https://travis.media/https://travis.media/blog/what-are-ai-agent-skills-skill-md/https://travis.media/blog/what-are-ai-agent-skills-skill-md/Agent Skills and SKILL.md files are becoming one of the most useful ways to teach AI agents repeatable workflows. Here is what they are, what they are not, and how to create your first one.Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/model-context-protocol-mcp-explained/https://travis.media/blog/model-context-protocol-mcp-explained/MCP is the open standard that lets AI agents connect to external tools, data, and workflows. Here is the simple explanation developers need, with practical examples.Sun, 03 May 2026 11:45:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/what-is-spiffe-identity-standard-ai-agents/https://travis.media/blog/what-is-spiffe-identity-standard-ai-agents/Static API keys and long-lived secrets are dying out. SPIFFE is the open standard quietly replacing them, and it's quickly becoming the foundation for how AI agents prove who they are. Here's what SPIFFE actually is, broken down for any developer.Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/software-3-0-ai-changing-programming-karpathy/https://travis.media/blog/software-3-0-ai-changing-programming-karpathy/Andrej Karpathy's Software 3.0 idea explains why AI is not just another developer tool. It is a new programming layer built around prompts, context, agents, and human verification.Sat, 02 May 2026 13:30:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/vibe-coding-agentic-engineering-karpathy/https://travis.media/blog/vibe-coding-agentic-engineering-karpathy/Andrej Karpathy's move from vibe coding to agentic engineering is not just a naming update. It is a better way to think about building software with AI agents without dropping the quality bar.Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/omarchy-screenshot-clipboard-only/https://travis.media/blog/omarchy-screenshot-clipboard-only/Omarchy v3.4.0 changed screenshot behavior, but clipboard-only capture still works. Here’s how to restore Shift+Print with a custom Hyprland binding.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:05:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/running-openclaw-headless-mac/https://travis.media/blog/running-openclaw-headless-mac/A Raspberry Pi 4 can run OpenClaw, but barely. Here's how I migrated to a broken MacBook Pro and turned it into a headless OpenClaw server.Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/openclaw-skills-guide/https://travis.media/blog/openclaw-skills-guide/OpenClaw skills are one of the most underused features. Here's how they work, where they live, and the ones I actually use every day.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/ai-reading-list-2026-devs/https://travis.media/blog/ai-reading-list-2026-devs/If you're a developer and AI still feels fuzzy, these are the books I'm working through in 2026, in this exact order, to actually understand what's happening under the hood.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/switch-openclaw-claude-to-chatgpt/https://travis.media/blog/switch-openclaw-claude-to-chatgpt/Anthropic's TOS looks to block Claude OAuth tokens in OpenClaw. Here's how to switch to a ChatGPT/Codex subscription in about 5 minutes.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/top-selling-ai-courses-udemy/https://travis.media/blog/top-selling-ai-courses-udemy/The AI course market on Udemy is massive right now. Here are the 10 best-selling AI courses worth your time and money in 2026.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/openclaw-memory-qmd-guide/https://travis.media/blog/openclaw-memory-qmd-guide/Your OpenClaw bot keeps forgetting things between sessions. Here's how to fix it with QMD, a free, fully local memory search engine that adds semantic search without API keys or cloud services.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/go-1-26-whats-new/https://travis.media/blog/go-1-26-whats-new/Go 1.26 just dropped with a new garbage collector, expression-based `new()`, self-referential generics, goroutine leak detection, and a completely revamped `go fix`. Here's what matters and why.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/openclaw-device-token-mismatch/https://travis.media/blog/openclaw-device-token-mismatch/Getting 'unauthorized: device token mismatch' on OpenClaw? Here's the quick fix — your gateway token and service file token are out of sync.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/rybbit-best-google-analytics-alternative/https://travis.media/blog/rybbit-best-google-analytics-alternative/I switched from Google Analytics to Plausible to Rybbit, an open-source, privacy-friendly, cookieless analytics tool that finally gets it right. Here’s why Rybbit is the best Google Analytics alternative for developers.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:15:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/best-desk-microphone-for-ai-dictation/https://travis.media/blog/best-desk-microphone-for-ai-dictation/Voice dictation is taking over the developer workflow. The LA Times just called it a movement. Here's why you need a discreet desk microphone for talking to AI, and why the MXL AC-44 USB boundary mic is the perfect choice.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/custom-weather-module-waybar/https://travis.media/blog/custom-weather-module-waybar/Learn how to build a lightweight, custom weather widget for your Waybar status bar using the OpenWeatherMap API, curl, and jq. A step-by-step guide for Linux enthusiasts.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/install-davinci-resolve-omarchy-nvidia/https://travis.media/blog/install-davinci-resolve-omarchy-nvidia/DaVinci Resolve on Arch Linux is infamous for silent crashes and broken UI scaling, especially on Wayland. This post walks through the exact setup that finally got Resolve running reliably on Omarchy with an NVIDIA GPU.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/career-advice-anyone-feeling-stuck/https://travis.media/blog/career-advice-anyone-feeling-stuck/Feeling stuck in life or your career? I spent most of my 20s in replaceable jobs until a simple framework changed how I think about work and calling.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/open-url-in-new-tab-chrome-extension/https://travis.media/blog/open-url-in-new-tab-chrome-extension/Learn how to open a URL in a new tab automatically with this simple, open-source Chrome extension. No tracking, no bloat, just a clean redirect to your favorite page every time you open a new tab.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:15:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/pihole-v6-unbound-docker-compose-raspberry-pi/https://travis.media/blog/pihole-v6-unbound-docker-compose-raspberry-pi/Learn how to set up Pi-hole v6 with Unbound as a recursive DNS resolver on a Raspberry Pi 4 using Docker Compose. Block ads network-wide while maintaining privacy with your own DNS resolver.Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:06:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/install-omarchy-partition-dual-boot-windows/https://travis.media/blog/install-omarchy-partition-dual-boot-windows/Omarchy’s installer wipes entire disks by default. This guide shows how to manually install Omarchy on a single partition using Archinstall, with full disk encryption and a shared NTFS drive for dual-boot Windows setups.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/install-wezterm-omarchy-linux/https://travis.media/blog/install-wezterm-omarchy-linux/WezTerm not launching after installation on Omarchy Linux? Here's why the standard package doesn't work and how to install the working version from AUR.Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/set-default-terminal-omarchy-linux/https://travis.media/blog/set-default-terminal-omarchy-linux/Quick fix for setting your default terminal in omarchy Linux when xdg-terminal-exec picks the wrong one. One config file edit is all you need.Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:15:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/ghostty-ssh-unknown-terminal-error/https://travis.media/blog/ghostty-ssh-unknown-terminal-error/Getting "tput: unknown terminal xterm-ghostty" errors when SSH-ing into servers? Here is the simple one-line fix for Ghostty terminal.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/manage-dotfiles-with-gnu-stow/https://travis.media/blog/manage-dotfiles-with-gnu-stow/A simple, powerful workflow for managing any Linux dotfiles with GNU Stow. This guide walks you step-by-step through setting up a clean, scalable dotfiles system using a Ghostty config as the example.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:25:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/scaffold-uv-python-projects/https://travis.media/blog/scaffold-uv-python-projects/Stop repeating Python setup steps. uvmk is a tiny global CLI that scaffolds uv-based Python projects anywhere, plus zsh/PowerShell helpers that drop you into an activated venv instantly.Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/create-user-kubernetes-csr-roles/https://travis.media/blog/create-user-kubernetes-csr-roles/Create a Kubernetes user with client certificates and RBAC: generate a CSR, approve it, add kubeconfig creds, and bind least-privilege roles.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:12:57 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/perplexity-comet-ai-browser-future-of-browsing/https://travis.media/blog/perplexity-comet-ai-browser-future-of-browsing/Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser introduces a new way to browse the web, from passive search to AI-powered assistance. Learn what Comet does, the risks, and how to use it safely.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/install-kubernetes-raspberry-pi-5/https://travis.media/blog/install-kubernetes-raspberry-pi-5/Learn how to install Kubernetes on Raspberry Pi 5. This guide walks you through preparing your Pis with Ubuntu and networking, then building a Kubernetes cluster with kubeadm, complete with automation scripts.Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/ai-machine-learning-concepts-for-developers/https://travis.media/blog/ai-machine-learning-concepts-for-developers/Learn the top 10 AI and machine learning concepts every developer should know in 2025. From model parameters and quantization to RAG, inference, and guardrails, this guide breaks down the essentials for building AI-powered apps.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:44:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/buying-your-first-raspberry-pi-5/https://travis.media/blog/buying-your-first-raspberry-pi-5/Thinking of buying your first Raspberry Pi? This 2025 guide covers the Raspberry Pi 5, starter kits, custom builds, SSD vs SD card storage, and step-by-step setup for your first home server.Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/best-udemy-ai-courses/https://travis.media/blog/best-udemy-ai-courses/Looking for the best Udemy AI course in 2025? In this post, I will recommend my top three options for LLM engineering and AI Agents that you should enroll in this year.Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:54:58 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/astro-broken-links-validator/https://travis.media/blog/astro-broken-links-validator/Learn how to use Astro Link Validator to automatically validate links in your Astro framework site. Catch broken internal pages, missing assets, and bad external URLs during the build process to improve SEO, reliability, and user experience.Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/git-fetch-vs-pull/https://travis.media/blog/git-fetch-vs-pull/Learn the key differences between git fetch and git pull, with clear explanations and examples to help you choose the right command for your workflow.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/career-truths-tech-workers-ai-era/https://travis.media/blog/career-truths-tech-workers-ai-era/AI is reshaping tech careers. Here are six career truths every developer and tech worker should know to stay grounded and thrive in the AI era.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/ai-model-parameters-explained/https://travis.media/blog/ai-model-parameters-explained/What does it mean when an open source AI model has 2B, 7B, or 40B parameters? Learn how parameter count affects performance, hardware needs, and what developers and homelabbers should know before downloading and running these models.Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/ai-model-quantization-explained/https://travis.media/blog/ai-model-quantization-explained/Quantization makes it possible to run large AI models like 13B, 30B, and even 40B on consumer GPUs. Learn what quantization is, why it matters for homelabbers, and the benefits of using 4-bit or 8-bit models.Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/git-merge-vs-rebase/https://travis.media/blog/git-merge-vs-rebase/Learn the key differences between git merge and git rebase with practical examples. Understand pros, cons, and best practices to decide which one to use.Sat, 06 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/8-must-read-ai-tech-books/https://travis.media/blog/8-must-read-ai-tech-books/Discover the 8 best AI books for developers and software engineers in 2026 from machine learning foundations to LLM engineering and AI ethics.Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/squash-multiple-commits-with-rebase/https://travis.media/blog/squash-multiple-commits-with-rebase/A quick, step-by-step guide to squash multiple commits into one using Git rebase—plus safe force-push tips and recovery tricks.Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/claude-code-commands-developer-should-know/https://travis.media/blog/claude-code-commands-developer-should-know/Unlock the full potential of your coding workflow with Claude Code. This blog post dives into 15 essential Claude Code commands and features that every developer should master to enhance productivity, streamline tasks, and revolutionize their interaction with AI-powered development.Sat, 26 Jul 2025 13:08:24 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/nextcloud-aio-locally-no-domain/https://travis.media/blog/nextcloud-aio-locally-no-domain/Deploy Nextcloud AIO locally without buying a domain by using local DNS and Caddy for a self-signed HTTPS setup.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/networking-as-a-developer/https://travis.media/blog/networking-as-a-developer/Five essential networking principles that can transform your professional relationships and open doors to new opportunities. Learn how to connect effectively and nurture your network.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/tech-certifications-worth-it/https://travis.media/blog/tech-certifications-worth-it/Let's discuss the real value of tech certifications and how they can shape your career. Learn about the real reason why they are important.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/essential-apps-homelab-kubernetes/https://travis.media/blog/essential-apps-homelab-kubernetes/Discover the top 7 applications to enhance your home lab Kubernetes cluster. From security to management, these tools are essential for a robust environment.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/8-must-read-tech-books/https://travis.media/blog/8-must-read-tech-books/Let's look at the top eight tech books to elevate your skills and knowledge in 2026. Perfect for tech enthusiasts and IT professionals.Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/8-essential-rules-learning-to-code-2025/https://travis.media/blog/8-essential-rules-learning-to-code-2025/Discover eight essential rules for learning to code in 2025. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this guide provides valuable insights into the coding landscape amidst AI advancements.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:09:24 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/installing-postgres-bitnami-helm-chart/https://travis.media/blog/installing-postgres-bitnami-helm-chart/A step-by-step guide to deploying PostgreSQL in Kubernetes using Bitnami's trusted Helm chart.Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:13:25 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/ingressroute-multiple-paths/https://travis.media/blog/ingressroute-multiple-paths/Learn how to configure a Traefik IngressRoute with multiple paths and compare it with a standard Kubernetes Ingress setup.Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:13:25 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/new-grad-software-engineers/https://travis.media/blog/new-grad-software-engineers/Complete 2025 guide for new grad software engineers: 6 proven strategies to land your first tech job, navigate AI concerns, and build a layoff-proof career.Sat, 26 Oct 2024 11:43:58 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/local-by-flywheel-error-hosts/https://travis.media/blog/local-by-flywheel-error-hosts/Let's look at how to fix the 'Could not update hosts file' error in Local by Flywheel on Mac M2 and M3 machines. We have the solution.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:43:58 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/top-5-rust-books/https://travis.media/blog/top-5-rust-books/Let's explore the top 5 Rust books to master the language and ecosystem. From beginner guides to advanced topics, find the perfect resource for your Rust learning journey.Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:52:17 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/ai-web-scraping-tools/https://travis.media/blog/ai-web-scraping-tools/Let's look at the best AI web scraping tools for efficient data collection. Streamline your process and gain valuable insights with these innovative solutions.Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:26:03 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/javascript-interview-questions/https://travis.media/blog/javascript-interview-questions/Master the top 10 JavaScript interview questions with detailed explanations and code examples. Boost your confidence and ace your next technical interview!Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:22:39 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/essential-web-development-tools/https://travis.media/blog/essential-web-development-tools/Let's look at 12 essential web development tools that every developer needs to streamline their workflow, enhance productivity, and build high-quality websites and applications efficiently.Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/why-rust/https://travis.media/blog/why-rust/Explore 12 compelling reasons why Rust is becoming essential for developers in 2025. Learn about its safety, performance, and growing ecosystem in this comprehensive guide.Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:07:23 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/9-saas-apps/https://travis.media/blog/9-saas-apps/Discover 9 profitable SaaS apps you could build today. Learn how to turn your programming skills into income and explore real-world examples of successful developer-entrepreneurs.Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/navigating-tech-downturn/https://travis.media/blog/navigating-tech-downturn/Survive tech layoffs and land your next developer role with proven strategies. Learn to thrive after layoffs, leverage AI, boost your skills, and create new opportunities in the competitive tech job market.Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:53:07 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/docker-multi-stage-builds/https://travis.media/blog/docker-multi-stage-builds/Learn how multi-stage builds can drastically reduce Docker image sizes, enhancing performance, deployment speed, and security. This guide walks step-by-step through this techniqueFri, 04 Oct 2024 13:21:38 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/css-pulse-effect/https://travis.media/blog/css-pulse-effect/The pulse effect is a popular and eye-catching CSS animation that can draw attention to important elements on your webpage. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/zero-to-mastery-academy/https://travis.media/blog/zero-to-mastery-academy/Discover why Zero to Mastery Academy is the leading platform for starting your coding journey in 2025. Explore courses, reviews, and tips on mastering coding skills.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:16:50 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/5-steps-to-learn-react/https://travis.media/blog/5-steps-to-learn-react/React is one of the most popular front-end JavaScript libraries. Let's break down the essential steps to learn React in 2025.Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/larafast-review/https://travis.media/blog/larafast-review/In this article, we'll dive deep into Larafast and why it can save you many hours of development on your next startup idea.Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:13:25 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/long-term-career-strategies/https://travis.media/blog/long-term-career-strategies/Discover how strategic long-term thinking can transform your career and personal development. Learn the value of investing time wisely for a prosperous future.Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:13:25 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/5-reasons-laravel/https://travis.media/blog/5-reasons-laravel/In this article, I want to give 5 reasons why I think many more people are finding a newfound enjoyment or a re-found enjoyment in the Laravel ecosystem.Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:13:25 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/reset-your-coding-career-in-3-steps/https://travis.media/blog/reset-your-coding-career-in-3-steps/Let me give you a few tips for redefining or hitting reset on your coding career so that you can find clarity for the upcoming years.Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:13:25 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-survive-tech-layoffs/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-survive-tech-layoffs/In light of the tech layoffs over the past few years, here are five actionable steps to take in the unfortunate event that it happens to you.Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:13:25 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/40-lessons-about-life-from-a-40-year-old-developer/https://travis.media/blog/40-lessons-about-life-from-a-40-year-old-developer/In step with turning 43 this year, I've decided to share 40 Lessons about Life that I've learned as a 40-year-old developer.Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:12:57 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/call-github-actions-workflow-from-another-workflow/https://travis.media/blog/call-github-actions-workflow-from-another-workflow/Learn how to call a GitHub Actions workflow from another workflow using workflow_call trigger, jobs dependencies, and secrets inheritance with step-by-step examples.Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:12:57 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/review-of-voila-ai-assistant/https://travis.media/blog/review-of-voila-ai-assistant/While many people are chasing the latest and greatest in AI tools, many of us would benefit from ONE, simple tool that does it all! Today I want to share with you the tool that I use.Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:28:37 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/python-file-coding-challenge/https://travis.media/blog/python-file-coding-challenge/The first in the 'How would you code it' challenge. In this challenge, we'll write a script to delete duplicate files in a folder with Python.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:23:59 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/pass-any-azure-certification/https://travis.media/blog/pass-any-azure-certification/Ready to earn your first Azure certification in 2024? This complete guide covers everything you need to know to pass any Azure certification exam, from choosing the right cert to study strategies and exam tips.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:28:37 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/programming-is-not-enough/https://travis.media/blog/programming-is-not-enough/With all the new technologies out there, being a developer in the traditional sense is not enough. In this post, I want to share 7 additional skills that every programmer needs to know.Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:15:29 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/portfolio-project-checklist/https://travis.media/blog/portfolio-project-checklist/In this post, I'll share how I would create a solid portfolio of projects if I were learning to code all over again.Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:52:17 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/chatgpt-code-interpreter-plugin/https://travis.media/blog/chatgpt-code-interpreter-plugin/The ChatGPT Code Interpreter plugin was announced on July 6, 2023 and has caused quite the buzz. In this post, show you how to use it, discuss the impact it's making, and make a few AI predictions in the near future.Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:52:17 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/best-resource-learning-rust/https://travis.media/blog/best-resource-learning-rust/Discover the best online resource for learning Rust programming. Find out why Rust is worth learning and get expert recommendations for mastering this powerful language.Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:52:17 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/self-taught-developers-never-land-job/https://travis.media/blog/self-taught-developers-never-land-job/In this post, I'll discuss the big hurdle that self-taught developers have a hard time jumping when trying to transition into tech and then I'll give 5 practical tips to help you get through it. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:52:17 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/embed-google-drive-audio-html/https://travis.media/blog/embed-google-drive-audio-html/There may be times where you want to create an HTML audio tag but instead of storing the MP3 on your server, you want to reference it out of your Google Drive storage. In this post, I'll show you how to do it.Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:00:19 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/self-taught-developers-get-certified/https://travis.media/blog/self-taught-developers-get-certified/In this post, I'll share why, despite all the negativity toward IT certifications, self-taught developers SHOULD get certified to get ahead in their career.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:52:17 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/my-coding-story/https://travis.media/blog/my-coding-story/Here's an unedited, unscripted account of my journey of learning to code. From a non-traditional background, to the grind of learning the technology, I'll take you through it all up to the present day.Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/practical-uses-of-chatgpt-developer/https://travis.media/blog/practical-uses-of-chatgpt-developer/There are a lot of videos showing UNIQUE ChatGPT use cases and prompts, but how do we actually use it beneficially in our day-to-day tasks as developers, DevOps engineers, or IT professionals?Sat, 22 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/10-udemy-courses-developers/https://travis.media/blog/10-udemy-courses-developers/Discover the 10 best Udemy courses every developer needs in 2025. From JavaScript mastery to AWS certification, these hand-picked programming courses will accelerate your coding career.Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:44:32 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/learn-to-code-in-a-recession/https://travis.media/blog/learn-to-code-in-a-recession/With all of the tech layoffs and freezes happening, how do those learning to code expect to land jobs? In this post, I'll offer some tips to help you navigate through it.Sun, 06 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/ssh-into-minikube-vm/https://travis.media/blog/ssh-into-minikube-vm/In this post, you'll learn how to SSH into your Minikube VM using the minikube ssh command.Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/become-web-developer-from-scratch/https://travis.media/blog/become-web-developer-from-scratch/In this post, you'll learn to become a web developer from scratch including the exact courses needed, a precise timeline to follow, and practical, tips for success.Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/learn-to-code-with-meta-engineers/https://travis.media/blog/learn-to-code-with-meta-engineers/Meta just launched two brand new Professional Developer Certificates on Coursera that look promising and even include access to a 200+ employer job board upon completion to help you in your job search.Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/update-git-personal-access-token-origin/https://travis.media/blog/update-git-personal-access-token-origin/When your GitHub personal access token expires, it leaves you with an unauthenticated remote origin. In this post, I'll show you how to easily update your remote origin with your newly authenticated token.Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:21:38 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/become-a-software-engineer-six-months/https://travis.media/blog/become-a-software-engineer-six-months/Learning to code in six months is most definitely an achievable goal. In this post, I'll point you to a blueprint that will get you there.Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:54:32 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/use-bnb-in-remix-ide/https://travis.media/blog/use-bnb-in-remix-ide/Not everyone wants to use Ether in their smart contracts, yet the Remix IDE provides this option only. In this post, I'll show you how to actually use BNB instead and how to deploy your contract onto the Binance Smart Chain.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:44:32 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/retrieve-price-feed-smart-contract/https://travis.media/blog/retrieve-price-feed-smart-contract/Using Chainlink Data Feeds, you can retrieve the latest price of a crypto asset from your smart contract in real-time. In this post, I'll show you step-by-step how to retrieve price data in Solidity.Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:44:32 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/blockchain-development-for-developers/https://travis.media/blog/blockchain-development-for-developers/Where do you begin learning Blockchain development with the many tools out there? In this complete Blockchain guide for developers, I'll cover the exact tools you need with examples along the way, including a simple React app that interacts with the Blockchain itself.Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:44:32 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/pass-the-azure-az-104-certification/https://travis.media/blog/pass-the-azure-az-104-certification/An Azure Administrator Certification is a highly sought-after skill by IT companies these days. If you are looking to take the Azure AZ-104 Administrator exam this year, then here is the exact process and resources that I used to obtain it.Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:06:18 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/become-a-web-developer-without-a-degree/https://travis.media/blog/become-a-web-developer-without-a-degree/In this post, you'll learn how to become a Web Developer without a degree using just one resource. We'll look at that resource as well as tips to help you learn to code and change careers with success.Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:33:41 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/get-paid-more-as-a-software-developer/https://travis.media/blog/get-paid-more-as-a-software-developer/This tech industry is in a golden age and demand for software developers continues to grow. These 4 tips will show you how you can get paid more as a software developer.Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:25:41 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/favorite-udemy-python-courses-top-5/https://travis.media/blog/favorite-udemy-python-courses-top-5/In this post, we'll look at 5 of the best Udemy Python Courses of 2021 for those looking to either learn Python or to take their Python skills to the next level.Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:16:59 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/navigating-s3-using-aws-sdk-for-javascript/https://travis.media/blog/navigating-s3-using-aws-sdk-for-javascript/In this post, we'll look at how to navigate S3 using the AWS SDK for Javascript and a build a simple practical project to demonstrate with examples.Mon, 20 Dec 2021 19:08:39 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/setup-aws-cross-account-s3-access/https://travis.media/blog/setup-aws-cross-account-s3-access/In this post, you'll learn how to set up AWS Cross Account S3 Access so that you can retrieve or upload files across accounts with a Lambda function. You'll also learn how to assume roles and create a Trust relationship in order to do so.Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:18:11 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-use-firebase-with-react/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-use-firebase-with-react/Firebase v9 takes a modular approach which is different from previous versions. In this post, I'll show you how to use Firebase v9 with React including setup, auth, and CRUD examples.Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:44:16 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/do-i-need-to-know-math-to-code-self-taught-programmer/https://travis.media/blog/do-i-need-to-know-math-to-code-self-taught-programmer/Teaching yourself to code? How much math do you need to know to have a successful career? In this article, I'll answer that as well as provide resources for you to fill the gaps.Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:21:38 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-use-github-copilot-vscode/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-use-github-copilot-vscode/Learn how to use GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code. This extension with its new AI Technology literally writes code for you based on your instruction. In this tutorial, we'll test it out.Tue, 02 Nov 2021 12:15:29 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-create-react-app-net-api-vscode/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-create-react-app-net-api-vscode/In this tutorial, we'll create a React App with a .NET API Backend. We'll also utilize Entity Framework Core for our ORM and Postgres as the database.Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:05:22 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/5-steps-for-learning-react-js-in-2022/https://travis.media/blog/5-steps-for-learning-react-js-in-2022/Planning on learning React JS in 2022? This React JS roadmap will take you from absolute beginner to industry-ready in 2022.Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:33:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/react-hook-form-controller-examples/https://travis.media/blog/react-hook-form-controller-examples/React Hook Form has a Controller component that allows you to use your third-party UI library components with its hook and custom register. In this post, we'll look at a handful of examples of how to use the Controller component with various libraries like AntD and Material UI.Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:23:40 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/top-5-resources-for-learning-golang-beginner-advanced/https://travis.media/blog/top-5-resources-for-learning-golang-beginner-advanced/In this post, I'll share my top 5 resources for learning Golang. Whether you are new and looking for a basic Golang tutorial, or advanced looking to go deeper, you're sure to find a solid resource here.Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:52:17 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/cloudways-review-and-tutorial-managed-wordpress/https://travis.media/blog/cloudways-review-and-tutorial-managed-wordpress/Cloudways is a very affordable, managed, multi-cloud hosting platform for PHP sites (including WordPress). In this post, I'll discuss why I recommend it, the benefits, as well as a tutorial of how to get your site set up on CloudWays.Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:01:27 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/kubernetes-service-accounts-complete-guide-for-beginners/https://travis.media/blog/kubernetes-service-accounts-complete-guide-for-beginners/Kubernetes Service Accounts provide identities for services that run in a pod. In this complete guide, we'll cover service accounts basics, RBAC permissions, as well as how they work with third-party apps.Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:13:25 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-configure-csharp-aws-sdk-credentials/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-configure-csharp-aws-sdk-credentials/The AWS SDK for C# allows you to easily configure credentials in your application. Learn how to include these in your project to authenticate with this practical, hands-on tutorial.Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:16:09 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-use-csharp-aws-sdk-documentation/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-use-csharp-aws-sdk-documentation/The C# AWS SDK is a complete set of libraries that allow you to develop applications that interact with Amazon Web Services. This article will provide you with the real-world examples needed to set up and use this AWS SDK in your next C# project.Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:00:19 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-run-csharp-in-vscode/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-run-csharp-in-vscode/While many developers use Visual Studio for C# development, I still VSCode. In this post, I'll show you how to run C# code in VSCode, as well as create a project, run the code, debug and compile it.Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:28:37 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/top-12-oh-my-zsh-themes-for-productive-developers/https://travis.media/blog/top-12-oh-my-zsh-themes-for-productive-developers/Discover my top 12 Oh My Zsh themes for developers. Learn how to install and customize your terminal with these powerful, productivity-enhancing theme options.Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:27:07 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/kpibees-review-powerful-google-sheets-addon/https://travis.media/blog/kpibees-review-powerful-google-sheets-addon/KPIBees is a powerful add-on for Google Sheets that allows you to easily retrieve data from many sources like Google Analytics, YouTube, MongoDB etc. and have that data neatly populated in a spreadsheet. In this post, we'll look at KPIbees in depth including a few hands-on examples.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:03:22 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-find-freelance-work-online-web-developer/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-find-freelance-work-online-web-developer/Are you interested in finding freelance work online, but not sure where to find it? This article will show you the best way to find freelance work online as a web developer from my own personal freelancing experience.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:41:45 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/where-i-find-working-coupon-codes-for-udemy/https://travis.media/blog/where-i-find-working-coupon-codes-for-udemy/If you're a Udemy user, you know that there are always coupons for Udemy courses floating around the web. This article will show you where to find working coupon codes and promo codes to save on your Udemy course purchases, every time.Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:24:17 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-use-subcommands-in-cobra-go-cobra-tutorial/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-use-subcommands-in-cobra-go-cobra-tutorial/Cobra is a powerful command line package for Golang. In this Cobra tutorial we'll look at how to use commands and subcommands as we build out a CLI called remindercli.Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:23:59 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/top-20-mac-apps-for-developers-and-productive-programmers/https://travis.media/blog/top-20-mac-apps-for-developers-and-productive-programmers/Discover the top 20 MacBook developer tools and apps for programmers and content creators. Boost productivity with essential Mac development tools for coding, content creation, and project management.Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:43:58 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/pulumi-aws-create-lambda-sns/https://travis.media/blog/pulumi-aws-create-lambda-sns/Learn how to use the Pulumi platform with AWS in this complete, ste-by-step guide. This tutorial will walk you through setting up a Pulumi stack, getting familiar with the API, and deploying and managing AWS infrastructure using Pulumi.Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:29:50 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/clusterrolebinding-with-service-account-all-namespaces/https://travis.media/blog/clusterrolebinding-with-service-account-all-namespaces/ClusterRoleBinding is a powerful feature of Kubernetes RBAC that allows you to grant permissions cluster-wide in all namespaces. Let's learn how to use this with a ServiceAccount.Sat, 04 Sep 2021 14:19:20 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/developing-aws-lambda-functions-locally-vscode/https://travis.media/blog/developing-aws-lambda-functions-locally-vscode/In this article, I want to share the approach I use regularly to develop AWS Lambda functions (and other serverless projects) locally in VS Code using the benefits of AWS's secret sauce, SAM.Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:36:20 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/grovemade-desk-pad-home-office/https://travis.media/blog/grovemade-desk-pad-home-office/I just added the Grovemade desk pad and Grovemade desk shelf to my home office and couldn't be more impressed. In this post, I want to share why a desk pad such as Grovemade's makes a difference and how it transformed my home office.Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:16:02 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/pulumi-tutorial-automate-kubernetes-operations/https://travis.media/blog/pulumi-tutorial-automate-kubernetes-operations/Learn how to use the Pulumi platform with Kubernetes in this complete guide. This tutorial will walk you through setting up a Pulumi stack, deploying and managing infrastructure using Kubernetes, and using the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) resources.Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:38:30 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/change-career-to-software-engineer/https://travis.media/blog/change-career-to-software-engineer/Can you change careers and become a software engineer in 2022? Is this still a realistic goal? Absolutely, yes. In this post, I'll share with you three paths you could take to get you there.Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:56:12 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/dynamodb-crud-examples-with-boto3-python/https://travis.media/blog/dynamodb-crud-examples-with-boto3-python/I recently completed a project where I had to interact with DynamoDB via boto3 (AWS SDK for Python). In this article, we'll create a simple DynamoDB database and go over how to create, read, update, and delete using python and boto3.Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:10:21 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/what-age-should-you-stop-coding/https://travis.media/blog/what-age-should-you-stop-coding/Stack Overflow reports that 83% of developers fall within the 18-44 age range. What happens after 44? Do people stop coding? In this article, we'll look at what age you should probably stop coding and whether that's even a good idea.Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:02:20 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/stay-in-demand-aging-developer/https://travis.media/blog/stay-in-demand-aging-developer/Turning 40 this year gave me a lot to think about in regards to my own software career and more specifically how to stay in demand as I continue to age in this fast-paced industry. In this article, we'll look at six suggestions.Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:05:21 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/speed-up-loading-embedded-videos/https://travis.media/blog/speed-up-loading-embedded-videos/With 'lite' embeds you can load your YouTube or Vimeo embedded videos up to 224x faster. This not only increases page speed, but makes your website much more enjoyable.Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:05:21 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/why-i-switched-from-ghost-cms-to-hugo/https://travis.media/blog/why-i-switched-from-ghost-cms-to-hugo/I just moved my blog from Ghost CMS over to Hugo, an open-source static site generator. In this article, I'll explain why (especially in light of just moving to Ghost a year ago).Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:02:54 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/favorite-udemy-course-of-2021-as-a-software-developer/https://travis.media/blog/favorite-udemy-course-of-2021-as-a-software-developer/In this post, I want to share the best Udemy course in 2021 for Software DevelopersThu, 22 Jul 2021 17:15:55 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/top-10-oh-my-zsh-plugins-for-productive-developers/https://travis.media/blog/top-10-oh-my-zsh-plugins-for-productive-developers/Discover my top 10 Oh My Zsh plugins to boost your productivity as a developer. Learn how to streamline your workflow and enhance your terminal experience.Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:30:22 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/automate-your-mornings-with-logic-apps/https://travis.media/blog/automate-your-mornings-with-logic-apps/In this post, we'll be using Azure Logic Apps to automate our mornings. We'll take all the info that we look up in the mornings and have it sent to us automatically via a text message.Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:44:54 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-update-wordpress-plugins-when-theres-no-staging-site-or-backup/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-update-wordpress-plugins-when-theres-no-staging-site-or-backup/A client asks you to update all their plugins, but there's no staging site to work to assure nothing breaks. How do you properly update their plugins in a safe manner?Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:29:41 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-stay-excited-and-fulfilled/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-stay-excited-and-fulfilled/Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:41:59 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-upgrade-git-on-rhel7-and-centos7/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-upgrade-git-on-rhel7-and-centos7/Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 (RHEL7) comes with git 1.8. And git 1.8 is old and unusable in most situations. So how you do upgrade it. Well, with this script of course.Thu, 21 May 2020 19:31:05 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/learning-to-code-is-easy-heres-why-many-fail/https://travis.media/blog/learning-to-code-is-easy-heres-why-many-fail/Learning to code is EASY! But there are many who fail. How can these two both be true? Fri, 15 May 2020 18:47:48 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/learn-docker-in-one-hour-from/https://travis.media/blog/learn-docker-in-one-hour-from/In this video, we'll take a fun dive into Docker, learn some definitions, dockerize some apps, push them to Docker Hub, and deploy them to Digital Ocean.Wed, 13 May 2020 12:59:13 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/first-developer-job-10-things-you-should-know/https://travis.media/blog/first-developer-job-10-things-you-should-know/So you've landed your first developer job .... or perhaps you've already started it. Here are 10 things you should know to help you succeed.Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:32:45 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/best-web-development-courses-on-udemy/https://travis.media/blog/best-web-development-courses-on-udemy/Udemy is still one of my favorite sites to level or learn something new. In this post, I'll open up my account and share what I think are the Best Web Development Courses on Udemy, by language.Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:46:06 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/find-developer-jobs-online/https://travis.media/blog/find-developer-jobs-online/Landing that first developer job can be hard, but knowing the right places to look can help. Here are the top 8 places to find developer jobs online.Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:27:05 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/manage-docker-easily-with-vs-code/https://travis.media/blog/manage-docker-easily-with-vs-code/I manage Docker tasks almost exclusively using VS Code. I can visualize my Docker images, containers, etc., and can run all commands, one-click, with it. Here's how.Sun, 26 Jan 2020 15:00:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/everyone-seems-smarter-than-you/https://travis.media/blog/everyone-seems-smarter-than-you/Junior developer, do you ever feel like everyone in the room seems smarter than you? Other developers are breezing through the day while you're sweating bullets? Let's discuss.Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:07:58 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/automate-psql-password/https://travis.media/blog/automate-psql-password/Password prompts really put a damper on automation. In this post, I want to show you how to automate the psql password so you can run Postgres commands in a scripting environment.Tue, 21 Jan 2020 12:05:13 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/create-uptime-monitor-for-ghost/https://travis.media/blog/create-uptime-monitor-for-ghost/It's very important that you know if your site goes down. In this post, I'll show you how to create an uptime monitor for Ghost (or any other service).Fri, 10 Jan 2020 21:31:07 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/5-tips-junior-web-developer-growth/https://travis.media/blog/5-tips-junior-web-developer-growth/It's a brand new year with new opportunities. In this post, I want to share with you 5 tips for junior web developer growth in 2021.Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:39:12 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/add-ads-txt-to-a-ghost-blog/https://travis.media/blog/add-ads-txt-to-a-ghost-blog/If you are looking to add an ads.txt to a Ghost Blog on platforms such as Digital Ocean, there are few minor adjustments you must make. I'll show you how to do it in this tutorial.Fri, 03 Jan 2020 12:11:02 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-find-your-godaddy-nameserver-ip-address/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-find-your-godaddy-nameserver-ip-address/When setting custom Nameservers for GoDaddy domains, an IP Address is required for each. In this article, I'll show you how to easily locate that IP Address.Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:41:45 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/get-the-primary-category-of-a-post/https://travis.media/blog/get-the-primary-category-of-a-post/In light of WordPress's primary category feature, we sometimes just want to just retrieve that one primary category, not a list of all. In this post, I'll show you how to get the primary category of a post only.Sun, 22 Dec 2019 11:28:35 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/find-freelance-work-as-a-web-developer/https://travis.media/blog/find-freelance-work-as-a-web-developer/There are many ways that new freelance web developers can find work, but in this video I want to suggest what I think is the #1 method to find freelance work as a web developer.Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:37:43 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/make-steady-money-hosting-websites-for-clients/https://travis.media/blog/make-steady-money-hosting-websites-for-clients/Hosting websites for clients is easy. You just need a process. In addition, it provides a steady stream of income to an often feast or famine freelance cycle.Mon, 02 Dec 2019 07:35:33 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/where-do-i-store-an-api-key-in-wordpress/https://travis.media/blog/where-do-i-store-an-api-key-in-wordpress/Where can I safely store an API Key in WordPress and not expose it to the public or in the code? In this post, I'll show you two ways.Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:13:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/best-resource-pass-your-aws-certification/https://travis.media/blog/best-resource-pass-your-aws-certification/An AWS Certification is a highly sought after skill these days. If you are looking to pass your AWS certification, then here is my #1 recommendation for you.Sat, 27 Jul 2019 15:06:18 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/best-skillshare-courses-for-web-developers-2019/https://travis.media/blog/best-skillshare-courses-for-web-developers-2019/Skillshare remains a top learning resource for web developers looking to level up. Here are the best Skillshare courses for web developers 2019.Tue, 23 Jul 2019 11:54:58 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/genesis-sample-theme-with-sass-gulp-a-nice-starter/https://travis.media/blog/genesis-sample-theme-with-sass-gulp-a-nice-starter/When people ask me about a good Genesis starter theme, I now answer exclusively with the Genesis Sample theme, with an added Sass & Gulp workflow. I'll share it with you in this post.Sat, 22 Jun 2019 19:27:23 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/overcome-imposter-syndrome/https://travis.media/blog/overcome-imposter-syndrome/I've overcome imposter syndrome for good as a developer. It no longer affects me. In this post I will share 4 things you must adopt to beat imposter syndrome once and for all.Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:17:53 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/successful-web-developer-on-upwork/https://travis.media/blog/successful-web-developer-on-upwork/In this video I'll walk you through my own personal Upwork profile and point out the things that I think will help you become a successful web developer on Upwork.Thu, 16 May 2019 07:00:49 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-set-up-slick-slider/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-set-up-slick-slider/The Slick Slider library is a solid option for displaying slideshows on your website and my go-to solution the majority of the time. In this post, I'll show you how to set it up for your next project.Mon, 13 May 2019 06:55:04 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-i-learned-ruby-on-rails-in-2-days/https://travis.media/blog/how-i-learned-ruby-on-rails-in-2-days/I have a new approach to growing as a software developer since starting my new job. Using this approach, I was able to pick up Ruby on Rails in 2 days.Sat, 27 Apr 2019 21:53:37 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/why-is-software-development-such-a-fulfilling-career/https://travis.media/blog/why-is-software-development-such-a-fulfilling-career/Here are three key reasons why I think Software Development is such a fulfilling career for many people. Tune inFri, 26 Apr 2019 07:07:23 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-i-learned-to-code-at-34/https://travis.media/blog/how-i-learned-to-code-at-34/Software development isn't just for people fresh out of college or people with college degrees. Anyone, at any age or circumstance, can learn and change careers and really, the course of their life.Wed, 24 Apr 2019 08:52:41 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/why-i-stopped-freelancing-became-employee-again/https://travis.media/blog/why-i-stopped-freelancing-became-employee-again/Just recently I stopped freelancing and became an employee again. Why did I decide to do this? … And what does this mean, if anything, for Travis.Media. Watch the video for a full explanation.Mon, 22 Apr 2019 06:44:53 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/wordpress-transients/https://travis.media/blog/wordpress-transients/Using WordPress transients to cache data can help to speed up your site's performance significantly. But how do we use them? Let's discuss it in this post.Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:57:48 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/ultimate-maps-free-alternative-to-google-maps/https://travis.media/blog/ultimate-maps-free-alternative-to-google-maps/In June of 2018, Google Maps became a pay-as-you-go platform. Depending on your purpose and usage, this may not be a beneficial investment for your business. In this post, I'll show you a solid, free alternative to Google Maps.Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:49:27 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/list-out-all-post-tags-alphabetized-indexed/https://travis.media/blog/list-out-all-post-tags-alphabetized-indexed/I recently was asked by a client to list out all post tags on a page, alphabetized and indexed. Her posts tags were ingredients to her recipes and would allow for an alternative way to search her site. Here's how it looks and the code to go along with it.Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:53:38 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/must-learn-front-end-javascript-framework-in-2019/https://travis.media/blog/must-learn-front-end-javascript-framework-in-2019/Planning to learn a new language or framework in 2019? Well, you may want to seriously consider a front end JavaScript framework or library. Here's why.Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:27:36 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/5-reasons-web-developer-stop-freelancing/https://travis.media/blog/5-reasons-web-developer-stop-freelancing/Sometimes a web developer will take a chance, step out as a freelancer, and be unsuccessful at it. At what point should they stop freelancing and consider becoming an employee again? Here are 5 reasons.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 05:59:04 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/paypal-button-variables-send-receive-data/https://travis.media/blog/paypal-button-variables-send-receive-data/Creating a Paypal button is pretty standard, but what if you want to send and receive Paypal button variables with it? Here are a few simple examples of how to do so using Paypal's Payment Data Transfer feature.Wed, 27 Feb 2019 07:12:53 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/display-ninja-forms-submissions-on-page-by-form-id/https://travis.media/blog/display-ninja-forms-submissions-on-page-by-form-id/We can display Ninja Forms submissions on a page with its own native code, without WP post_meta calls or writing SQL queries. Also, Ninja Forms has a nice Field Key field where we can label what we want our keys to be so that we can target only the specific data we need. Here's how.Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:23:03 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/udemy-revenue-share-make-profit/https://travis.media/blog/udemy-revenue-share-make-profit/Being an instructor on Udemy has its advantages as well as disadvantages in regard to Udemy Revenue Share. With most sales, you make at most 50% profit from it, often less. But there is one tactic you can put into practice to drastically increase that profit in your favor.Mon, 11 Feb 2019 06:44:45 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/run-lighthouse-chrome-extension-incognito/https://travis.media/blog/run-lighthouse-chrome-extension-incognito/To be sure you're getting accurate results when using the Lighthouse Chrome extension to audit your webpage, you'll need to run it in Incognito Mode. Why? Because the results are (often extremely) skewed by the other active extension used in the browser. In this article, I'll show you how to run it in the Incognito window.Sat, 02 Feb 2019 06:45:46 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/easily-secure-wp-config-file/https://travis.media/blog/easily-secure-wp-config-file/There are a number of ways to add better security to your WordPress site. Moving your wp-config PHP file out of the install is a great place to start. In this article, I'll show you two ways to do it.Wed, 30 Jan 2019 07:01:16 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-create-sticky-sidebar-ads-in-wordpress-no-plugin-needed/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-create-sticky-sidebar-ads-in-wordpress-no-plugin-needed/Sticky sidebar ads can be effective in WordPress, especially in long posts that leave much of the sidebar area empty. In this article, we'll use a little JavaScript to create this functionality without the need for a plugin.Mon, 28 Jan 2019 06:47:02 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/crayon-syntax-highlighter-abandoned-3-gutenberg-ready-alternatives/https://travis.media/blog/crayon-syntax-highlighter-abandoned-3-gutenberg-ready-alternatives/After 3 years without an update, the Crayon Syntax Highlighter for WordPress is no longer a reliable source. Here are 3 solid Gutenberg-friendly alternatives you should try.Wed, 23 Jan 2019 07:35:18 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/what-is-an-api-a-helpful-analogy-and-a-few-examples/https://travis.media/blog/what-is-an-api-a-helpful-analogy-and-a-few-examples/What is an API? Sometimes it can be hard to explain or even to understand the concept well. In this post, I want to share a very helpful analogy that I came across to help clear up the concept for you.Thu, 17 Jan 2019 07:01:15 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/what-programming-language-should-i-learn-ultimate-guide/https://travis.media/blog/what-programming-language-should-i-learn-ultimate-guide/If you are looking for a new language or framework to learn this year, you will have to begin with the simple question, What programming language should I learn in 2019? In this post, I want to give you two practical steps in helping you come to an accurate answer, and a few of my own opinions along the way.Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:49:52 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/a-winning-morning-routine-for-30-year-old-men/https://travis.media/blog/a-winning-morning-routine-for-30-year-old-men/After 30, life takes on a new seriousness not realized in your 20's. A winning morning routine can make the overall difference between someone who continually progresses in life and someone who remains stagnant. In this post, I want to discuss its importance as well as some practical steps to creating your very own winning morning routine.Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:12:57 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/10-vs-code-extensions-that-will-boost-your-productivity/https://travis.media/blog/10-vs-code-extensions-that-will-boost-your-productivity/In my last post I gave 10 VS Code shortcuts that you need to memorize in order to boost your coding productivity. In this post, I want to mimic that, but instead, provide 10 extensions that will serve to do the same.Wed, 09 Jan 2019 10:34:16 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/10-vs-code-shortcuts-to-memorize-that-will-boost-your-productivity/https://travis.media/blog/10-vs-code-shortcuts-to-memorize-that-will-boost-your-productivity/Boost your coding productivity with these 10 essential VS Code shortcuts. Master quick navigation, editing, search, and more. Become a VS Code ninja overnight!Mon, 07 Jan 2019 22:35:29 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/5-steps-to-become-a-freelance-web-developer-in-2019/https://travis.media/blog/5-steps-to-become-a-freelance-web-developer-in-2019/A major goal of many web developers is to step on their own, become their own boss, and ultimately a master of their own fate. In this post I'll give you 5 simple steps to become a freelance web developer, this year, in 2019!Sat, 05 Jan 2019 00:12:47 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/1-career-decision-for-web-developers-designers-start-a-blog-in-2019/https://travis.media/blog/1-career-decision-for-web-developers-designers-start-a-blog-in-2019/The biggest joy of my short freelancing career is actually not building websites, finding new clients, or even teaching. It's blogging! Listen to me: Start a Blog in 2019! Do it.Thu, 27 Dec 2018 14:51:33 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/practical-review-of-dubb-a-powerful-video-marketing-app/https://travis.media/blog/practical-review-of-dubb-a-powerful-video-marketing-app/Video marketing is not only the future, but the present. There is a new app called Dubb that I am thrilled to introduce. Read on for my review of Dubb and how I'm using it to change how I do email marketing.Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:39:21 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-can-anyone-learn-to-code-in-6-months-shouldnt-it-take-longer/https://travis.media/blog/how-can-anyone-learn-to-code-in-6-months-shouldnt-it-take-longer/There are hundreds of curriculums out there to help anyone learn to code and they all have different lengths: 12 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, etc. In this article, I'll explain why I think 6 months is the sweet spot, and why going longer may actually hinder your learning.Mon, 26 Nov 2018 09:59:43 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/my-wordpress-web-development-tools/https://travis.media/blog/my-wordpress-web-development-tools/I love reading about others' web development tools, processes, shortcuts, and all that good stuff. Thus, I decided to share about my own WordPress Web Development Tools as I think they've evolved quite a bit over time.Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:53:07 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/charge-premium-rates-on-upwork/https://travis.media/blog/charge-premium-rates-on-upwork/Tue, 06 Nov 2018 10:57:29 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/javascript-for-bulma-tabs/https://travis.media/blog/javascript-for-bulma-tabs/Sat, 20 Oct 2018 01:22:39 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/javascript-for-bulma-creating-a-modal/https://travis.media/blog/javascript-for-bulma-creating-a-modal/Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:19:49 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/understanding-the-javascript-reduce-method/https://travis.media/blog/understanding-the-javascript-reduce-method/Tue, 04 Sep 2018 22:45:25 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-change-the-open-graph-image-size-in-yoast/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-change-the-open-graph-image-size-in-yoast/Sat, 25 Aug 2018 14:57:35 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/mezzanine-tutorial-2018-build-a-blog-on-the-django-framework/https://travis.media/blog/mezzanine-tutorial-2018-build-a-blog-on-the-django-framework/Fri, 24 Aug 2018 11:18:20 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-add-and-remove-a-class-from-list-items-with-pure-javascript/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-add-and-remove-a-class-from-list-items-with-pure-javascript/Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:57:20 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-easily-style-a-select-dropdown/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-easily-style-a-select-dropdown/Fri, 13 Jul 2018 09:54:50 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/learning-to-code-later-in-life-am-i-too-old/https://travis.media/blog/learning-to-code-later-in-life-am-i-too-old/Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:05:38 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/simple-guide-gravity-forms-css/https://travis.media/blog/simple-guide-gravity-forms-css/Tue, 12 Jun 2018 10:36:03 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/your-cookie-plugin-isnt-doing-anything-how-to-fix-it/https://travis.media/blog/your-cookie-plugin-isnt-doing-anything-how-to-fix-it/Sat, 02 Jun 2018 10:16:50 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/vs-code-to-php-7-executable-not-found/https://travis.media/blog/vs-code-to-php-7-executable-not-found/Fri, 01 Jun 2018 09:29:24 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/thrive-architect-review-from-elementor-user/https://travis.media/blog/thrive-architect-review-from-elementor-user/I've been using Elementor Pro now for almost a year and I love having it in my blog arsenal. I've used it on about half of my blog posts and the majority of my pages mainly for extra decoration and efficiency. However, for a number of reasons listed below I decided to pick up Thrive Architect and try it out. Here is my Thrive Architect review.Wed, 30 May 2018 10:24:06 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-place-gdpr-checkboxes-in-wordpress/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-place-gdpr-checkboxes-in-wordpress/Tue, 22 May 2018 12:25:45 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-much-should-i-charge-for-freelance-web-development/https://travis.media/blog/how-much-should-i-charge-for-freelance-web-development/Tue, 08 May 2018 12:00:05 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/make-extra-money-on-upwork-while-learning-to-code/https://travis.media/blog/make-extra-money-on-upwork-while-learning-to-code/Tue, 01 May 2018 07:59:34 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-run-gulp-tasks-according-to-environment-production-or-development/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-run-gulp-tasks-according-to-environment-production-or-development/Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:45:12 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/find-your-specific-calling-web-based-business/https://travis.media/blog/find-your-specific-calling-web-based-business/Tue, 24 Apr 2018 10:09:06 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/10-valuable-lessons-learned-in-my-first-6-months-freelancing-full-time/https://travis.media/blog/10-valuable-lessons-learned-in-my-first-6-months-freelancing-full-time/In this post I will share 10 valuable lessons learned in my first 6 months freelancing full-time in hopes that it may benefit my readers looking to take the same path.Wed, 11 Apr 2018 11:16:00 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/the-one-thing-that-will-help-you-reach-your-coding-career-goals/https://travis.media/blog/the-one-thing-that-will-help-you-reach-your-coding-career-goals/What are your coding career goals? To learn to code and become a JavaScript developer in 1 year? To start a thriving, cutting-edge web agency? Whatever it is, if you fail to plan your steps you will find yourself sidetracked and distracted by every new course and program out there. In this post, I want to show you a framework to help you better reach your coding career goals.Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:47:35 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/key-features-of-visual-studio-code-that-coders-should-be-using/https://travis.media/blog/key-features-of-visual-studio-code-that-coders-should-be-using/Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:24:48 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/5-growth-stunting-habits-to-avoid-as-you-learn-to-code/https://travis.media/blog/5-growth-stunting-habits-to-avoid-as-you-learn-to-code/Are you learning to code at a good pace and making steady progress toward your goals, or are you running into roadblocks and setbacks that keep you feeling less confident of your career development? In this post you will discover 5 growth-stunting habits that you must avoid as you learn to code and progress as a new developer.Tue, 27 Feb 2018 09:31:53 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/10-actionable-steps-to-increase-website-traffic-turn-your-hobby-blog-into-profitable-business/https://travis.media/blog/10-actionable-steps-to-increase-website-traffic-turn-your-hobby-blog-into-profitable-business/Since the beginning of of this year I have been able to increase website traffic by 500%. This comes as a result of taking what had been largely a hobby blog, and transforming it into a purposeful, yet passionate, business. In this post, I want to show you how to do this for your own blog by providing 10 actionable steps to help you take your blog from hobby to profitable business.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 10:51:28 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/social-bee-review-the-all-in-one-social-media-tool/https://travis.media/blog/social-bee-review-the-all-in-one-social-media-tool/Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:07:19 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-file-taxes-when-freelancing-on-the-side-a-simple-guide/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-file-taxes-when-freelancing-on-the-side-a-simple-guide/Mon, 12 Feb 2018 09:11:26 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/best-music-to-listen-to-while-coding-my-top-2-choices/https://travis.media/blog/best-music-to-listen-to-while-coding-my-top-2-choices/Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:37:51 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/make-css-changes-without-any-coding-knowledge/https://travis.media/blog/make-css-changes-without-any-coding-knowledge/Wed, 07 Feb 2018 09:23:50 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/introducing-20-minute-methods-javascript/https://travis.media/blog/introducing-20-minute-methods-javascript/Sun, 04 Feb 2018 00:42:24 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/what-does-that-e-mean-javascript-jquery/https://travis.media/blog/what-does-that-e-mean-javascript-jquery/Thu, 01 Feb 2018 10:57:10 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/read-the-book-rework-breath-fresh-air/https://travis.media/blog/read-the-book-rework-breath-fresh-air/Wed, 31 Jan 2018 09:53:05 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/mindset-to-pass-your-next-coding-interview/https://travis.media/blog/mindset-to-pass-your-next-coding-interview/Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:27:43 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/4-best-udemy-courses-for-web-developers/https://travis.media/blog/4-best-udemy-courses-for-web-developers/Among all the talk of bootcamps, college degrees, nanodegrees, etc., there is a much, much more affordable alternative out there: Udemy.Fri, 26 Jan 2018 10:29:44 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/the-difference-between-a-parameter-and-an-argument/https://travis.media/blog/the-difference-between-a-parameter-and-an-argument/Tue, 23 Jan 2018 13:41:13 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/5-top-exercise-plans-for-coders-and-programmers-start-today/https://travis.media/blog/5-top-exercise-plans-for-coders-and-programmers-start-today/Discover 5 effective exercise plans for coders and programmers. Boost your physical health to enhance mental performance and coding success.Mon, 22 Jan 2018 09:37:37 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/learn-to-code-faster-by-understanding-these-3-concepts/https://travis.media/blog/learn-to-code-faster-by-understanding-these-3-concepts/It's been a little over a year now since I began to take coding seriously. I often think, What could I have done differently that would have helped me to learn to code faster?Thu, 18 Jan 2018 10:30:09 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/exclude-categories-from-a-specific-search-form-wordpress/https://travis.media/blog/exclude-categories-from-a-specific-search-form-wordpress/Mon, 08 Jan 2018 15:28:45 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-display-the-primary-category-for-a-product-or-post-in-wordpress-loop/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-display-the-primary-category-for-a-product-or-post-in-wordpress-loop/Sat, 30 Dec 2017 11:51:51 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/create-custom-checkbox-in-gravity-forms/https://travis.media/blog/create-custom-checkbox-in-gravity-forms/Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:18:58 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/strikethrough-text-beaver-builder-pricing-table/https://travis.media/blog/strikethrough-text-beaver-builder-pricing-table/Tue, 24 Oct 2017 09:33:46 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/the-best-invoicing-and-accounting-software-for-freelance-web-designers/https://travis.media/blog/the-best-invoicing-and-accounting-software-for-freelance-web-designers/Tue, 10 Oct 2017 11:14:18 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/4-reasons-why-every-web-developer-should-start-a-blog/https://travis.media/blog/4-reasons-why-every-web-developer-should-start-a-blog/What do you do when you get stumped on a coding predicament? Most of us jump to Google. And what comes up in the search results? Blogs! Blogs showing off new code. Blogs aimed on marketing the blogger. Blogs full of new experimentation. And blogs that aim to bring value back to the coding community. Thus, every Web Developer should start a blog.Mon, 18 Sep 2017 08:44:54 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/6-types-upwork-job-listings-you-should-skip/https://travis.media/blog/6-types-upwork-job-listings-you-should-skip/Let's look at 6 types of Upwork job listings you should avoid to save time and ensure success. Learn how to identify red flags and find the best freelance opportunities.Thu, 07 Sep 2017 09:09:24 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/how-to-make-an-item-grow-on-hover-with-css/https://travis.media/blog/how-to-make-an-item-grow-on-hover-with-css/Let's create a hover effect that makes items grow using CSS. Enhance your web design with this simple, step-by-step guide.Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:06:15 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/manually-update-a-wordpress-plugin-via-ftp/https://travis.media/blog/manually-update-a-wordpress-plugin-via-ftp/Thu, 31 Aug 2017 11:45:41 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/freelance-newbie-should-you-work-free-up-front/https://travis.media/blog/freelance-newbie-should-you-work-free-up-front/Wed, 12 Apr 2017 13:24:21 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/hate-your-job-hate-your-life/https://travis.media/blog/hate-your-job-hate-your-life/Fri, 07 Apr 2017 13:44:39 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/who-buys-the-wordpress-theme-developer-or-client/https://travis.media/blog/who-buys-the-wordpress-theme-developer-or-client/Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:12:51 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/first-2-freelance-clients/https://travis.media/blog/first-2-freelance-clients/Tue, 28 Mar 2017 12:17:38 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/after-being-outsourced-time-for-major-change/https://travis.media/blog/after-being-outsourced-time-for-major-change/Fri, 10 Mar 2017 17:26:03 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/should-i-learn-multiple-programming-languages-or-master-one/https://travis.media/blog/should-i-learn-multiple-programming-languages-or-master-one/Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:35:17 GMThttps://travis.media/blog/spark-child-interest-in-coding-with-silly-program/https://travis.media/blog/spark-child-interest-in-coding-with-silly-program/Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:01:20 GMT