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VSCode + WSL makes Windows awesome for web development

David Heinemeier Hansson

Windows actually got good for web developers. WSL lets you run a real Linux distribution natively, so you can use the same package manager that you’ll deploy against. That $3,200 M3 Max MacBook can in fact be beat by a $2,349 Dell XPS in the tests that are likely to matter to most web developers. running.

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I could have been happy with Windows

David Heinemeier Hansson

And when I did, I learned that Windows has turned into a wonderful web developer's platform thanks to the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). I'm not going to lie and say I loved everything about Windows. And that taught me two things: Most of the jokes about Linux are true! So I made the commitment.

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8 Different Types of Programmers

The Crazy Programmer

Game Developer. Game developers are the programmers who contribute their essential effort to develop a video game for various platforms like Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS. They are well balanced in developing various types of games as per the requirements of the clients. Web Developer.

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Here Are The Things Web Developers Will Take Along Into 2021

Xicom

In the past few years, Web development has proved itself as a definitive element in defining the success of any business or an organization. In simple words, it’s a window which offers an easy escape to your business grow worldwide. At present, web development is continually evolving, so do the trends.

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PHP Uses – Applications of PHP

The Crazy Programmer

Since PHP is a server-side scripting language, it gets executed first on the server and then it gets to the web browser to the user. Versatile:- PHP is platform-independent and can be run on multiple platforms such as Mac OS, Windows, Linux, and multiple browsers are also supported. Why is PHP so Common? Uses of PHP.

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The Vitality of String to JSON in Web Development

Strategy Driven

The JSON which is an open-source and publicly available format for exchanging data and information across servers and to browsers and web applications, is the most common format for the web developers. People often argue in the web development sphere, which format is better XML or JSON.

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Flexibility, Security, and Privacy-First Personalization: Critical Foundations for Your Website Redesign

Gorilla Logic

Web servers typically run on either Linux or Microsoft Windows machines, with most website hosting companies using Linux. Database engine: The repository for the website’s data, including information such as products, orders, transactions, user records, etc.

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