A Random Static

We took a course last semester by the title “Web Essentials”.  We were introduced to HTML, Javascript, PHP programming, Apache and MySQL servers.  In fact, I’ve included the description of the course straight out of the SAIT.ca website:

Web Essentials will introduce learners to web technology and the skills required to build a complete web application. The course will focus on the installation, configuration, and use of web and database servers in Linux and Windows operating system environments, as a platform for developing web applications. Learners will develop skills by building client-side and server-side components through hands-on labs and project work.

Not a completely horrible description, yeah?  We learned quite a bit about those technologies; at least those of us will little practical experience learned quite a bit.  What it doesn’t say above is that we concentrated on HTML and PHP.  This site runs on WordPress which, in turn, runs on PHP. This is where it gets fun. (continue reading…)

I’ve been thinking about this topic for a while now. When I first started posting stuff up on this website my intention had been to use it as a personal whiteboard; somewhere I could post the things that were on my mind or perhaps something I’d learned in school but wanted to spend a little more time thinking about. (continue reading…)

After having wrestled with the installation of WordPress and ensuring it’s secure as it can be on the platform I’ve chosen to host it on, I get word that a new version has been released. Imagine my frustration at having my installation exactly the way I want it only to require an update.

It’s a security release, no less, that fixes a cross site scripting attack. So I’m torn between my laziness to upgrade the software package and my inherent geekness to have all systems I deal with as secure as possible.

I know I’ll end up upgrading shortly but I’ll procrastinate as long as I can.

It’s an Internet tradition. Who am I to ignore such importance.

I have not used this site since the beginning of last year. As you may or may not know I’ve gone back to school for a technical diploma in Software Development. The first semester felt like a waste of time whereas the second required a great deal of concentration and 3 AM study sessions. A lesson well learned and remembered for the upcoming semester.

Sometime in the past week, my hosting account with TopHostingCenter.com was hacked. Not their fault at all as the password I used for this particular account was insecure. The two domains I host were defaced and some script kiddie left a message. Big whoop. No great loss. So I start again…