Introduction to JSON

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a format to represent data, even though it has JavaScript in its name, it is language independent. 

JSON is simply a collection of name/value pairs, In this blog post, we will focus on JSON in JavaScript.

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Introduction to CSS Variables

CSS Variables lets you use variables in your CSS rules, which results in less repetition, more flexibility and easier theming of your site. Unlike SASS and LESS, CSS Variables are part of the DOM, so you can use them directly in the browser. Recent versions of most browsers support CSS Variables, IE does not support … Read more

Async Await

Previously we had a small introduction on Promises which are used in asynchronous events and getting data after an event occurs, Async Await is a JavaScript API that allows you to write asynchronous code in a synchronous manner so that your code is easier to read and debug.  

Async Await is just different syntax for using Promises, they use promises in the background. Most browsers support Async Await, you can get the full list here.

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Introduction to Redis

Redis is an open source, in-memory data structure store which is commonly used as a database, cache or a message broker.  Since data is stored and retrieved in memory, operations are very fast with a time complexity of O(1).

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Add Free SSL Certificates For Your Website

Websites with valid SSL certificates ensure that your site is better protected against malicious users. It also hinders malicious users from listening into data flowing from your website visitors to your servers.

You can now install secure SSL certificates for your website for FREE from LetsEncrypt and Cloudflare .  Which one to install depends on whether you have ssh (shell) access to your server or not.

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Web Sockets Tutorial

WebSockets can be used to implement a persistent duplex connection between your client and server. This is a simple tutorial to get you started.

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Add Live Video Calling to your website

Unlike most chat widgets available today, the Livewire Messenger Widget allows your website visitors to chat with you through Video, Voice and Text. Integrating the widget onto your site can be done in a few simple steps.

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