Let's find out what can we achieve; using what we already have, without adding other layers, servers or applications: PostgreSQL.…
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Especially, if you are a start-up, all it takes is a fine combination of ...
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Even though memory is getting cheaper, our applications are becoming more complicated and we need to write our code more…
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Choosing the features based on the lowest common denominator of X number of database systems is not the right approach…
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In apps for users all around the world (even in apps for local users where DST applies) correct time zones…
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A LOT!
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Another eye-opener from PHP is the unexpected behaviour of integer filters.
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PHP 5.0 was released in July 2004. Almost 11 years and we know that they gave up on PHP 6.0…
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PHP was well-known for its speed of development (no compilation or formal build process); even for developers from alien worlds…
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