The emotional toll of Agile: burnout in the name of agility

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...

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Modern development ecosystems thrive on code reusability, and packaging systems like PyPI for Python and Composer for PHP play a significant role in this narrative. With a simple command, developers can integrate a multitude of libraries, shaving hours off development time and leveraging the work of countless open-source contributors. However,...

In the ever-evolving world of web development, the ability to manage complex data structures efficiently is vital. JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) has become a standard for data exchange due to its lightweight format and ease of use. If you’re working with PHP and MySQL, understanding how to store and retrieve JSON data can greatly enhance the...

When dealing with vast amounts of data in PHP, the challenges are not just technical but strategic. Efficiently managing large datasets ensures that web applications remain fast, responsive, and user-friendly. In this guide, we’ll explore essential practices such as pagination, batch processing, and crafting efficient SQL queries. Why handling...