excited to share with you some coding tips. Today we will be looking at how to study coding or computer programming. Remember, what actually makes us coders or developers is our rich understanding and experience with the computer languages and frameworks we use. It would be bad if you do not take notice of the little things and details faced during development. For example, I was very particular about all the stages I went through when launching my first website. What I mean is, do not do anything out of sight and out of mind as a coder, be very much aware of details. That is the first approach to becoming a good coder. Even forgetting to add a full stop ( . ) in a line of code can cause you days and weeks of debugging. " Do not do anything out of sight and out of mind as a coder, be very much aware of details. " (Mark Anthony Graham) Introduction The ability to learn is one of the most fundamental and important aspects of human intelli...

Learn JavaScript : Introduction (Part 1)

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  Introduction JavaScript is a computer programming language that is very good for client-side and server-side application development. JavaScript brings to life the interactivity of a website where you can see pop-ups, animations, manipulation of data, and other interactive functions. JavaScript is an interpreted language and not a compiled language, the interpreter is built into the web browser, which enables the JavaScript source code you write to be translated into machine code so the CPU on your computer can execute it. JavaScript is a lightweight, interpreted, or just-in-time compiled programming language with first-class functions . While it is most well-known as the scripting language for Web pages, many non-browser environments also use it, such as Node.js , Apache CouchDB and Adobe Acrobat .  Prerequisite to learning this language Before you can learn this computer programming language and use it well, it would be best if you have already learned Hyper Tex...

Managing stress as a coder

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Introduction Hello Devs, the work we do can be very stressful and it can easily burn us out. But with a well-planned life as a developer and best practices put in place coding can be a very fulfilling job to do. As a psychologist and a self-taught full-stack developer, I will love to share the best ways of helping you out if you have such an issue. Stress is the body's natural way of responding to difficult situations. This stressful reaction comes with physiological changes like increased heartbeat, tension, increased sweats, racing thoughts, sleepless night amongst other factors. Too much stress is not good for your health either. A sound mind plays a key role in your well-being.  Although it is normal to experience stress, when it interferes with your daily activities like meeting a client's deadline and your concentration during working hours, then it becomes an issue. Sometimes stress can make you easily irritated which is not good for the team or company you may be...

Setting up your environment for computer programming.

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  Introduction A computer becomes a development workstation (being able to develop software) only when the necessary setup is done. This will include installing text editors, IDEs (Integrated Development Environment), compilers or interpreters which comes with the specific computer programming language being installed, and installing other third-party software which serves as dependencies for your projects. For example, a hacker or penetration tester has already installed all the required software that would be needed to perform the processes needed for penetration. Some of these activities includes scanning a network to find the number of users on it, password cracking, exploiting a host on a network and so on. A fresh user who wants to be able to perform all these hacking functionalities would need to set up his or her computer to be able to do the same. Hence, as a software engineer, you would need to set up your computer to become a development workstation for developing...

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