#web programing

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Geriausios web programavimo kalbos naujokams

Jei esate naujokas web programavime, galite nežinoti, nuo ko pradėti. Yra daug skirtingų programavimo kalbų, kurias galite išmokti, todėl gali būti sunku nuspręsti, kurią iš jų pasirinkti.

Štai keletas geriausių web programavimo kalbų pradedantiesiems:

HTML - tai pagrindinė žiniatinklio kalba. Ji naudojama kuriant svetainių struktūrą ir turinį.

CSS - naudojama kuriant svetainių išvaizdą. Ji naudojama nustatyti spalvas, šriftus, dydžius ir kitus elementus.

JavaScript - tai programavimo kalba, naudojama kuriant interaktyvias svetaines. Ji gali būti naudojama kuriant animacijas, žaidimus ir kitas funkcijas.

Python - universali programavimo kalba, kuri gali būti naudojama įvairiems tikslams, įskaitant web programavimą. Ji yra lengvai išmokama ir turi didelę bendruomenę.

Ruby - universali programavimo kalba, kuri gali būti naudojama įvairiems tikslams, įskaitant web programavimą. Ji yra žinoma dėl savo elegantiškos sintaksės ir paprastumo.

Renkantis web programavimo kalbą, svarbu atsižvelgti į savo poreikius ir patirtį. Jei esate visiškas naujokas, geriausia pradėti nuo HTML ir CSS. Kai įgysite šiek tiek patirties, galite pereiti prie JavaScript arba kitos programavimo kalbos.

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MySQL cron backup to Git

I've been using this nifty MySQL backup script for nearly a year and not once has it gave up on me.

I must note however that I'm using an older version. Version 2.2 more precisely. Yea, yea, I know, it was written 10 years ago. The latest version however needs to be installed and requires a config file and urgh...

V2.2 is a stand alone file, easy to edit and works great. Feel free to get the latest version if you prefer it instead.

Automysqlbackup

Once a daily cronjob is created, the script creates and rotates daily, weekly and monthly MySQL backups.

If you wish to, the script can also email the backups to any given email addresses.

Furthermore, it offers two callback functions: before creating the backup and after.

Configure backup script

Open the file and setup the required variables accordingly.

Make sure your backup dir exists before running the script* mkdir -p /<path>/<to>/<your>/<backupdir>

Initiate git in your backup dir

I use BitBucket to host my private GIT repositories. BitBucket provide free private repositories if there are less than 5 contributors per repo. Perfect for our backup needs ;)

Create a bash script

Create a bash script that will add, commit and push the backups to your repo. We'll then configure the given script as a callback function in Automysqlbackup.

#!/bin/bash cd /<path>/<to>/<your>/<backupdir>   git add *   git commit -am "Update SQL"   git push origin master  

Once you saved the .sh file, modify Automysqlbackup script:

# Command run after backups (uncomment to use) PREBACKUP="/<path>/<to>/<previous>/<file>.sh"  

Take it for a spin

Give it a try:

bash /<path>/<to>/<automysqlbackup>.sh  

If everything was setup correctly, you should now have your mysql dump backed up on your git repo.

Cronjob

Don't forget to create a daily cronjob. I have mine setup every day at 3 a.m. using the following crontab:

0 3 * * * /bin/bash /<path>/<to>/<backup bash>/backup.sh 

Repo structure

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How To Deal With Unorganized Clients?

                    Having clients in the Graphic Design industry can be tricky when you have your first sit down with them. Most of the clients would tell you they don't know what they want while others know and envision exactly what they want whether it is creatively correct for their brand or not. After all, you're being hired to be a creative. When meeting with clients for the first of 50th time, be prepared and make them be aware they should be prepared as well so it would make their lives and yours easier. Here are some tips for you to have up your sleeve that work for meetings:

Study your client - Before taking on a project, you must understand where the client's idea or need come from. Dig deep into the concept of their business and paint a visual mock-up picture of how your idea would look. If this doesn't work, go back to the imaginary drawing board and present other ideas prior to taking time on an actual proof. Also, trust your gut when taking on a project. If the client doesn't make you feel at ease from the minute you meet, this may not be a good client to have.

Explain the design process - In order to avoid misunderstandings or frustration with the design process, make sure you explain to your client that designing is a meticulous process where you sit down, doodle, erase, doodle some more, digitize and then present. The more you explain to your client about the design process, the more receptive they're going to be and aware of where their project is at that point. Promising a 24 hour turn-around might turn into a lame design or an unhappy customer. 

Hold their hands - After all, you're being hired to get creative. Sometimes your costumer lacks creativity, didn't go to school for it or simply doesn't have the time and would rather hire a professional to do the work. Remember they don't understand CMYK, Bleeds or Illustrator slangs. Be patient and explain what approach they should take to make their design recognizable and create an impact. Familiarize them in order areas such as printing, marketing and web.

Friendly Reminders - Even unorganized clients are willing to send you all the information at the tip of their hands but sometimes their busy lifestyle would not permit 5 minutes of their time to sit down and get that info package you've waiting for the past 2 weeks. Be patient and send them polite e-mails to remind them you need the information in order to move forward with the project or the consequences it might face if they fail to deliver.

Stick to the contract - A contract is something you should always keep handy for clients to protect your interests and avoid being bullied by them. Not all clients are naive and innocent. On the other hand, this might put a serious perspective on the client for their own project. Sometimes the client would not take their own project seriously. Time is of the essence so by sticking to a well laid out contract this will help you get paid efficiently and on time.

On the other side of the stick, keep yourself organized, polite and professional at all times. The end result of a happy customer will be satisfying and will only result in referrals which are good for your pockets. Best of luck out there and go find those clients that fit your niche! 

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5 Reasons To Avoid Using "Flash" On Your Website

Wrong! Wrong! Wrong! Plain and simple. Even by overlooking the problems Flash has caused over the past years, business and web designers continue to base their creations in the Adobe program.

Maybe by marrying Flash and HTML you thought you bought yourself a one way ticket to heaven. Well, no. Not really. You're diving straight into SEO hell. Suit yourself.

Why should I or my company avoid using the eye catching program? Well, here are some straight to the point reasons which we hope don't fall 

Flash lives on bandwidth

Despite of the Internet access being available even in your shower (literally), there are still countless people who use the internet via dialup or other limited connections. Flash files, especially those using sounds, embedded movies or bitmap images, can be time dragging and frustrating. Sometimes you may not even see the movie and would click close on your navigation tab.

Flash doesn't love you

Flash is a creature that does not care if you don't have the time to look at 30 secs of intro, cause a heart attack by sudden changes of sound once you load the site or hallucinogen images jumping at your face. Flash could even get you fired if you're trying to sneak your way into looking a NSFW site from your small cubicle and suddenly enable sounds.

No back button

Since flash websites are all compiled into one big flash movie clip, there is no way to press the back button on your browser. This can get a bit confusing to your visitors since they are used to clicking the back button and it will take them out of your site. On the other hand, with html websites each page has their own separate link that is read by your browser and allows you to navigate easily through your site. 

To each, their own

If you did the job yourself, you might be safe. Hiring someone who does the job and firing them down the road might face some serious troubles with other developers. Some programers code their project to prevent others from editing leaving you tied up to the original programmer's chair. You then would have to hire them over and over again as you need to do even the smallest modifications. True story.

Google Vs. Flash

Whether you admit or not that you are on the web to sell, Flash is the #1 enemy of SEO or Search Engine Optimization. What does this mean? It means that by having a fully flash site, the big boy Search Engines such as Google, Yahoo or Bing will not drag and read your index content and you won't be found. Remember, it is after all content embedded in a movie. It's not tangible to the "robots" per say.

Ok, enough is enough. What is Flash good for? Banners and ads, yes, that's it. You may want to try using HTML5 before thinking of Flash as an alternative to your good looking animations. Online games? Sure... Video Blogs? Sure... But if you want to get found - Flash is the omen.

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Article by: Enrique Cardozo (Sales @ DBL Media)

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This is my first web programming homework... *sigh*

[designermars-c]

I'm enrolled...currently on lesson 3.

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