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Nicolai Berg Andersen Nicolai Berg Andersen
Updated on April 04, 2023

What Is an iFrame?

We use iFrames (inline frames) to embed HTML documents within websites. Our expert shows you how to use iFrames and provides some practical examples.

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Katlyn Gallo Katlyn Gallo
Updated on April 04, 2023

What Is LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)?

Why do we use LDAP and how does it work? Our expert explains the ins and outs of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.

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Estefanía García Gallardo Estefanía García Gallardo
Updated on April 04, 2023

What Is AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML)?

AJAX makes websites faster and more responsive to user input, which creates a better user experience. Here’s how AJAX works and how you can get started.

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Adam Thomas Adam Thomas
Updated on April 04, 2023

What Is Binary?

Binary is a fundamental concept in computer science, programming and data storage. Understanding binary is essential for anyone interested in these fields. Here are the binary basics.

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Abdishakur Hassan Abdishakur Hassan
Updated on March 28, 2023

What Is a Sandbox Environment?

We primarily use sandbox environments for web development and cybersecurity, but we’re also seeing them more in data science. Here’s what a sandbox environment is and how to set one up.

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Sara A. Metwalli Sara A. Metwalli
Updated on March 28, 2023

What Is NPM?

In web development, we often talk about npm but what does it do, exactly? Here’s what you need to know to install and use npm.

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Estefanía García Gallardo Estefanía García Gallardo
Updated on March 28, 2023

What Is File Transfer Protocol (FTP)?

File transfer protocol has been around for many years and is largely used to share files over the internet. Here’s how it works and why we still use it.

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Estefanía García Gallardo Estefanía García Gallardo
Updated on March 22, 2023

How to Use Docker Compose Environment Variables

Keep your Docker Compose environment variables inside the actual Compose file and out of the command line. Here’s why. Plus, sample code.

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Rahul Agarwal Rahul Agarwal
Updated on March 22, 2023

How to Set Environment Variables in Linux

Setting environment variables in Linux is a process with a wide range of applications for data scientists, machine learning engineers and programmers. This guide will help you get started with the process.

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Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on March 21, 2023

What Voodle Learned From Arguing About Performance-Cost Tradeoffs

They aren’t always as straightforward as they seem.