Tag: Backend Development
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Is SQL Becoming a Niche Skill or a Hidden Treasure?
In its 50th year, SQL (Structured Query Language) continues to be a fundamental component of data management and backend development. Despite its importance, there’s an ongoing debate about whether SQL is becoming a niche skill. With the rise of NoSQL databases and the growing complexity of tech stacks, many argue that specialized SQL knowledge is…
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Reevaluating PHP: Not Just a Scripting Language Anymore
For a long time, PHP has been considered the underdog of programming languages, often criticized for its poor security practices and sluggish performance. However, recent advancements have dramatically transformed its capabilities, breathing new life into this age-old server-side scripting language. With the introduction of PHP 7 and continuing through PHP 8, the language has seen…
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Exploring the Viability of Self-Hosting Forms: Is It Feasible?
When diving into the realm of self-hosted web forms, one immediately confronts a spectrum of opinions on the best methods and technologies to utilize. While some argue that traditional methods like PHP scripts still hold strong, others are captivated by more modern, automated workflows such as those offered by tools like n8n. Both approaches have…