How to Create and Use Bash Scripts
Set up a bash script and execute it from anywhere in the command line. Learn about basic bash syntax such as variables, loops, conditionals, and reading input.
Tania Rascia
Hi, I'm Tania! I'm a developer, designer, writer, and former chef. I document everything I learn, package it into easy-to-follow tutorials, and provide it on my website for free.
I love creating open-source projects from scratch. Primitive is my Sass/CSS framework, Laconia is my PHP MVC framework, and New Moon is my code syntax theme, available on VSCode, Atom, Sublime, Brackets, and Chrome DevTools. I also occasionally write for DigitalOcean and SitePoint.
"Tania writes extremely clear, concise tutorials that have the best ratio of learning to bullshit that I've encountered so far. It's no exaggeration to say that I wouldn't currently have a job in development without this site. So thanks for ruining my life, Tania." — Craig Lam, Web Developer
"I look forward to anything and everything you put out. You’re like an online programming coach!" — Jon Delbrugge, Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
Overview of SQL Commands and PDO Operations
A list of the most widely used commands and statements in Structured Query Language (SQL), and the equivalent PDO commands to utilize them.
How to Upload Files to a Server with Plain JavaScript and PHP
Learn how to upload files and images to a folder on your server via web forms with JavaScript and PHP.
Create a Simple CRUD Database App: Connecting to MySQL with PHP (Part 2: Update, Delete)
Learn how to modify and delete users in a PHP/MySQL app using prepared statements.
ES6 Syntax and Feature Overview
An introduction to ES6 syntax and features, such as classes, Promises, constants, and destructuring, with one-to-one comparisons to older versions of JavaScript.
Object Oriented Pattern: JavaScript Constructor Functions, ES6 Classes, and PHP Classes
A comparison of class instantiation and object inheritance with JavaScript ES5 constructor functions, JavaScript ES6 classes, and PHP classes.
Most Popular
The biggest crowd pleasers.
Create a Simple CRUD Database App: Connecting to MySQL with PHP (Part 1: Create, Read)
Learn how to set up a small database application in PHP without a framework. You will install a database, add new users, and filter through those users.
How to Use JSON Data with PHP or JavaScript
Learn what a JSON feed is, and how to extract its data with PHP, JavaScript, or jQuery.
Google Maps APIs for Multiple Locations
A tutorial on how to embed a Google Map into your website, and add multiple location markers with additional information.
What is Bootstrap and How Do I Use It?
The missing instruction manual on how to use Bootstrap, the CSS framework. Learn how the grid system works, and how to add your own styles.
Developing a WordPress Theme from Scratch
A tutorial walkthrough on how to turn any plain HTML website into a customizable website or blog.
Responsive Dropdown Navigation Bar
A tutorial on how to make a responsive navigation bar using Sass. The navigation will contain a dropdown field, and collapse into a hamburger menu on mobile.
My Thoughts
My life, observations, miscellaneous.
2017 into 2018
A review of my year in web development, travel, writing, music, learning, and life.
Whirlwind Tour of Europe
An account of my three month trip around Europe – the places I saw, the people I met, the things I learned.
Backpacking in Europe: Planning and Packing
A compilation of the steps I took to get ready for a long trip abroad.
How I Made a Career Change into Web Development
My personal story of the steps I took to discover what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, and how I became a web developer without getting a degree in the field.
Web Developers and Bloggers I Follow (2017)
A list of several influential bloggers and web developers that have inspired, encouraged, or helped me in my web development journey.
The Beginning of the Next Phase
Today is a pretty big day for me – it’s the last day of my first full-time web development job….
Beginner Resources
Click on a topic to go directly to an awesome introductory resource.
JavaScript/ES6
WordPress
Bootstrap
jQuery
Sass
Gulp
Git
JSON
Command line
PHP & MySQL
Node.js
Design
"Hi Tania, I just wanted to say that your tutorials are by far the best I've seen. Well written and well explained. Thank you for all your effort." — João Vilaça, Software Engineer