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Bits & Bytes Saga: The Nerdy Corner

Welcome to reliable.codes, your digital guide to the dynamic world of IT solutions. I’m Oliver Lippert, the coding enthusiast behind this space, ready to take you on a regular exploration of all things coding. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, I’m here to unravel the complexities, share insights, and sprinkle a dash of coding brilliance into the mix.

While reliable.codes is still in its early stages, expect a steady stream of fresh content that delves into coding techniques, shares anecdotes from the trenches of IT projects, and offers valuable insights. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting your coding journey, join me in this space where coding meets passion, and every post is an opportunity for personal discovery. Subscribe, bookmark, and let’s embark on this coding adventure together.

2025

Git - Distributed version control

·11 mins
Learn how to use Git for effective version control, track changes, and collaborate seamlessly. This guide covers essential Git commands and concepts - a perfect starting point.

What is a database transaction (using MySQL)?

·6 mins
Learn what database transactions are and when to use them. This guide explains the stability and reliability improvements that come with MySQL transactions, making it easy for developers and sysadmins to understand and implement.

How to connect PHP with MySQL

·5 mins
Discover how to easily integrate PHP with MySQL for efficient backend development. Ideal for developers, sysadmins, and self-hosters, this guide covers essential steps and best practices for managing and storing data cost-effectively.

My Structured Query Language (MySQL)

·51 mins
With a database you can store all your information that is needed in your project. First you define the structure of your data and how it relates to each other, you also can define some rules to ensure stored data is valid and finally the database will take over the heavy lifting for you. No matter if a small project with 10 information or complex systems with millions or billions of data entries.

PHP Hypertext Processor

··25 mins
Learn how to build dynamic web applications with PHP. From generating dynamic HTML to serving API requests and running background processes, PHP offers an easy entry point into backend development. Perfect for junior developers, system administrators, and self-hosters.

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

·7 mins
Discover how to efficiently upload multiple files of various sizes and types to remote storage using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). This guide covers both graphical and command-line FTP clients, making it perfect for developers, sysadmins, and self-hosters.

DNS changes in under 10 minutes

·2 mins
Discover how to accelerate DNS changes to under 10 minutes, minimizing downtime and optimizing your migration process. Perfect for developers, sysadmins, and self-hosters.

Domain Name System (DNS)

··6 mins
Discover how the Domain Name System (DNS) works and why it’s crucial for managing domain addresses. This guide covers DNS server hierarchy, zone files, entry types, and caching, making it an essential read for developers, sysadmins, and self-hosters.

2024

Node.js - JavaScript in Server Applications

··16 mins
Learn how to use Node.js to run JavaScript on the server side, from basic CLI applications to serving dynamic websites. Perfect for developers, sysadmins, and self-hosters.