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cPanel vs. Plesk for VPS Hosting

Ok guys - you might kill me. But I use a Control Panel on my VPS! Yikes! I know it’s really lame and I should do it all by hand using the Linux operating system and oh yea, bash - but I need help. And a GUI control panel is just what I need.

I didn’t know what to use cPanel or Plesk control panel but I finally decided that it was neither. I’m going to go to ISPConfig. 

It’s crazy to just remove myself from that sort of battle. Those two are the bomb. Yea, cPanel and Plesk. We all know them. 

But I’m going to go different this time

Let’s go opensource.

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Open source technology has always been the first choice for web service providers as well as clients. The biggest USP of such web application technology is it’s free to access easy and simple syntax. Ruby on Rails framework is one such tool which has given high productivity with least development time and gained much popularity. Ruby on rails developers and ROR programmers enjoy working on ruby on rails development with its simplicity and capability to develop full dynamic application with much less code and time. This entirely not only benefits the service providing company but also their client in terms of cost-effectiveness and resources.

We as an offshore web development company primarily focused on Open Source web application development for most of its ventures. Our professional web team consists of professional experts, Ruby on Rails Developers, ROR programmers and dedicated web developers. Our success lies in detailed process management starting from design to deployment for any web services and e-business solutions. Utmost emphasis is given to create robust application with fool-proof quality assurance and maintenance. Ruby on Rails performance tuning and monitoring with application security are some advance techniques we follow, to ensure that those application runs trouble-free for years to come.

Key Advantages of Ruby on Rails development Services:

Years of Expertise in Ruby on Rails development. Our Ruby development service reveals its quality from our latest ROR projects.

Our professional Ruby on Rails developers stick to clean code and systematically file it. We use tools like Redis, MemCache and others depending on client needs and requirement of their project. For any ROR development we tend to use Git version control system.

Good experience of cross-platform multiple projects. Many of our Ruby on Rails development projects are interlinked with other web application technologies like: jRuby (Ruby on Rails & Java), ROR +AJAX + Ext JS, RoR + jQuery, Ruby on Rails & Flash + Flex.

Quality Development Projects & Methodology We make use of the Agile and SCRUM methodologies in development of our Ruby on Rails projects. With Ruby on Rails framework we develop dynamic applications like shopping portals, dynamic websites; AJAX & FLEX based UI Design, shopping carts etc. Our ROR development team practice with continuous integration with quality control for which we use CruiseControl tool.

We use some tools for background processing like: Resque, DelayedJob, Starling/Workling. Our Ruby on Rails developers prefer to use frameworks like RSpec, Cucumber using standard ROR tests with different plugins like Shoulda, factory_girl etc. All our programming code is accompanied with complete documentation and proper testing.

Mobile Application Development, SaaS & Cloud Services

Our expert Ruby on Rails Programmers and developers have years of experience in integrating web projects with APIs of global web-platforms and mobile technologies.

We work on Google Apps, Facebook, Twitter and mobile application development for iPhone, Android, Blackberry and iPad tablet. Our Ruby on Rails projects are based on HTML5, XML, WSDL & JSON integration.

Cost Effectiveness No start up or maintenance costs or taxes so you can save up to 60% of total cost.

Professional Technical Experts

80% of our web developers and programmers have more than 5 years of Ruby on Rails development experience with keen insight skills and industry experience, as well as great ability of understanding your need.

For dedicated service Hire Ruby on Rails Developers with regular consultation and discussion for progress of the project and regular updates for better development.

Hire Ruby on Rails Developers Ruby on Rails Developers are the core asset of Satisnet Technologies. We appreciate their professionalism and expertise in years of working experience with us. Our experts will dedicatedly work to develop Ruby on Rails application of any complexity in the short period of time, will suggest various solutions for making it much better with specific programming and finally test it.

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Is ROR a better option to build eCommerce sites - 5 reasons

Internet technology is one thing that helps you reap a number of benefits, especially if it concerns the commercial aspect. With ecommerce, there is no need to establish a huge shop, hire a lot of staff and bear all kinds of office as well as maintenance expenses. All you need is a website. However, to get the best results when building websites, you should use a solid framework. On top of that, it must be cost-effective so that creation along with maintenance of the site does not result in affecting your budget. One of the most reliable frameworks, often used is Ruby on Rails or ROR which gives a reliable framework that offers you all the benefits stated; as you move forward you also get performance improvement.

Using Ruby on Rails is the best option for most sites; it is a popular choice in fact for not only e-commerce sites but also for social networking as well as membership sites, custom database solutions and content management. Several available plugins, easy navigation, easy uploading as well as managing of content along with provision of supportive database structure make the framework extremely popular. However, ecommerce sites are what the framework is mostly used for building. 5 of the most popular reasons are given here. Coding style- Many namespaces are used in RoR ecommerce which allows for just a single responsibility for each action. Using so many namespaces allows for a clean code as well as easy navigation. As compared to other frameworks, standard RESTful controllers are used by it which makes the code very much readable with the models containing majority of the logic. Shopping cart- When users are asked to rate the best features of using the platform, most people rate shopping cart quite highly. When the shopper puts an item in the cart and then later on removes it, a flag is set for that particular item. This helps the marketing team as they have all the related information about what things people are putting in their shopping carts. It also allows a user to save items for later; they can also ‘wish list’ specific items in the cart. This allows for a lot of utility as well as flexibility. Since the company has all the related history and items along with prices in an order are individually broken down, in case there is a need to return or exchange an item, the return process can be smoothly completed. Quick launching time- The marketing as well as launching time is saved when this framework is used. The coding style is really good with a lean code-base. Since all you need to do is reuse the components that are already there and there is no need for building all the things from scratch due to the modular design, the learning curve is not steep. In fact, adding to the ease is the plenty of plugins readily available. Cost effective- The building as well as modifications of RoR sites can be conducted very quickly. This results in spending less amount of money for the creation as well as maintenance of websites but there is no need for compromising on the performance, scalability or quality of the site. Accounting- Ecommerce websites need to have an excellent accounting application embedded in their site. There is a double entry accounting system in RoR which is built in. This helps save the development time as well. Ruby on Rails is dependent on agile methodology for its working which makes the development process rapid. When compared to most other apps as well as frameworks, RoR is quite hassle-free and has plenty of support from the global community. On top of that, unit testing can be carried on due to the strong architecture it offers. All these advantages coupled with the five major reasons stated above make RoR the best option for the building of ecommerce websites. Consider hiring services of a Ruby on Rails development company to get maximum benefits. We provide Ruby on Rails development services. If you would like to discuss with certified Rails Programmers, please get in touch with us at Mindfire Solutions.

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A complete Ruby on Rails tutorial for the beginners. But you need to have a good command in programming languages and need to understand coding well.

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Rails Startup Framework

Startup Framework is simply great to start building web sites and applications. Ruby on Rails is a great platform and framework on which a lot of web applications are built these days. Together, they can fit well and make really quick applications with a great UI/UX in a very short turnaround time. I felt the need to bring them together.

In this article, I will demonstrate how to get your application up and running using theStartup Framework Samples on Rails in under 5 minutes.

Creating the Rails Application

To get started, you need to create a new rails application unless you already have one. In case you already have one, then you can jump to the “Editing the Gemfile section,” otherwise execute this at command prompt.

$ rails new startupfw-rails

This will, as we all know, create a folder with the name `startupfw-rails` and create a skeleton with a basic empty rails application. We will modify the gemfile to make our application ready for Startup Framework.

Editing the Gemfile

You need to add a few entries to your Gemfile. They are as follows: As a part of the pre-requisites of the gem, we need to have jquery-ui, less-rails, less-rails-bootstrap and twitter-bootstrap-rails. We will be adding these gems to our gemfile. I have left out any version dependencies, so you can actually use any version you like. The only dependency from Startup Framework perspective is that you need to use Bootstrap v3.0 as a minimum. Here goes an excerpt from the Gemfile. You may add this at any point in your Gemfile.

123456

gem

'therubyracer'

, platforms: :ruby

gem

'less-rails'

gem

'less-rails-bootstrap'

gem

'jquery-ui-rails'

gem

'twitter-bootstrap-rails'

, :git =>

'git://github.com/seyhunak/twitter-bootstrap-rails.git'

, :branch=>

'bootstrap3'

gem

'designmodo-startup_framework-rails'

,

'~> 1.1.3.10'

As you can see, we have included the `therubyracer`, a javascript engine which enables us to compile less files. We have also included `less-rails`, which compiles the less to css for us. The `less-rails-bootstrap` and the `twitter-bootstrap-rails` are gems to include bootstrap css files to your application. The final one is `designmodo-startup_framework-rails v1.1.3.10` is the gem which will integrate Startup Framework into your rails application.

After editing the Gemfile, you need to run bundle install to install the missing gems

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$ bundle install

Installing Startup Framework

I usually work with a lot of clients and they all have their own licenses of the Startup Framework. Thus I have been a little paranoid about this installation. I make sure that the entire installation can be done in such manner that the Startup Framework sources or artifacts never actually leave your system. Neither they will be copied to your SCM system nor should they be provisioned to your staging or production server. I am writing an article on local asset compilation for rails which complements this gem in such manner that licensed products like Startup Framework or Flat UI Pro doesn’t need to be copied over to the the production server.

There are two main options that you may consider while installing the Startup Framework. First, you might not already be using a reasonably famous gem called(https://github.com/reflection/designmodo-flatuipro-rails). In case you are and you want to retain that, I have built an option to do exactly that. Otherwise you may just execute this at your home directory or rails root of your application.

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$ rails generate startup_framework:install /Users/roney/downloads/StartupFramework

The location `/Users/roney/downloads/StartupFramework` is the location where I downloaded and exploded my copy of Startup Framework. If you are already aware of the contents of Startup Framework, you might already double check that the location that you point to should contain two folders, Developer and Designer along with a Readme.txt. The installer will give an error if you point to any other directory.

Once you run the installer, it will copy over the assets to the gem and copy over a few template stylesheets and javascripts over to your application.

Your rails application is now ready to use and fully integrated with Startup Framework. That’s how easy it is. How of course you may ask, how do I start using it? Well, that’s what the next section is all about. We will generate rails files for you for the specified samples of Startup Framework. Its called the Demo Generation.

Generating Demo Files

Once the installation is successful, you may come over to this part. This part, although optional gets you kick-started into getting to see the samples of the Startup Framework as a part of your rails framework.

**Remember that, as of this version, only one sample works at a time.**

Lets say you want to generate a rails view for the sample-12.

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$ rails generate startup_framework:demo 12

As easy as that. After this, all you do is

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$ rails server

And then navigate to `http://localhost:3000/startup_framework_demo/index12`.

Remember to replace the number 12 with the sample number that you chose to generate. It should look like this on your browser.

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6 Tools I’m Trying Out Next Year

The idea of Matt Miller’s post “I just can’t do it all: The connected educator letdown” really resonated with me. It talked about only incorporating one or two things a year, because trying to take on every new gadget and gizmo could lead to burnout. Seeing that reflected in another teacher’s experience lifts the pressure off of my shoulders when giving myself the freedom to pick and choose, and try new things; knowing that, if something wasn’t working, I could put it on the back shelf for next year. There are thousands of websites, programs, and other materials out there for teachers to use. These tools can enrich, inspire, and manage a classroom better. However, trying to add 12 different tools at once can bog a teacher down.

A big goal for myself next year is standards based grading. A gradebook with standards-based columns and grades out of 4 is going to be better for my students, their parents, and me. This year I have stumbled across a number of different websites and tools that I can’t wait to incorporate into my class. Most of these may not be new to everybody, but a few may be new to somebody, and that’s good enough for me. Stick around this next school year as I post about using these tools in my class.  

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Difference Between Free & Paid Hosting

If you are looking to by web hosting service, you have two options.

1) Free Web Hosting &

2) Paid Web Hosting.

There are many limitations of free hosting. In this article, you will learn why you should not choose free hosting provider.

Free Web Hosting Offers Limited Web Space & Limited Bandwidth

When you host at free service provider, you are assigned a limit on your web space and on your bandwidth usages. You can not use any more space than allocated web space. So if you need more space to store your site pages, you will have to go somewhere else use paid hosting.

Also your bandwidth is limited. So if you reach your bandwidth limit of the month then your site is blocked for the rest of the month. This creates poor user experience.

Free Service Provider Gives Advertising on Your Web Pages

Free service provider needs some money to give service. They earn that money by giving advertising on your web pages. This advertises are not related to your content and can create problems to your users.

Free Web Hosting Offers Service Using Sub-domain

When you host your web site at free service provider, you are given the address which is sub domain of their web address. You can not use your own domain at free hosting provider.

Free Service Provider Offers only Static Pages Hosting

If you go for free hosting, you can only host static pages. All free hosting provider offers only hosting for static html pages. So if your web site is dynamic and using PHP or any other language, you can not use free hosting provider.

I think now you know the differences between free and paid hosting provider.

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Javascript is better than html and its true.

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Strings and Arrays are viewed as objects in JavaScript

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How to Become a Java Developer

Java is one of many programming languages in the IT industry. You might even know a few of these languages already, or may have heard of them - ASP, C, PHP are just a few examples. So, with all of these examples, why should you go with Java?

I'm not here to say that Java is the best or worst language. What I'd like to mention is that Java has its place, and you need to know it's strengths. Java is a good language for large systems, and ones that need the performance and scalability that Java provides. It is probably not the best language choice for smaller projects or smaller websites - it's possible but it's not where Java's strengths lie.

Download The Necessary Tools

To begin learning Java you'll need to download the tools and software to develop with. You'll need two things - the Java Development Kit (JDK) and a development environment (also known as an IDE, which stands for Integrated Development Environment). Some IDEs that are quite popular are NetBeans and Eclipse.

These are both available from the Java website. Once you've downloaded and installed them, it's time to start learning the language.

Learn The Java Language

To become a Java developer you need to learn how to program in Java. If you already know some of it, that's great - it'll make this part easier. If not, you can learn how to program in Java from several sources:

- Web-based tutorials. Many websites offer tutorials on how to develop in Java, from beginner concepts to advanced topics. Do a Google search to find some that work for you.

- Textbooks - Buying a textbook is a good way to learn the language, as it also contains beginner and advanced concepts. Many of them have exercises and examples which are helpful.

- Courses at university or college. A lot of colleges or universities offer short courses and some may include Java development. This has the advantage of being in a group environment and having a teacher, rather than self-learning from a book or website.

Start Your Own Java Project

Once you've got the basics handled, you can start your own project to help advance your Java skills. This can be whatever you like. The aim is to practice and develop your Java skills, so you're more knowledgeable about the Java development language and how to use the IDE. You'll get practical experience on debugging, developing your own code, and sticking to best practices. These things should have been learnt from your tutorial or other learning methods, but putting them into use is a good way to enhance these skills.

Take The Next Step

Once you're confident in your Java development abilities, it's time to take the next step - getting that Java development job. This is probably the hardest part of the process. Many companies have different experience requirements, which can include certifications, degrees and professional experience.

If you're just learning the language and have no professional experience, you should be looking for entry-level Java positions. These kind of positions may need some kind of certification or demonstration of your abilities. This is where your side project comes in - if you've built applications or web sites using Java then it can be used on your resume to help your chances.

Another good tip for how to become a Java developer is to get certified. A great certification to start with is the SCJA - Sun Certified Java Associate. This certification is ideal for students or entry-level Java programmers and will be a great benefit to you when looking for a job as a Java developer.

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Best Place to get familiar with Programming

Today, Computer programming is not merely for computer geeks anymore, it has become a "must have technique" to stay in the marketplace. Programming is undoubtedly an extremely much important proficiency for employers and members of any business group. With coding, you can create your own personal website, mobile app. If you learn to program, you'll be able to bring your entrepreneurship skills one step further. Everyone holds the equal potential, and also the opportunity to learn coding language quickly. Right now, we're going to provide you with a listing of top websites that will aid to learn to program. Code Academy Code Academy is amongst the best places to learn about programming languages. It is just a popular initial stop for people who are looking to begin their programming education. Learners could learn how to code from the several different courses such as: HTML & CSS JAVA PHP JavaScript Make a Website Ruby on Rails Angular JS SQl Python jQuery

MIT Open Course-ware If you need to be able to code in a high-class university level - then MIT Open Course-ware is the greatest spot for you. Therefore use this opportunity to check out top courses like: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming, Introduction to Programming in Java and Practical Programming in C. Coursera Coursera is definitely an educative technology company having given more than 2,000 courses from 150 top schools all over the world. If you need to improve the beauty of your Resume, you will get a paid certificate from coursera. Therefore learn to code from Coursera and be a top coder. edX edX is definitely the leading online-learning platform that is the open source instead of for-profit. Created by the best universities like Harvard University and MIT in 2012. you should know that you'll learn about the most recent cutting-edge technologies and practices. edX provides lots of free courses, such as courses on programming. Khan Academy Khan Academy is certainly my personal favorite place to learn programming. If you're looking to learn to program in an exciting technique then khan academy is the greatest place to do so. Delivering free courses including: HTML / CSS JavaScript SQL Animation and much more...

Udacity

Udacity is the project of Stanford University. It is one of the many sites that produce college courses available online for totally free. Stop thinking that tips on how to learn programming. Learn high-quality training from the high quality website. Udemy Established in 2010, Udemy is an online learning platform through which you simply can't just learn to program every programming language. But you can also learn each and every skill available. Of course! you read it all Right. There's lots of courses you have to pay for, also, there are several cost-free programming lessons, which are taught via interactive video instructions. Google Android Course Need to learn Mobile development, why don't you learn from the emperor of the world-wide-web Google. Provides absolutely free courses on mobile/android development (newbie to specialist level). Android os development is the trending skill that one could learn to have a well-paid career. GitHub Need a reference guide to master programming? At GitHub, you'll find around Seven hundred free programming books that cover more than 80 various programming languages.