Tag: Best Practices
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How to Create and Use a Bare Git Repository on a Linux Server
Setting up a bare Git repository on a Linux server is a foundational skill for teams that want to collaborate using a centralized remote repository. A bare repository is essentially a Git repository without a working directory, designed to be a central point for collaboration rather than for editing code directly. In this article, you’ll…
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Harnessing Python’s argparse: Creating Powerful Command-Line Interfaces
Command-line interfaces (CLIs) bring power, automation, and versatility to Python scripts. Whether you’re building a handy data processing utility, a deployment script, or just want flexible input from users, Python’s built-in argparse module is the go-to tool for parsing arguments and building user-friendly CLI tools. Why Use argparse? For quick scripts, you might get by…
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Implementing Reusable Patterns with WordPress Block Themes
With the advent of WordPress block themes and the site editor, the way we design and develop websites has fundamentally changed. As a WordPress developer, I’ve found that one of the most impactful features of block themes is the ability to create, manage, and reuse design patterns—modular sets of blocks that solve common layout and…
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Structuring FastAPI Projects for Maintainability and Scalability
Hi, I’m Fast Eddy! As a backend web developer who spends most of my time with FastAPI, I’ve learned that maintainable, scalable project structure is the foundation of any robust API. Let’s break down how you can structure your FastAPI projects so they remain clear, scalable, and ready for growth—whether you’re working solo or leading…
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Squashing Commits in Git: Cleaning Up Your Project History
If you’ve ever ended up with a heap of noisy, work-in-progress (WIP) commits after a coding sprint, you know how messy a project’s commit history can get. Maintaining a clean, readable Git log is critical—especially for collaborative work and open source contributions. Today, I want to walk you through the powerful Git technique of "squashing…
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Integrating Automation in WordPress: A Guide to Action Scheduler
As WordPress grows from a simple blogging tool to a robust content management system powering dynamic sites, automation has become essential for developers aiming to optimize workflows and site interactivity. In this article, I’ll explore Action Scheduler—WordPress’s answer to reliable background processing—and show you how to leverage it for common automation tasks. What is Action…
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Efficient Log Analysis on Apache Web Servers Using the Command Line
As a Linux server administrator, keeping track of your Apache Web Server’s activity and performance is essential. Apache’s robust logging facilities (access and error logs) can hold crucial information about visitor traffic, possible attacks, and performance bottlenecks. But those log files can grow massive — so reading them efficiently from the command line is a…
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Demystifying Git Clean: Safely Tidying Up Your Working Directory
When working on complex projects, it’s easy for your Git working directory to accumulate a lot of unnecessary files—build artifacts, temporary logs, and experiment leftovers. If you’ve ever wondered how to quickly clean things up without accidentally losing important work, Git’s git clean command is here to help. In this article, I’ll walk you through…
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Advanced Angular Routing: Lazy Loading with Route Guards and Resolvers
Angular’s powerful router makes building single page applications seamless, but once your application grows, optimizing routes becomes vital for performance and maintainability. In this article, we’ll delve into intermediate and advanced Angular routing concepts: lazy loading modules, using route guards to protect routes, and leveraging resolvers to fetch data before navigation. Why Lazy Loading? As…
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Beginner’s Guide to Angular Routing
Routing is a fundamental part of building single-page applications (SPAs) with Angular. It lets you navigate between different views or components, enabling a smooth and dynamic user experience. This guide will walk you through the basics of Angular routing so you can get started adding navigation to your Angular apps! What is Routing in Angular?…