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Falkens Maze Development

Welcome to my website where I share my development journey. It all started in 1996 when I built a basic HTML website for the company that I worked for. Although I briefly left the computer industry, I continued to build websites as a hobby. One day, I wanted to create a login system for a web page without using file-based software, so I searched for alternatives to ASP.Net and found a LAMP book. Using my qBasic knowledge from the 80s, I quickly learned PHP for the server-side scripting and MySQL as the database backend. My first real PHP program was a Jeopardy game for a class project. Over time, I transitioned from building website templates to creating them with CMS's that allowed clients to manage their own content without coding knowledge. After finding WordPress and its community, I made the choice to use this CMS in the long run. I take pleasure in developing plugins and customizing websites to meet my clients' needs. Browse my website to discover code snippets and other resources that have helped me become a better coder.

Falkens Maze Blog

June 8, 2023
Exploring Backend Development: Languages, Frameworks, and Technologies

Backend development is an integral element of modern software systems. This largely invisible yet vital component orchestrates behind the scenes, powering websites or applications to run smoothly and efficiently. It manages tasks ranging from implementing business logic, manipulating data, to configuring servers. This article will serve as a guide to the realm of backend development, […]

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June 5, 2023
Frontend Development Best Practices: Optimizing Performance and User Experience

Frontend development plays a vital role in any web project. A well-designed frontend not only makes your website attractive but also enhances usability, functionality, and user satisfaction. This article provides insights into best practices in frontend development that optimize both performance and user experience. 1. Prioritize Performance A slow website is a big turn-off for […]

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June 1, 2023
The Fundamentals of Web Development: A Beginner's Guide

The digital age has made having a web presence non-negotiable for businesses, organizations, and individuals alike. At the heart of this transformation is web development, a critical skill set in today's interconnected world. This article provides a beginner's guide to the fundamentals of web development. What is Web Development? Web development is the process of […]

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Code Snippets

Enqueuing Styles or Scripts in WordPress

Code Snippet | WordPress | PHP | Web Coding

Knowing how to enqueue style files or script files is always essential when it comes to customizing WordPress. Here you will find a way to do so in such a way that the query string is based on the last edited time of the file so that caching issues are minimized.

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Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Shortcode for Events

WordPress | Google | SEO | GA4

Here you will find a method of having an event tracked in your GA4.

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Chrome Extension: Website IP

Google | Chrome Extension

Useful Chrome extension that shows you the IP address of the website you are browsing as a box at the bottom of the window.

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