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PHP Library Highlights 2025

On the old website I had a new single post for things I discovered and looked at! Crazy… I will update this post with things I find, enjoy and you might like too over the coming months.Far more organised on my own page now! Awesome curated PHP libraries & resources Packages of Goodness

CSS Library Highlights 2025

On the old website I had a new single post for things I discovered and looked at! Crazy… I will update this post with CSS related things I find, enjoy and you might like too over the coming months.Far more organised on my own page now! Awesome curated CSS / SASS libraries & resources Design […]

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Day 6: Monocker – Monitor Docker – 7 Days of Docker

Monitoring the health and status of Docker containers is crucial for maintaining a reliable and efficient environment. Monocker is a lightweight tool designed to address this need by monitoring Docker container state changes and sending real-time alerts through various messaging platforms. What is Monocker? Monocker, short for “MONitors dOCKER,” is an open-source application that keeps […]

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Best Solutions to Run WordPress Locally 2025

Running WordPress locally is essential for testing, development, and experimentation without affecting a live website. There are several solutions available, each catering to different needs. Below, we explore the best ways to set up WordPress on your local machine, along with useful links. 1. Local by Flywheel Local is a powerful, free local development environment […]

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Day 5: mosparo an Open-Source Spam Protection solution – 7 Days of Docker

If you’re looking for an efficient and streamlined way to integrate mosparo, an open-source spam protection solution, into your workflow, running it via Docker is an excellent choice. Docker allows you to deploy mosparo quickly without worrying about dependencies or manual configurations. In this guide, we’ll walk through setting up mosparo with Docker. Prerequisites Before getting […]

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Pushing the Boundaries – My Journey Through Early CMS and PHP Development

Back in the early 2000s, content management systems (CMS) were still in their infancy. Websites were mostly static, and managing content dynamically required custom scripts or early blogging tools. My journey into CMS development started with Greymatter, took me through PHP-Nuke, PostNuke, and XOOPS, and ultimately shaped my understanding of PHP and modular web development. […]

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Enhancing WordPress Development with the Timber Template System

WordPress has long been the go-to CMS for developers and designers, but its traditional PHP-based templating system can sometimes feel outdated and cumbersome. Enter Timber, a powerful templating framework that brings the flexibility and clarity of the Twig templating language to WordPress. With Timber, developers can separate logic from presentation, leading to cleaner, more maintainable code. All my […]

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Day 4: Kimai Time Tracking – 7 Days of Docker

Kimai is a powerful open-source time-tracking application that helps businesses and freelancers efficiently manage work hours and billing. It supports multi-user environments, customizable reporting, and integrations with various tools. In this guide, we’ll walk through setting up Kimai using Docker and explore how to use it effectively. Why Use Kimai with Docker? Running Kimai with […]

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Day 3: GlitchTip – 7 Days of Docker

GlitchTip and Sentry are both error tracking and performance monitoring tools designed to help developers detect, diagnose, and fix issues in their applications. Why Should You Use Them? What is GlitchTip? GlitchTip is an open-source error tracking and performance monitoring tool, serving as an alternative to Sentry. It provides similar features, such as: What is […]

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The Best Lorem Ipsum Generators for Your Design and Development Needs

When working on design mockups, wireframes, or web development projects, placeholder text can be essential for filling in gaps and testing layouts. Instead of using the same old generic “Lorem Ipsum” text, why not explore different generators that add a bit of creativity or customization to your workflow? In this post, we’ll explore some of […]