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How to update DNS records

For website owners, it is important to know how to update your domain's DNS records. This article will give a brief overview of what DNS is and how to add or update DNS records for a domain.

13 Feb, 2023 3 min read
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Github Copilot

On 29 June 2021, Github announced their newest tool Copilot was available for preview. Since then, after a lot of testing and feedback, it's become available for public use under a subscription to developers everywhere.

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26 Jan, 2023 3 min read
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How much does Shopify cost?

Shopify has risen in popularity over the last decade, used by businesses big and small. There are different ways of using the platform, and this article will explore the costs of these options and what they can provide for you.

10 Jan, 2023 4 min read
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Statamic vs Umbraco
Statamic vs Umbraco

Two of the most prominent names in an ultra-competitive field are Statamic and Umbraco. Both boast a long list of satisfied clients who appreciate the flexibility and intuitive nature of the CMS in question.

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09 Jan, 2023 3 min read
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How do web apps work?
How do web apps work?

Web applications are now central to the working and social lives of millions of people on a daily basis.

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14 Nov, 2022 3 min read
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Laravel maintenance: What do you need to know?
Laravel maintenance: What do you need to know?

Like any application tool, there will occasionally be times when Laravel maintenance is required. So what can you expect when such a moment arrives?

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14 Nov, 2022 3 min read
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Using Statamic on Laravel Vapor
Using Statamic on Laravel Vapor

When pairing Laravel Vapor and Statamic together, there’s a couple of things you’ll need to watch out for; covered in this post.

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24 Oct, 2022 4 min read
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Why we use Tuple

Tuple is a wonderful application that has enabled us at Steadfast to really enhance both our collaboration and productivity. With the added benefit of being a way to spend collegial time together, whilst still working remotely.

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13 Sep, 2022 3 min read
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Progressive Web Application vs Native App
Progressive Web Application vs Native App

Should we build a progressive web application or a native app?

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02 Sep, 2022 4 min read
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The new Apple App Store commission structure
The new Apple App Store commission structure

Today Apple announced they’re making a change and all businesses with less than $1,000,000 in App Store revenue per year, are eligible.

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18 Jul, 2022 2 min read
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How much does an app cost to build? (2022)

If you feel pretty set on building a mobile app and want to get an idea of how much it could cost you, then you’re in the right place.

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29 Jun, 2022 4 min read
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Date picker study
Date picker study

Recently we were faced with an interesting challenge for a date picker component.  A client wanted to be able to configure flexible ‘periods’ of dates. The start and end dates of these periods had to be configurable, and also non-overlapping.

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08 Jun, 2022 3 min read
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