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Introduction> Introduction # By default, Redux’s actions are dispatched synchronously, which is a problem for any non-trivial app that needs to communicate with an external API or perform side effects. Redux also allows for middleware that sits between an action being dispatched and the action reaching the reducers.

Introduction> Introduction # So far in our How To Code in Go series, you have used the command go run to automatically compile your source code and run the resulting executable.

The author selected The FreeBSD Foundation to receive a donation as part of the Write for DOnations program. Introduction> Introduction # Over the past few years, Docker has become a frequently used solution for deploying applications thanks to how it simplifies running and deploying applications in ephemeral containers.

Introduction> Introduction # Redis is an open source key-value data store, using an in-memory storage model with optional disk writes for persistence. It features transactions, pub/sub, and automatic failover, among other functionality.

Status: Deprecated> Status: Deprecated # This article covers a version of Ubuntu that is no longer supported. If you are currently operate a server running Ubuntu 12.04, we highly recommend upgrading or migrating to a supported version of Ubuntu:

Introduction> Introduction # The localStorage and sessionStorage objects, part of the web storage API, are two great tools for saving key/value pairs locally. Using localStorage and sessionStorage for storage is an alternative to using cookies and there are some advantages:

Introduction> Introduction # Apache Tomcat is a web server and servlet container that is used to serve Java applications. Tomcat is an open source implementation of the Java Servlet and JavaServer Pages technologies, released by the Apache Software Foundation.

Introduction> Introduction # JavaScript is a prototype-based language, meaning object properties and methods can be shared through generalized objects that have the ability to be cloned and extended. This is known as prototypical inheritance and differs from class inheritance.

Introduction> Introduction # Want to access the Internet safely and securely from your smartphone or laptop when connected to an untrusted network such as the WiFi of a hotel or coffee shop?

Introduction> Introduction # Getting your Linux server running can be a troubling experience for beginners, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. We have a number of articles written in our community that go over the basics of getting set up on a server.

Introduction> Introduction # Node is a run-time environment that makes it possible to write server-side JavaScript. It has gained widespread adoption since its release in 2011. Writing server-side JavaScript can be challenging as a codebase grows due to the nature of the JavaScript language: dynamic and weak typed.

Status: Deprecated> Status: Deprecated # This article covers a version of Ubuntu that is no longer supported. If you are currently operate a server running Ubuntu 12.04, we highly recommend upgrading or migrating to a supported version of Ubuntu:

Fonts on a website can easily become a large part of the total bundle size that browsers have to download before being able to display a page in its final look and form.

Introduction> Introduction # Date and time are a regular part of our everyday lives and therefore feature prominently in computer programming. In JavaScript, you might have to create a website with a calendar, a train schedule, or an interface to set up appointments.

Introduction> Introduction # Chef is a configuration management system designed to allow you to automate and control vast numbers of computers in an automated, reliable, and scalable manner. In previous tutorials, we have looked at some common Chef terminology and discussed how to install a Chef server, workstation, and nodes (with Chef 12 or Chef 11).

Introduction> Introduction # When you spin up a new server, a default account is created called root. This user has full system access and should be used only for administrative tasks.

Introduction> Introduction # The Apache HTTP server is the most widely-used web server in the world. It provides many powerful features, including dynamically loadable modules, robust media support, and extensive integration with other popular software.

Introduction> Introduction # Nextcloud, a fork of ownCloud, is a file sharing server that permits you to store your personal content, like documents and pictures, in a centralized location, much like Dropbox.

Introduction> Introduction # SSL certificates are used within web servers to encrypt the traffic between server and client, providing extra security for users accessing your application. Let’s Encrypt provides an easy way to obtain and install trusted certificates for free.

Introduction> Introduction # While working in a server environment, you’ll spend a lot of your time on the command line. Most likely, you’ll be using the bash shell, which is the default of most distributions.