Getting started with Django 5.2 LTS using uv
Tested with: uv 0.13.1, Python 3.14.8 and Django 5.2.18 LTS, October 2026. Django 5.2 is the current long-term-support release, with security fixes until April 2028. Looking for my 2021 version with D
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Understanding JavaScript Scope: A Beginner's Guide to Variable Visibility
Ever found yourself scratching your head because a variable or function in your JavaScript code wasn’t working where you expected? It can feel like your code is playing hide and seek. The key to this mystery is something fundamental but often misunde...
Transforming XML: XML Pipelines
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RESTful APIs with Django and the Django Rest Framework
Part 3 - Using Model Serializers with Django Rest Framework In Django, creating and managing web APIs can be accomplished without any additional tools, but this often involves a lot of repetitive and error-prone manual work. In the last part of this ...
RESTful APIs with Django and the Django Rest Framework
Part 2 - Building RESTful Endpoints from Django Models In part one of this tutorial, we laid the groundwork for building RESTful APIs in Django by manually creating endpoints without utilising models. In this second part of the tutorial, we'll dive i...
Exploring the Cosmos: Building and Querying a Planetary Database with MySQL
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Install MySQL on OSX Using Homebrew
Here is a quick step-by-step tutorial on how to install MySQL on a Mac using Homebrew. Currently I am using MacOS Sonova 14.4.1. Before we start, it's a good idea to check if MySQL is already installed on your machine. In the Terminal window, type th...
Mastering JavaScript Debugging with Chrome DevTools
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