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How to Send Email with Django
Programming
By Daniel Diaz,
Need to send and receive emails through your own Django app? Learn how to configure Django SMTP, set up passwords, send emails, and more.
Using Automation to Increase Web Traffic
Entrepreneur
By Christian Coulson,
You need more web traffic, but can't spare the time needed. Learn how to automate parts of your strategy to increase web traffic.
4 Trends for Modernizing An Online Booking System in 2021
Entrepreneur
By SitePoint Sponsors,
Does your client’s online booking platform need a major refresh? Check out the latest trends in online booking and how Trafft can help you get them up to speed.
The Best Markdown Editors for iOS
Web
By Adrian Try,
Are you looking for a nice way to write in Markdown on your iPhone or iPad? Check out our rundown of the best Markdown editors for iOS.
A Beginner’s Guide to Lighthouse
Web
By Shahed Nasser,
You've built a website, but how well does it perform for your end users? Learn how to use Lighthouse to get crucial answers to this question.
5 Easy Strategies to Make WordPress Enterprise-ready in 2021
WordPress
By Tim Hurd,
WordPress for enterprise? Learn simple but powerful ways to ensure that WordPress is ready for the heavy lifting of enterprise projects.
How the Muffin Live Builder Will Help You Build Better Sites, Faster
WordPress
By SitePoint Sponsors,
One of the fastest page builders is part of Betheme's all-in-one WordPress toolkit. Learn how the Muffin Builder can transform your work.
Virtual Environments in Python Made Easy
Web
By Oltjano Terpollari, Daniel Diaz,
The best and easiest way to set up a virtual environment for Python is with pip, virtualenv, and a simple bash script. Here’s how.
Learn Markdown: Structure, Syntax, and Conventions
Computing
By Adrian Try,
If you write docs or blog posts, there's a good chance they'll be written in Markdown. Learn the syntax and conventions of this popular markup language.
How to Idiomatically Use Global Variables in Rust
Programming
By Jakob Meier,
You've heard that you should avoid using global variables in Rust. But they can be useful for configuration or managing state in your app.
An Introduction to Frameworkless Web Components
JavaScript
By Craig Buckler,
Learn what web components are and how to use them without a JS framework. This article shows you an approach that relies on custom elements.
How to Hire the Best Freelance Developers in the Gig Economy
Entrepreneur
By Isabel Nyo,
Hiring freelance developers can be a great way to save money — or lose it. Learn how to navigate Upwork and Fiverr and get great results.
Using Python to Parse Spreadsheet Data
Programming
By Shaumik Daityari,
Working with large web apps often involves creating and parsing spreadsheets. Learn how to handle and parse these files using Python.
Using Redis with Node.js
JavaScript
By Ivaylo Gerchev,
Need fast data interactions in your Node app? Learn how Redis speeds caching, message brokering, sessions, analytics, streaming and more.
Getting Started with the Notion API and Its JavaScript SDK
Computing
By Rui Sousa,
You can now extend the Notion app with the new Notion API. Learn how to create an interface that connects Notion to an external database.
10 Top WordPress Ecommerce Themes for 2021
Web
By Monique Danao,
With WordPress themes, you can build a great ecommerce site without being a designer or coder. Here are ten top WordPress ecommerce themes.
A Beginner’s Guide to Keras: Digit Recognition in 30 Minutes
Web
By Shaumik Daityari,
Want to create an artificial neural network? Learn step by step how to create a model for recognizing handwritten digits.
A Comparison of Ruby Version Managers for macOS
Programming
By Daniel Kehoe,
If you're a serious Ruby developer, you'll need an up-to-date version, possibly several. We cover the best Ruby version managers for macOS.
Build a Website with React and Tailwind CSS
JavaScript
By Shahed Nasser,
React and Tailwind CSS: a beautiful relationship! Learn how Tailwind frees you from writing CSS so you can focus on your React components.
A Guide to Git Interactive Rebase, with Practical Examples
Programming
By Tobias Günther,
Even if you're a Git pro, there might be more Git tricks to discover. Learn about interactive rebase, one of Git's most powerful tools.
Accessing localhost from Anywhere
Computing
By Patrick Catanzariti,
You've built a site locally and want to test it and show it off. Learn how easy it is to set up localhost access for you and your clients.
5 Hidden Mistakes That Can Ruin a Developer’s Career
Web
By Andrew McDermott,
Have you lost a development job without knowing why? Learn about five serious mistakes that can put your development job or career at risk.
React Fragments: A Simple Syntax to Improve Performance
JavaScript
By Antonello Zanini,
React fragments provide a simple syntax to group a list of HTML elements without adding unnecessary nodes to the DOM. Here's how.
Building WebRTC Video Chat Applications
JavaScript
By Michael Wanyoike,
Looking to build a WebRTC video chat app? Learn how use SimpleWebRTC as a platform, as well as commercial and open-source alternatives.
HTML5 Template: A Basic Boilerplate for Any Project
HTML & CSS
By Louis Lazaris,
Tired of building HTML5 templates from scratch? Learn the key elements of an HTML5 document, and grab our free, ready-to-use boilerplate.
Working with the File System in Deno
JavaScript
By Jack Franklin,
Deno is a worthy rival to Node.js. Learn how to use it to create a command-line tool that can search for text within files and folders.
Build a Photo-sharing App with Django
Programming
By Daniel Diaz,
Trying to get started with Django? Learn how to build a full-stack web application with Django, Django Templates and Bootstrap.
Face Detection on the Web with Face-api.js
JavaScript
By Tim Severien,
You don't need a background in machine learning and neural networks to implement face detection. Learn how to do it with Face-api.js!
A Beginner’s Guide to NFTs (Non-fungible Tokens)
Blockchain
By Bruno Skvorc,
NFTs are becoming popular for staking a claim on digital artworks. Learn what NFTs are and the other amazing things they can be used for.
Moving Backgrounds: When, Why, and How to Use Them
Design & UX
By Irwin Hau,
Moving backgrounds look cool, but they're not always a good idea. Learn their pros and cons, and when might be a good time to use one.