Wednesday, May 29, 2013

About PHP / MySQL: What is a string?

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Did you know that a string is more than something you tie to a kite :) In programming a string refers to a type of data. We discuss that in this weeks newsletter.
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What is a string?
A string is a data type used in programming.  It can contain a variety of different information.  A string can be a word, a sentence, words and numbers, symbols, or... Read more

What is SSI?
SSI stands for server side include. This means that something is included in the file on the server before it is sent to the user.  This is used a lot... Read more

What is a floating point number?
A Floating Point Number is a way to represent a precise number on a computer system. The "floating point" refers to the decimal point. Other than this it is very... Read more

Troubleshooting
You've been staring blankly at your code for 20 mins, and still can't figure out why it's not working? We've been there too. Here are some common problems and the (often simple) solutions that sometimes go overlooked.

 


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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

About PHP / MySQL: What is a floating point number?

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This week we look at floating point numbers. The point that is floating is the decimal point!
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What is a floating point number?
A Floating Point Number is a way to represent a precise number on a computer system. The "floating point" refers to the decimal point. Other than this it is very... Read more

Boolean Logic
Boolean logic is usually taught along side of computer programming because it helps people understand how computers think.  A computer can only test for true or false.  Either a condition... Read more

What are binary numbers?
Binary numbers are the same numbers you have always used, they are just represented in a different way.  People grow up learning how to represent numbers in base 10.  When... Read more

Graphics- GD Library
The GD Library is used along with PHP to create graphics on the fly, as well as manipulate and edit existing graphics. It can preform simple tasks like creating thumbnail images, or drawing graphs on the fly. It can also do some more complex graphic editing, such as grayscaling or applying other filters to a photo.

 


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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

About PHP / MySQL: Boolean Logic

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Today we take a look at boolean logic and how it relates to programming and how computers think. We also look at binary numbers.
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Boolean Logic
Boolean logic is usually taught along side of computer programming because it helps people understand how computers think.  A computer can only test for true or false.  Either a condition... Read more

What are binary numbers?
Binary numbers are the same numbers you have always used, they are just represented in a different way.  People grow up learning how to represent numbers in base 10.  When... Read more

Social Media - Facebook and Pinterest
You've heard about Facebook and Pinterest, you may even be using them socially, but how can you use them on your website?  In part two of our social media article... Read more

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