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Static vs. Dynamic

In exploring the creation of websites I have found that there are two different types of websites; static and dynamic. The word static can be defined as describing something lacking in movement, action, or change and dynamic refers to something characterized by constant change, activity, or progress. So there we have it, dynamic websites are active and static websites lazy, but what else?


Object Oriented Programming Pillars

What exactly are the 4 core concepts in object oriented programming?


The COVID-19 Job Search

In these troubled times, many are feeling that hiring is at a hault. While COVID-19 is on the prawl and putting a dent in some industries, now is the time to ramp up our online presence. Individuals will be communicating, socializing, learning, shopping and working now more than ever on the web. Software engineers be prepared. In order to keep up with the job hunt, here are some tips:


Node Package Manager

JavaScript continues to be a vital player in web development. Many developers writing in JavaScript, continually contributing duplicate code to solve the same problems. JavaScript packages solve this problem. A package is a file or set of files full of existing, reusable code. They are designed to be shared, allowing many web developers to use the same code in their own projects. To help organize these packages in relation to your own work, use npm aka Node Package Manager.


Active Record Querys

If you’re used to using raw SQL to find database records, it turns out there’s a simpler way to carry out the same operations in Rails. Active Record produces the same results, but in a more concise manner. Instead of using SQL to retrieve data from the database, give Active Record a try.