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In this week’s article we will take a brief look at something that has probably affected every one of us at one point or another, viruses! As you may have already noticed by the categorical classification of this post, we are not discussing the biological vessels which contain harmful genetic material. Rather, the topic of interest for this article are the viruses affecting your computer.
Looking for a free alternative to popular web development utilities such as Dreamweaver? If so, you may be interested in Microsoft’s new WebMatrix application. Currently supporting only Windows (it’s very similar to Coda if you’re on a mac), WebMatrix comes integrated with a server, database, php, and ASP.net, allowing you to test your code without messing around with configurations. The program comes pre bundled with open source script such as: WordPress, Joomla, Drupal and Umbraco, and supports one click installations (Perfect for individuals who want to create a plugin or theme for Worpdress without hosting everything live on the internet). Publishing your content directly from WebMatrix to a remote server is also possible via the integrated FTP client. For more information on WebMatrix’s features, please visit Microsoft’s website or view the video below.
Make it easier for your readers to share the URL of your posts by integrating the TinyURL service into your blog. A demonstration of the final product can be seen by scrolling to the bottom of this page. In order to follow this tutorial successfully, access to PHP will be needed. Additionally, we will be using the TinyURL API so make sure your content follows their Terms of Service agreement. The guide below is made for Self-hosted WordPress blogs. However, the code is simple enough to be modified and used on any other platform.
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