Although Visual Studio makes local development a breeze, transitioning those builds to my test environment within a Vagrant VM wasn’t as straightforward. After plenty of trial and error—and a fair bit of Googling—I figured out an effective way to transfer files using the CLI. Here’s a breakdown of the steps I took, and why this […]
Hello all! Today, I want to share a simple yet effective way to manage app store package IDs in your C# .Net Maui Application. Whether you’re an indie developer or part of a larger team, keeping track of your app’s unique identifiers across various platforms can be quite the challenge. We often need a structured […]
Adding a Git submodule to your repository is a straightforward process. A submodule allows you to include and track a repository inside another Git repository, making it easier to manage dependencies. Here’s how to add a submodule: Navigate to Your Repository: Open a terminal, command prompt, or Git Bash and navigate to your main repository’s […]
To set up a .NET 8 API to run on an Ubuntu Apache server, you’ll need to configure the server as a reverse proxy to manage your .NET application. Below are the steps to guide you through the process: Prerequisites Install .NET 8 SDK Ensure you have the .NET 8 SDK installed on your Ubuntu […]
To manage .NET 8.0 applications on an Ubuntu server, you can use systemd to create a service for your application, which allows you to start, stop, and manage the lifecycle of your application in a way similar to how pm2 works for Node.js applications. Here are the steps to accomplish this: Prerequisites Install .NET SDK/Runtime: […]
Here’s how you install the .NET SDK on Ubuntu Install .NET 8.0 on Ubuntu Update Package Lists: Ensure your package lists are updated: sudo apt update Install .NET SDK using the Microsoft Package Repository: Microsoft provides a package repository for .NET installations. Here’s how to set it up: Install the HTTPS transport and the required […]
Publishing a .NET MAUI Blazor app without requiring users to manually install the .NET Desktop Runtime involves creating a self-contained deployment. This type of deployment packages the application and the specific .NET runtime it requires into a single unit. Here’s how you can publish your application this way: Steps to Publish a .NET MAUI Blazor […]
Here is a WordPress query to get all children of a specific page by its ID, and then loop through those children to dynamically populate the Bootstrap carousel items in the HTML: First, you need to get the child pages of a specific parent page ID. Loop through those child pages and dynamically generate the […]
To implement speech-to-text functionality in a .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid application, you can leverage platform-specific speech recognition APIs or third-party services. Here’s how you might approach this task: Using Platform-Specific APIs For a .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid app, you can use platform-specific features by creating platform-specific implementations. Here’s a brief overview of how you might […]
Converting a C# class library to a .NET MAUI class library while preserving the Git source control history involves several steps. Below, I’ll guide you through the process: Step 1: Backup Your Repository Before making any changes, it’s good practice to create a backup of your repository to avoid any potential loss of data. git […]
Converting a C# class library to a .NET MAUI class library involves a few steps. Here’s a step-by-step guide: 1. Update your development environment First, ensure you have all the tools required for .NET MAUI development: Visual Studio 2022 (17.3 or later) with the .NET MAUI workload installed. .NET SDK (6.0 or later). 2. Create […]
Here are the steps to create an Apache virtual host on Ubuntu and obtain an SSL certificate from Let’s Encrypt. For this example, let’s assume your domain is example.com and the application files will be stored in your home directory /home/yourusername/example.com. Step 1: Install Apache First, make sure Apache is installed on your Ubuntu system: […]
Based on the output of the mysql –help | grep "Default options" command, the order in which MySQL reads configuration files is: /etc/my.cnf /etc/mysql/my.cnf ~/.my.cnf (the current user’s home directory configuration file) The configuration settings read later in this sequence will take precedence over those read earlier. This means that if you want to ensure […]
To access services in your custom attribute that implements IAuthorizationFilter and extends Attribute in a .NET Core application, you can follow these steps: Implement the Custom Attribute: Create a custom authorization filter attribute by extending Attribute and implementing IAuthorizationFilter. Get Services from HttpContext: Use the HttpContext to obtain the required services. The HttpContext provides an […]
Upgrading Node.js on Ubuntu can be done via the NodeSource repository or by using a version manager such as nvm (Node Version Manager). I’ll walk you through both methods. Method 1: Using NodeSource Repository Update the package index: sudo apt update Install curl if you don’t have it installed already: sudo apt install curl Add […]
To stop users from posting to your default WordPress feedback form via the WordPress API, you need to disable or restrict access to the relevant REST API endpoints. You can achieve this by using custom code, either in your theme’s functions.php file or by developing a custom plugin. Here are some steps to help you […]
To view the commit history of a specific file in a Git repository via the command line, you can use the git log command followed by the path to the file. Here are the steps: Open your terminal or command prompt. Navigate to your Git repository: You can use the cd command to change to […]
Managing user mailbox storage quotas in Microsoft 365 involves adjusting the settings within the Microsoft 365 Admin Center or using PowerShell. Here’s how you can do it: Using the Microsoft 365 Admin Center: Sign in to the Admin Center: Go to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. Sign in with your admin credentials. Navigate to the […]
To view the changes in a specific Git commit, you can use the git show command followed by the commit hash. Here’s how you can do it: Open your terminal or command prompt. Navigate to your Git repository’s directory using the cd command if you are not already in it. Run the following command: git […]
Upgrading Ubuntu from an older version (like 16.04) to the latest version (currently, Ubuntu 22.04 or later) typically requires you to incrementally upgrade through intermediate LTS (Long Term Support) versions. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to perform this upgrade: Step 1: Update Current System Open a terminal and make sure your current system is […]
This is an example bash script that performs a backup using rsync. This script will sync files from a remote server to a local folder, ensuring that only updated files are transferred. It will also exclude common WordPress files and folders, as well as git version control files and folders. Here’s a sample script: #!/bin/bash […]
To sync all files from a remote server to a local folder using rsync while ensuring the remote files remain undisturbed, you can use the following command. This example assumes that you have SSH access to the remote server: rsync -avz –update –exclude ‘wp-content/cache’ user@remote-server:/path/to/wordpress/ /local/path/to/wordpress/ Explanation: rsync: The command itself. -a: Archive mode to […]
Using LINQ OrderBy: You can use the OrderBy or OrderByDescending method provided by LINQ to sort your list either in ascending or descending order. Below are a few examples based on different properties of the Post entity: Ascending Order by a Property (e.g., DateCreated): List<Post> posts = await _context.Posts .OrderBy(p => p.DateCreated) // Replace DateCreated […]
Utilizing localStorage to manage initial state in a Redux Toolkit slice within a Next.js TypeScript application can enhance user experience by retaining state across sessions. However, managing this involves ensuring access to localStorage strictly on the client side and integrating it with Redux Toolkit’s setup. Below I will provide a step-by-step example of how to […]
Setting up an IP reverse lookup requires configuring reverse DNS (rDNS) records, which map IP addresses back to hostnames. This process is typically managed by the organization responsible for your IP allocation, such as an internet service provider (ISP), a domain registrar, or a hosting provider. Here are the general steps to set up an […]
Setting up DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) is essential for email security and helps to ensure that your emails are not tampered with in transit. It involves a digital signature added to the email’s header, allowing the receiving email server to verify that the email message was indeed sent from your domain and has not been […]
Setting up DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) for your email server involves several steps, including understanding SPF (Sender Policy Framework) and DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) settings, since DMARC relies on these technologies. DMARC helps protect your domain from unauthorized use, such as phishing scams and email spoofing. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get […]
Uninstalling an app on macOS that was installed via TestFlight can be done similarly to removing any other app on your Mac. Here are the steps to follow: 1. Delete the App from the Applications Folder Using Finder: Open Finder. On the menu bar at the top of the screen, select “Go” and then “Applications” […]
Developing your own NuGet package involves the following steps: Create a Project: Start by creating a new project in your preferred development environment, such as Visual Studio or JetBrains Rider. Add Library Code: Write the code that constitutes your library or package. This could include classes, interfaces, utilities, or any other components that you want […]
You can convert line endings of your script to UNIX format using a utility like dos2unix. Install dos2unix if it’s not already available on your system. You can use the package manager for your Linux distribution to install it. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where your script is located. Run the following […]
To remove a Git submodule, you can follow these steps: Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the root directory of your Git repository. Run the following command to see a list of submodules in your repository: git submodule status This will display the submodule path and commit hash. Identify the submodule you […]
To list blog posts using a shortcode, you can create a custom shortcode that utilizes the WP_Query class to retrieve and display the posts. Here’s an example of how you can create the shortcode in your theme’s functions.php file: function blog_posts_shortcode($atts) { $atts = shortcode_atts(array( ‘posts_per_page’ => 10, ‘category’ => ”, ‘orderby’ => ‘date’, ‘order’ […]
On Ubuntu, the MySQL configuration file is typically located at /etc/mysql/mysql.conf.d/mysqld.cnf. However, the actual location of the configuration file may vary depending on the version of MySQL you have installed and any customization you may have made. Here are a few common file paths for the MySQL configuration file on Ubuntu: /etc/mysql/mysql.conf.d/mysqld.cnf /etc/mysql/mysql.conf.d/mysqld.cnf /etc/mysql/mariadb.conf.d/50-server.cnf /etc/my.cnf […]
To increase the maximum allowed MySQL connections on your Ubuntu server, you need to adjust the max_connections setting in the MySQL configuration file. Here’s how you can do it: Open a terminal on your Ubuntu server. Edit the MySQL configuration file using a text editor. For example, you can use the following command to edit […]
To obtain operating system details from the Linux command line interface (CLI), you can use the lsb_release command or the uname command. Here’s how you can use both of these commands: Using lsb_release: Open a terminal and run the following command: lsb_release -a This will display detailed information about your Linux distribution, including the distributor […]
Here’s an example of a Linux bash script that checks for sleeping MySQL processes and terminates them: #!/bin/bash # MySQL connection details DB_USER="your_username" DB_PASS="your_password" # Get the list of sleeping processes from MySQL PROCESS_LIST=$(mysql -u $DB_USER -p$DB_PASS -Bse "SELECT ID FROM information_schema.processlist WHERE COMMAND = ‘Sleep’;") # Iterate over the sleeping processes and kill them […]
To see the current maximum allowed connections (max_connections) in a running MySQL instance, you can connect to the MySQL server and execute the following SQL query: SHOW VARIABLES LIKE ‘max_connections’; You can use a MySQL client like the mysql command-line tool to execute the query. Open a terminal on your Ubuntu server and run the […]