Livewire 4 is poised to be a game-changer for Laravel developers, bringing significant improvements to performance, developer experience, and component organization. Unveiled at Laracon US 2025, this new version promises to make building dynamic interfaces faster and more intuitive than ever before. Let’s dive into some of the most exciting new features. Blaze: Rendering Your […]
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After seven years of coding, four of which felt like treading water, I finally launched my first commercial SaaS product. This journey has been a masterclass in what works and, more importantly, what doesn’t. Learning to code and building something from scratch is hard, but it doesn’t have to be a decade-long struggle. Here are
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A year ago, AI was everywhere in the news. People thought it would take over jobs, run businesses, and change everything overnight. Some worried, others were excited. Now, things look calmer. Companies that spent big on AI are finding that while it’s useful, it’s not magic. AI is great for speeding up tasks like drafting
It started with Netflix. Then Disney+, Hulu, Max, and 15 other platforms you can’t even remember. Add $80 video games, $30 battle passes, and online-only DRM, and suddenly your hobbies feel more like a second rent. We were promised convenience. Instead, we got chaos—and consumers are done playing nice. The Cost of Entertainment Has Gone
This guide will walk you through setting up a robust development environment using VSCode, Laragon, Node.js, PHP, and PostgreSQL. I. Pre-Installation Downloads Before we begin the installations, let’s gather all the necessary files. It’s recommended to create a temporary “Downloads” folder to keep everything organized. II. Installation and Extraction Now that you have all the
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Imagine this: You have a treasure trove of student data – grades, attendance, practice test scores, even engagement levels. What if you could use this data to accurately predict which students are likely to ace their board exams and, more importantly, identify those who might need a little extra help before it’s too late? This
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Remember when “learn to code” was the hot new phrase? Everyone from politicians to pundits was saying it was the ticket to a great job and a bright future. But what actually happened? It turns out, things got a little complicated. The Rise of Computer Science For a while, everyone rushed into Computer Science (CS).
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“I don’t code first, I build Agile.” It sounds great, doesn’t it? A picture of methodical planning, user-centric design, and seamless iteration. The ideal Agile developer, meticulously crafting solutions with perfect foresight. But let’s be real. The development world is rarely that pristine. We’ve all heard the Agile gospel: understand first, plan iteratively, test early,
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Write clear, concise Git commit messages to help your future self and your team understand your changes. Use the following guidelines: One-liner Commits (When Appropriate): For very simple changes, a one-liner commit message in the headline can be sufficient. For example: Or: Use the body for more complex changes that require additional explanation. One-liners are
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ICT, or Information and Communication Technology, is a broad term that covers all the technology we use to communicate and manage information. This includes everything from computers and the internet to phones and broadcast systems. ICT is all about making communication and information management easier and more efficient. Simplifying Government Interactions (G2C, G2B, G2G):
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