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Webhooks vs. Polling: PHP & WordPress Use Case

Webhooks vs. Polling: PHP & WordPress Use Case

Ever wondered how systems communicate efficiently? Here’s the difference between webhooks and polling explained with a WordPress/PHP twist. With webhooks, Service A sends data to Service B as soon as an event occurs—no waiting around. It’s like a push notification…

Tech is about constant evolution

Tech is about constant evolution

🌟 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻—𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀. 🌟 Whether you’re coding, designing, managing, or analyzing data, there’s always a new approach, a new problem to solve, and a better…

Get Ready for Block Bindings in WordPress 6.7!

Get Ready for Block Bindings in WordPress 6.7!

Big news, folks! 𝗪𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝟔.𝟕 is dropping on November 12, 2024, and it’s bringing a killer feature: the ability to bind block attributes directly to custom fields from the Editor. If you’ve been using custom binding sources since 6.5, this…

Are Your Queries Helping or Hurting Performance?

Are Your Queries Helping or Hurting Performance?

Well, both can be true! Let’s explore the nuances behind database queries in WordPress and how to ensure they enhance, rather than degrade, your site’s performance. ◾ Yes, Queries Are Essential: ◾ But Queries Can Also Be a Bottleneck: 📌…

PHP: Synchronous by Nature, Yet Capable of Surprises

PHP: Synchronous by Nature, Yet Capable of Surprises

Calling all PHP and WordPress developers (whether backend gurus, plugin crafters, or theme builders)—you’ll want to read this! 👇 𝗣𝗛𝗣: 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗬𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 😊📌 Is PHP Truly Just Synchronous? 🤔 Well, yes—and no. Let’s dive into…

WP Cron: Friend or Foe?

WP Cron: Friend or Foe?

WP Cron is a powerful but often misunderstood feature in WordPress. It can either keep your site running smoothly or cause performance headaches if not handled properly. Here’s a quick guide to ensure WP Cron works for you and not…

Celebrating a Milestone: Top Software Development Voice on LinkEdIn!

Celebrating a Milestone: Top Software Development Voice on LinkedIn!

I’ve been honored with the 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 badge, and while it’s been a little while since I earned it, I believe now is the perfect time to reflect and celebrate this achievement. 🌟 This recognition isn’t just…

PHP 8 and WordPress: Making the Transition

PHP 8 and WordPress: Making the Transition

PHP 8 brings features like 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀, and 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗴𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. These enhancements are fantastic for boosting performance and writing cleaner, more maintainable code. 💡 But if you’re working with WordPress, transitioning to PHP 8 can be a bit tricky, especially…

5 Tips for Effective Remote Teamwork

5 Tips for Effective Remote Teamwork

Working remotely has become the new normal. But how do we ensure our teams stay connected and productive? In this video, I share five essential tips to enhance remote collaboration and boost team productivity: 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 🛠Keep communication lines…

How To Handle Security As A Developer

How To Handle Security As A Developer

Security isn’t just an afterthought—it’s something developers need to focus on from day one. 🚧 Here are some essential tips for handling security effectively: 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀, 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀 🔍 Use functions like esc_html() and esc_attr() to escape outputs.Sanitize inputs to…

How to Make Your API Documentation Your Team’s Hero

How to Make Your API Documentation Your Team's Hero

API documentation might not always be in the spotlight, but it’s essential for saving time and avoiding roadblocks. 📚 Here are some tips to create effective API documentation: 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗜𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 🗂️Tools like Swagger or Postman…