Building a simple customer management system in PHP with MySQL

In a world buzzing with distractions, maintaining focus and productivity can feel like trying to catch a greased pig. Whether it’s the relentless ping of notifications, the lure of social media, or the temptation to procrastinate, staying on task requires a solid strategy. One technique that has stood the test of time for its simplicity and...

One of my recent projects involved coding a simple .NET app that signs PDFs in bulk using Proxkey digital signature. These purchased CA verified digital signatures, like eMudhra and Proxkey, typically come with their own custom apps which can digitally sign PDFs. You can even use software like Adobe Reader for this purpose. However, the...

One of my recent projects involved creating a Node.js script that acts as a gateway or middleware, capturing messages from an MQTT broker and relaying (streaming) them on the HTTP side via GET requests. Similarly, it should also handle POST requests from the HTTP side and publish them to the corresponding broker on the respective topic. Why use...

When businesses decide to implement an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, the focus often zeroes in on the initial price tag. However, the true cost of ERP implementation extends far beyond the upfront investment. Hidden costs can significantly impact the overall budget and success of the project. In this article, we will delve into the...

Extracting text from a PDF is usually straightforward when it’s in English and doesn’t have embedded fonts. However, once those assumptions are removed, it becomes challenging to use basic python libraries like pdfminer or pdfplumber. Last month, I was tasked with extracting text from a Gujarati-language PDF and importing data fields such as...