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How To Create A URL Shortener Application

Have you ever wanted to create your own URL shortener api? In this article, we’ll show you how to do just that! We’ll go over all the steps involved, from setting up your development environment to deploying your application.  URLs can become lengthy and cumbersome. The typical web address is too intricate to input by hand, and URLs look hideous when entirely typed out. And if…
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Ping - What is Ping?

What is Ping?Ping is a command-line utility that checks if a networked device is reachable. It’s available on almost every operating system with network connectivity. Ping sends a request to a specific device over the network. If the target machine is online, it…
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JSONP Callbacks – What Is a JSONP Callback?

JSON with Padding, or JSONP for short, is a technique that allows developers to get around browsers' same-origin policies by exploiting the nature of the <script> element.  The policy prohibits reading any responses made by websites with origins other than those…
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Understanding Country Codes: Their Significance and Usage

Country codes might seem like small, simple abbreviations. But for developers working with international data, telecom systems, and global applications, they’re a critical backbone for consistency. A mistyped code or the wrong standard can break integrations, lead to failed transactions, or cause inaccurate data mapping.This article dives deep into what country codes are, why they matter, how…
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"Did you mean this?" API: Use cases and examples

Google’s famed autocorrection feature is made simple with APILayer’s relevant API. Google is without a doubt, the most widely used web engine in the world. We all use Google to have a solution for our every problem. But have you ever thought about why Google is…