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• POST vs. GET

  Author

  Ethan Poole

  Date

  Wed 3 Sep 2008 at 20:35

  Type

  Blog Entry

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  When I first started learning web development, I had a hard time understanding the differences between the two HTTP request methods POST and GET. Some of the early Lowter members will remember an issue with only being able to post forum posts under 2000 characters, which was a result of me accidently using GET to submit the user's posts. Matt actually spotted the issue and probably wanted to reach through the computer screen and slap me for such a naïve error. Alas, I've come quite a ways since then. Now, there is a lot of technical …

• .htaccess Tricks

  Author

  Ethan Poole

  Date

  Wed 26 Sep 2007 at 22:37

  Type

  Blog Entry

  Understanding Apache's .htaccess files is crucial when using the Apache platform. Whilst its most popular use is most likely mod_rewrite, it has so many other uses as well. I recently came across a web page about .htaccess tricks that includes a lot of the lesser known abilities of .htaccess. It contains a ton of useful information, so make sure to keep this in your bookmarks for future reference. Sitepoint also recently published an article about Apache's mod_rewrite module that has some good examples of its usage.…

• Four Cool Development Apps for OS X

  Author

  Ethan Poole

  Date

  Tue 21 Feb 2006 at 6:35

  Type

  Article

  OS X developers, if you are looking to break into web development or continue your saga, you are going to need certain applications to assist you. Learn about four cool development applications for OS X: Smultron, MAMP, GIMPshop, and Cyberduck. All free. All open source. All useful.

• MySQL Windows Download Packages

  Author

  Ethan Poole

  Date

  Fri 18 Nov 2005 at 19:59

  Type

  Article

  Looking to install a database on your development server? MySQL for Windows has three different download packages. Which one do you use? Lowter editor, Ethan, gives you the lowdown on the MySQL download packages.

• Too Easy WAMP Setup

  Author

  Matt Oakes

  Date

  Sun 23 Oct 2005 at 13:36

  Type

  Article

  Have you setup a personal development server? If not, then this guide is for you! Easily setup a WAMP on your computer, using Apache 2, PHP 5, and MySQL 4. Make more use of your Windows computer today! Make server setup Too Easy!

• Mod_Rewrite for Search Engines 101

  Author

  Ethan Poole

  Date

  Tue 3 May 2005 at 16:56

  Type

  Article

  Search engines are a very important aspect in marketing a website. Dynamic websites face numerous challenges with search engines. Learn how to fix this using Apache's mod_rewrite module.

• Custom Error Pages

  Author

  Ethan Poole

  Date

  Sun 30 Jan 2005 at 7:39

  Type

  Article

  Create custom error pages for your website using an Apache .htaccess file and a simple PHP file.