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Politics / Re: Akpabio Sacks Anietie Ekong Over 'Ghana Must Go' Bag (Photos) by GeoAfrikana(m): 10:18am On Jun 08, 2021
MuhMubRaj:

There is no difference between you and buhari
He is worse. Sabotage from within are the most dangerous.

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Crime / Re: 2 Arrested For Stealing ₦70,000 From Betting Shop In Imo (Photo) by GeoAfrikana(m): 7:41am On Jun 08, 2021
Sysdatek:
Small thread

Tribalism has already bathed here
Nairaland before cheap data had more sensible comments
Tuehh.. naija unity na for money sharing

undecided undecided
You're no different from them. You all only complain of tribalism when you're at the receiving end.
Family / Re: The Meaning Of "Next Of Kin" by GeoAfrikana(m): 2:31pm On Jun 02, 2021
Wondakind:
So what are banks using next of kin for?
The article hinted it. Banks use next of kin to know who they will hand over the dead person's money to. However, that doesn't mean he has right to spend it. It only means the deceased trusts the person to carry out the necessary responsibilities after their demise.

So, if you're your friend's next of kin, you should ensure that his money after his death is spent as he has willed it or at least ensure it is spent on training his orphaned children and widowed wife. Not spend it on yourself.

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Education / Re: A Geographer's Diary by GeoAfrikana(m): 9:08am On Jun 02, 2021
Nigeria Advisory travel. Map of Nigeria showing security level across the 36 states.

Politics / Re: Nigerian States And Their Security Threat Level By PR24 (Photo) by GeoAfrikana(m): 1:19pm On Jun 01, 2021
Sorry for the delay. Here's the map of the data.

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Sports / Re: Chelsea And Man City Fans Clash With Porto Police Before UCL Final (Photos) by GeoAfrikana(m): 7:27am On May 28, 2021
Just to watch 22 young men run after an inflated leather?!

In the end, the match will be just another statistic.

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Programming / Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by GeoAfrikana(m): 6:58pm On May 27, 2021
SageX1444:
What makes you think you won't "drop-out" of the programming too?

IMO, I'll say if you are capable, do both at the same time. you fit fustrate come see say programming na different ball game when you drop out.

You nailed it.
Autos / Re: Honda Civic 2001 For Sale 350k [SOLD] by GeoAfrikana(m): 8:56pm On May 23, 2021
Still available. First pay first served.
Autos / Re: Honda Civic 2001 For Sale 350k [SOLD] by GeoAfrikana(m): 10:37pm On May 22, 2021
Still available.
Autos / Re: Honda Civic 2001 For Sale 350k [SOLD] by GeoAfrikana(m): 5:19pm On May 22, 2021
MDEWOLE:
location Pls because am in Osogbo Osun state.
Message me on WhatsApp.
Autos / Re: Honda Civic 2001 For Sale 350k [SOLD] by GeoAfrikana(m): 4:37pm On May 22, 2021
Still available
Autos / Re: Honda Civic 2001 For Sale 350k [SOLD] by GeoAfrikana(m): 3:20pm On May 22, 2021
Still available.
Picture of the slight burn from Panel's error.

Serious buyers only.

Webmasters / Re: Web Programming Language Vs Content Management Systems by GeoAfrikana(m): 3:26pm On May 04, 2021
SmartyPants:


This is the particular part where you have been corrected:



Now I'm not a technical expert but the other person who quoted you has informed you (and us) that this is possible.

He edited his comment. Go and check my first response to his original comment. You'll see his original comment and the appropriate response I gave.
Webmasters / Re: Web Programming Language Vs Content Management Systems by GeoAfrikana(m): 2:59pm On May 04, 2021
SmartyPants:


Accept the correction! Everyone can see what you wrote.
You should accept the correction. You misunderstood my point.

PS: I have no problem with honing up if I err.

I designed and manage the site in my signature. I've built wordpress sites for clients in Nigeria and beyond. So, saying I know nothing about WordPress is nothing but a defeatist statement.
Family / Re: Father Flogs Daughter For Posting Nude Videos On Instagram by GeoAfrikana(m): 2:16pm On May 04, 2021
hammerDK:
THIS IS WAT COCOCANDY AND BRATISLAVA AKA Ekealterego ARE ADVOCATING BUT THEY DONT KNOW.



LOOK VERY CAREFULLY AT THE GIRL, U WILL KNOW SHE IS MATURED AND SHOULD BE TREATED LIKE A YOUNG ADULT.


I FEEL SORRY FOR ALL THE YOUNG ADULT IN NIGERIA, BECOS THIS IS EXACTLY THE TREATMENT THAT MANY OF DEM ARE GETTING.(BRUTALISED OVER THE INEVITABLE)



COCOCANDY, DO U GET THE POINT NOW, THAT I WAS MAKING YESTERDAY.



U GET THE POINT NOW, WEN U TAKE AWAY THE RIGHTS OF GROWN UP AND HAND IT TO PARENTS.



DO U GET THE POINT?



YESTERDAY U WERE ASKING WAT THE FATHER IS FOR, NOW U CAN SEE IT HERE.






WE GET OLDER NOT YOUNGER, TIME MOVES FORWARD NOT BACKWARD.
If you're an adult then you should go and live alone. What kind of adult still feeds on their parents.

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Webmasters / Re: Web Programming Language Vs Content Management Systems by GeoAfrikana(m): 2:07pm On May 04, 2021
tensazangetsu20:

You know nothing about wordpress at all.
I meant wordpress in the OP's understanding i.e. drag-and-drop design. Not wordpress in a wordpress developer's understanding.

If you read my response well you would have given my summary it's correct understanding.

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Webmasters / Re: Web Programming Language Vs Content Management Systems by GeoAfrikana(m): 1:59pm On May 04, 2021
Moonlight111:


Thank you sir for your answer.
But I thought WordPress has already embedded themes and plugins that developers can utilize while building websites and if not , how can i compact php codes to WordPress settings .
If those themes and plugins addressed all possible problems in existence, there wouldn't be any need for anyone to build a new plugin or theme. But everyday, we see new themes and plugins added to the WordPress repository.

Problem no dey finish so WordPress (and no CMS or framework) can solve all possible problems.
Webmasters / Re: Web Programming Language Vs Content Management Systems by GeoAfrikana(m): 1:30pm On May 04, 2021
Dear OP. I'm in a good position to answer your question. I've built websites and blogs with wordpress and Google blogger.

I've also done projects with Django (a Python web framework).

When I was building websites with WordPress, I had only some knowledge of HTML and CSS. No working knowledge of JavaScript. And till today I have no working knowledge of PHP.

Yes, wordpress is powerful. It gives you the ability to build something powerful within a short period of time. With thousands of themes, there's almost no way you won't find your taste.

You can also use plugins to power the funtionality of your website.

However, as you progress in your career, you'll realize that you need to personalize some experiences for your (client's) website. And the only way you can do this is by getting your hands dirty in code.

For example, your client likes a theme you installed but wants a little tweak which the theme customizer has no option. You'll have to write some custom HTML, CSS or JavaScript to do that. I remember a theme I worked with didn't put bullets in the list of recent posts on the sidebar. I was able to change it because I knew some HTML and CSS.

Also, in the backend. Imagine you want to build a bulk SMS portal. Your service provider will only give you an API. As at the last time I checked there was no way to consume a bulk SMS API in wordpress. So you just have build your own site from scratch.

Also, scalability, security and sustainability. Even if you want to build with WordPress, as soon as your site reaches a certain stage you'll see the need to hire developers for good maintenance.

Finally, you might need bespoke functionality like (geo)data analysis. If you can't code, there's no way you can do it.

In conclusion, WordPress is only good for generic websites like portfolio sites and blogs because you're working with readymade templates.

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Autos / Re: Honda Civic 2001 For Sale 350k [SOLD] by GeoAfrikana(m): 8:15am On Apr 30, 2021
Still available
Politics / Re: Protest In Otan-Ile, Osun Over Arrest Of Indigenes (Photos) by GeoAfrikana(m): 8:11am On Apr 30, 2021
DubaiLandLord:
They should have burnt the police station and attack any policemen that stand on their way.
Please stop this "burn" mentality. It's barbaric and senseless.

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Autos / Re: Honda Civic 2001 For Sale 350k [SOLD] by GeoAfrikana(m): 9:54pm On Apr 29, 2021
Dpzeewonder:

I need your help,I only have 250k on me which is even a loan.I want to use the car for taxi in Ikorodu,I don't know how you can be of help.I know the car is worth more but at this period that's all I have.Except I balance you the rest over time.
Can't go for that price.
Programming / Re: My Experience With Havard's Web Programming Course (CS50W) by GeoAfrikana(m): 9:50pm On Apr 29, 2021
Cybercop2002:
thanks pls share me the link and how many language will i be taught , will they teach me html css and js
They'll teach you

- HTML,
- CSS,
- Bootstrap (a frontend framework that reduces the CSS you write)
- GIT and Github
- JavaScript
- Python
- SQL
- Django (a backend framework for building apps with Python)
- basic Reactjs
- Testing
- scalability and security

Here's the link
https://learning.edx.org/course/course-v1:HarvardX+CS50W+Web/home

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Programming / Re: My Experience With Havard's Web Programming Course (CS50W) by GeoAfrikana(m): 9:43pm On Apr 29, 2021
misterjosh:
@ op
I guess you have been coding for a while before undergoing the course?

Yes, I have. The course is intensive and isn't meant for absolute beginners. It's supposed to be taken after CS50: Introduction to computer science.
In CS50 you'll learn:

- how computers work (binary)

- how to think like a computer using a game called 'scratch'

- before going to C, a low level programming language

- you'll also learn a high level programming language like python.

I once took CS50 but didn't complete it.

But if you've learnt basic python before then you're good to take CS50W.

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Programming / Re: My Experience With Havard's Web Programming Course (CS50W) by GeoAfrikana(m): 9:31pm On Apr 29, 2021
Cybercop2002:
pls how and where can i get the course and las las how much or is it free
It's available on Edx.org. I applied for scholarship so I got a big discount and eventually paid just below 4k.

Programming / Re: My Experience With Havard's Web Programming Course (CS50W) by GeoAfrikana(m): 7:18pm On Apr 29, 2021
Lalasticlala, what do you think.
Programming / My Experience With Havard's Web Programming Course (CS50W) by GeoAfrikana(m): 7:17pm On Apr 29, 2021
August last year, I enrolled for Havard's CS50W: Web Programming with Python and JavaScript.

To be honest, the course was far from easy. It was supposed to take 3 months but I spent 6 months.

The course featured six projects including one final project.

Project 0: Search
Design a frontend for Google search. This took me two months to complete. It requires just HTML and CSS. I used bootstrap to support my weak CSS.

Project 1: Wiki
Design a wikipedia-like web app. The app must allow users to enter data in markdown format but should display as HTML. So your backend must convert markdown to html.
There are about five more specifications.

Project 2: commerce
Design a e-commerce website that allows users sign in, upload a product for auctioning, bid on a product. Once the product owner closes the auction, the highest bidder should automatically be declared winner.

Project 3: Mail
Design an app that enables users send and read mail.
The app must be a one-page app. Meaning that there should be no page throughout the whole functionality of the app.
So you must use Asynchronous JavaScript loading (Ajax).

Project 4: Network
Design a social media app that lets users create posts, edit posts and like posts.
It should also be a single page app and must use pagination.

Project 5: Capstone
This is the final project. No rigid specification except that it must be different from all other past projects in the course. Also, it must make use of at least two models (Django developers know this).
I built a quiz app that that enables visitors create an account, sign in and logout.
Registered users can take the quiz. Users who have above a certain score can submit questions.
I the quiz page uses Ajax so once you submit a question, it displays another question without reloading the page.
The app also uses the inbuilt Django admin to enable superusers approve a submitted question among other functions.

This Youtube playlist shows the demonstration of each of my projects:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL__WA5iiRT528Lwzr1l-tBDRZREArcnEm

My tips and advise
1. It's not going to be easy. In fact it looks impossible but it's possible. At some time you'll be clueless but the clue will always come later.

2. Sometimes you might need to take some days off to watch videos on youtube.

3. There are notes on the website. Read the notes.

4. Pay. If you're taking it for free, you might not be serious. However, apply for scholarship to reduce the cost.

5. You don't need to be extraordinarily brilliant. You just need to be perseverant.

Good luck.

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Programming / Re: Why Are Developers Crazy About Startup Jobs? by GeoAfrikana(m): 3:35pm On Apr 29, 2021
philcz:
Are you kidding? .NET has lots of acceptance and usage.

CSTRR:

Why change what is not broken?

No one is asking anyone to change. In fact, many companies are still using Python 2.
The OP was asking why many developers are crazy about startups and I provided an answer to that.
A typical young (web) Developer starts their career with PHP, python and/or JavaScript. So, it's only normal for them to search for companies that use those technologies which are usually startups.

Many developers learn .NET and other old frameworks after joining a company. I have examples.

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Programming / Re: Why Are Developers Crazy About Startup Jobs? by GeoAfrikana(m): 2:37pm On Apr 29, 2021
Karleb:
It's actually normal.

These old companies hardly recruit. They were in Nigeria before Andela came and made Software Engineering/Development exciting.

They also use old stack and can hardly change their stacks which is understandable.

New companies recruit like mad! About getting sacked. You need a job to get sacked in the first place.

Startups are fast paced and uses new tools which is exciting to most young people and also the exact reason why many employees in startups are youths.

Pay stack and co are just like our own Facebook, Google, Netflix et al. here. Everyone wants to in these companies in America but people don't really fancy Microsoft et al.

Exactly, imagine some companies still using .net framework in 2021.

When there are cool and hot frameworks like Django, Node, Laravel etc.

Open-source is making giant waves yet those old companies are still spending hundreds of millions for Adobe, Microsoft and others.
Politics / Re: FG Declares Monday, May 3rd Public Holiday To Celebrate Workers Day by GeoAfrikana(m): 2:35pm On Apr 29, 2021
Bbqgrillsnafool:
I hope mannabbqgrillsss will observe the holiday.

I don't want to see the bastard online spewing his mundane rubbish talk

That guy na the biggest fool on planet Earth and he knows it.

Even buhari's wife criticises his misgovernance atimes, while some hopeless loafers like vulturebbqgrills, hellanus, simplylies that has not met buhari in their miserable lives keep singing his praises because of whatever they gain.


Useless filthy animals
Very funny but you need to calm down. Don't give yourself hbp because of people you've never met.

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Autos / Re: Honda Civic 2001 For Sale 350k [SOLD] by GeoAfrikana(m): 5:09pm On Apr 24, 2021
Still available
Crime / Re: Groom-To-Be Murdered By His Next-Door Neighbour In Kwara For Ritual (Photo) by GeoAfrikana(m): 9:39am On Apr 21, 2021
oluwazt:
Afonjas and jet black skin like south sudanese
What's wrong in being black?!

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