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Articles by Salman Ravoof

Salman Ravoof is 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.
Reading time
7 min read
Updated date
January 27, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
Tech Tips

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.
Reading time
7 min read
Updated date
January 27, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
MySQL Database

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.
Reading time
8 min read
Updated date
November 24, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
Tech Tips

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.
Reading time
7 min read
Updated date
December 15, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
Docker
Topic
Web Development Tools

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.
Reading time
7 min read
Updated date
December 12, 2022
Post type
Blog
Topic
Adminer
Topic
DevKinsta
Topic
MySQL Database

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.
Reading time
14 min read
Updated date
February 17, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
DevKinsta
Topic
Python
Topic
Web Development Languages
Topic
WordPress Development

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.
Reading time
19 min read
Updated date
March 11, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
Web Development Tools

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.
Reading time
16 min read
Updated date
August 14, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development

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.
Reading time
35 min read
Updated date
March 12, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
Web Development Tools

PostgreSQL Replication: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn about the key aspects of PostgreSQL replication, including its benefits, elements, types, and strategies for seamless data backups.
Reading time
24 min read
Updated date
August 11, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
PostgreSQL

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.
Reading time
19 min read
Updated date
September 8, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
PHP Updates