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The tug of war between the two web server whales, IIS and Apache was on in 2008. A hunt was on for a vigorous and super-stable open source server capable of handling a cornucopia of web connections at the same time. It was then when Nginx, pronounced as “Engine X” started to take off and, … Continue reading

It is said that Information Technology is technical and not creative. I disagree with this general perception and deliberate typecasting. Codes created by software developers can in no way be negated on grounds of lack of creative input. However, creativity does face a veritable challenge when coding encompasses huge team with diverse culture. Therefore, to … Continue reading

Even the simplest websites – blogs, photo sharing, etc are open to hacking. You might think that this site may not have any use for hackers, but there have been several instances when information is compromised. The reason for this is that most of the hacking isn’t done to steal passwords or data but using … Continue reading

PHP has wide usage and is one of the most popular languages for coding. As per a recent report ending on 7th December 2013, more than 39.31% of websites globally have PHP at their root. This is a better share than languages like J2EE, ASP.NET and others. Every now and then, PHP comes with an … Continue reading

CMS is the buzzword in internet marketing today. It’s the most credible way of reaching out to the audience. While many CMS (content marketing systems) have come up today, WordPress does hold a special and topmost position in the affairs. A unique open source platform, WordPress allows a variety of CMS elements to take your … Continue reading

NoSQL databases are getting all the attention lately as opposed to the relational databases (RDBMS) that have been there for decades. NoSQL databases also known as non-relational and “Cloud” databases have become a suitable alternative in all aspects of database management. Here we look at the 5 basic advantages and challenges pertaining to the same. … Continue reading

The world today runs on mobile. Smart devices have become an integral part of every modern individual’s lifestyle. Businesses – large and small, have been using mobile apps to get deeper into the market and this has subsequently resulted in increase of sales. A decade ago, a website was the most important thing that gave … Continue reading

Do you want to build a mobile app of your own? If yes, then this is a guide that will help you get started. Though these steps for building for mobile app are defined very specifically, but it may not work the same way for everyone. So, you can go through the steps and I … Continue reading

Today is the age of Big Data, ERP and many other data dependent technologies. But, if you a look a decade back, you’ll realize the significance of cloud. We have come very far in terms of data collection, its usage in various techniques and business’s dependence on data for data. Well, cloud services have transformed … Continue reading