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How do I... Control the format of HTML lists with CSS?

October 15, 2007 6:58am PDT

CSS offers a large number of list bullet style properties and supports using custom images for list bullets and creating horizontal lists. This tutorial discusses CSS properties that offer new...

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How do I... Stress test MySQL with mysqlslap?

September 17, 2007 12:12am PDT

The mysqlslap utility makes it possible to benchmark and compare MySQL performance on different hardware, as well as accurately quantify the effect of a change in database design. This tutorial...

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Make better Web pages by understanding the CSS box model

September 10, 2007 2:40pm PDT

Many novice Web developers use CSS positioning and layout directives without a sound understanding of how they really work. A brief introduction to the box model explains what it is and how you...

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How do I... Generate strong passwords with PHP, PEAR, and PECL?

August 17, 2007 9:52am PDT

PHP's Text_Password and securepwd classes help you reduce the risk of user passwords being guessed by brute force attacks. There's also a PECL extension based on the cracklib library that you may...

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How do I... Perform date/time arithmetic with Java's Calendar class?

August 15, 2007 2:20pm PDT

The Calendar class' date/time API is a nifty tool for accurately manipulating date and time values without too much stress or custom coding. This tutorial presents examples of how you can use...

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How do I... Convert Perl's POD to HTML?

August 10, 2007 1:20pm PDT

This article will show you how to use some of CPAN's tools to prepare your POD data for online publication in HTML format. Try it out -- you'll be surprised at how easy it is to complete the...

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How do I... Use PHP with PostgreSQL?

August 3, 2007 12:03pm PDT

PHP's PostgreSQL extension provides a comprehensive API for developers to interact with a PostgreSQL RDBMS. In addition to basic SQL operations, the API also supports prepared statements,...

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How do I... Customize Apache Server log files to track my Web site?

June 25, 2007 12:23pm PDT

This blog entry is also available as a TechRepublic download. For a Web site owner or administrator trying to gauge the popularity and usability of his/her Web site, log file analysis is possibly...

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10 JSP tag libraries no programmer should be without

June 25, 2007 11:27am PDT

This blog entry is also available as a TechRepublic download. One of JSP's most overlooked features is its ability to work with reusable code blocks, aka "tag libraries," to add new functionality...

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10 JSP tag libraries no programmer should be without

June 25, 2007 12:00am PDT

One of JSP's most overlooked features is its ability to work with reusable code blocks, aka "tag libraries", to add new functionality to a JSP application. These tag libraries, declared using...

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How do I... Customize Apache Server log files to track my Web site

June 25, 2007 12:00am PDT

For a Web site owner or administrator trying to gauge the popularity and usability of his/her Web site, log file analysis is possibly the most powerful tool available. Server log files, which...

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How do I... Recursively scan directories with PHP's DirectoryIterators?

June 15, 2007 8:00am PDT

This blog entry is also available as a TechRepublic download, which contains all of the sample code in a manageable text file. One of PHP5's most interesting new features is the addition of...

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How do I... Control text properties with CSS?

May 30, 2007 12:00am PDT

CSS lets you exert tremendous control over the visual aspects of your Web pages, adjusting page height and width, background colors and images, borders, and typeface. CSS also introduces some...

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How do I... Create secure tunnels for client-server communication with OpenSSH?

May 21, 2007 10:45am PDT

Takeaway: OpenSSH offers a suite of tools for secure client-server communication and enables you to create secure "tunnels" for any kind of client-server communication, including checking/sending...

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How do I... Create secure tunnels for client-server communication with OpenSSH?

May 21, 2007 12:00am PDT

OpenSSH offers a suite of tools for secure client-server communication, including the ability to create secure "tunnels" for any kind of client-server communication, including checking/sending...

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Use the power of these PHP functions to sort your arrays

May 17, 2007 1:45pm PDT

This article is also available as a TechRepublic download. If you've worked with PHP over any length of time, you'll already be familiar with arrays -- data structures that allow you to store...

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Create ZIP archives dynamically and on the fly with Perl

May 8, 2007 12:00am PDT

Perl has the ability to dynamically create and read compressed ZIP archives without relying on external tools and utilities, via its Archive::Zip module. This tutorial runs you through the basics,...

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10 MySQL variables that you should monitor

May 2, 2007 12:00am PDT

The developers of MySQL have provided a fairly comprehensive list of performance variables that you can monitor in real time to check the health and performance of your MySQL server. We've listed...

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Make text-browsing a snap with 20 keyboard shortcuts for Lynx

May 1, 2007 6:46pm PDT

Lynx is a GNU-licensed text-mode browser and is installed on most Linux distributions. We look under the hood to introduce you to 20 of the most useful Lynx keyboard shortcuts.

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Precisely control page and element backgrounds with CSS

April 19, 2007 3:11pm PDT

Cascading style sheets (CSS) make it possible to precisely control page and element backgrounds via its family of background-* directives. Examine the benefits of the CSS background property as a...

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