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Writing from the KOWD workshop.
Practical posts on Django, Ubuntu, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, deployment, APIs, and the lessons that come from actually building and running products.
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Articles, guides, and build notes.
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Setting Up Redis in Django
Learn how to set up Redis in your Django app the simple way. From installing on Ubuntu to caching, sessions, and even a touch of WebSockets - without the usual overcomplicated explanations.
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Turning your website into a Progressive Web App
If you want to keep your users engaged, it's a good idea to turn your website into an installable application on multiple devices. Let's take a look on how we can make this a reality!
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Push Notifications With Javascript
Push notifications, when used appropriately, can be a useful and engaging tool for any website and can remind users to come back to visit your content. Let me show you how to implement it!
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GeoLocation API With Javascript
You may not realise how easy it is to get an end user's current precise location. Let's delve into doing this, ethically of course!
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Setting up your project with Nginx
There are so many tutorials out there to help you learn web development, but finding content to learn a very important part of making a production site can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Let me help you set up with Nginx in Ubuntu Linux.
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Get set with PostgreSQL
Setting up a production-level database isn't as difficult as you may think. Let me guide you through it step-by-step in Ubuntu Linux and show you how to link it with a Django back-end server.
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