Articles by Salman Ravoof
Salman Ravoof is a Technical Editor at Kinsta. He's a self-taught web developer, writer, creator, and a huge admirer of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). Besides tech, he's excited by science, philosophy, photography, arts, cats, and food. Learn more about him on his website, and connect with Salman on Twitter.
A Primer To Understanding Database Sharding
Understanding database sharding is key to scaling large web apps and websites. You'll also learn the different types of database sharding.
Understanding Database Technology: SQLite vs MySQL
Let's explore the differences between SQLite vs MySQL databases. They're both filled with unique advantages, disadvantages, and use cases.
Should You Use an In-Memory Database?
Reduce the latency of reading and writing data by using an in-memory database, which uses RAM instead of hard disk drives or solid-state drives.
Contain Your Data: Run MariaDB with Docker
Learn how to install MariaDB and Docker. You'll also explore how to connect a WordPress site with your containerized MariaDB database.
How To List MySQL Databases (Step-by-Step Code Tutorial)
Skill up your server administration by learning the ins and outs of how to list MySQL databases using commands in the terminal.
Polish Your Python Chops by Connecting Your App with WordPress
Learn how Python apps and WordPress can team up and talk to each other using WordPress REST API and Python's HTTP client libraries.
How Xdebug Can Help You Become a Better WordPress Developer
Debugging is an essential part of web development. This post shows how to use Xdebug. We’ll look at how to integrate PhpStorm with Xdebug too.
How To Become an Application Developer: Everything You Need to Know
Interested in becoming an application developer? Here we lay out everything you need to know to get started in this career.
11 Cutting-Edge Hootsuite Alternatives
Many smaller companies can't afford Hootsuite. Discover 11 cutting edge social media tools that serve as alternatives to Hootsuite.
9 Types of Mongodb Operators You Need To Know
This article highlights some of the key MongoDB operators that can help you to improve performance and shows you how to use them.
PostgreSQL Replication: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn about the key aspects of PostgreSQL replication, including its benefits, elements, types, and strategies for seamless data backups.
What’s New in PHP 8.2 — New Features, Deprecations, Changes, and More
PHP 8.2. has been released. Discover all of the new features, improvements, deprecations, and minor changes that come with the release.