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Trailing Slashes in Filesystem Paths and rsync
When working with files and folders on Unix-based systems, the presence or absence of a trailing slash can influence how tools behave. This tutorial will demystify the difference between /source and /source/ and provide…
When i switch django to production mode, does it stop serving static files?
When you switch Django to production mode by setting DEBUG = False in your settings, the built-in development server will no longer automatically serve static files. This is because the built-in server isn't optimized…
VIM visual shifting Vscode
If you want to keep your selection active while indenting in Visual Studio Code with the Vim extension, you can use the gv command to reselect the last visual selection. Here are the steps: 1. First, make sure you are…
Interactive shell django environment in docker
Troubleshooting your django app from inside docker container: If the container is running: docker exec -it [containerID] /bin/bash python manage.py shell from [yourapp].models import [class] If the container is not…
Twitter “Nothing to see here - yet” if logged out
Nope! you are not the only one after recent API changes this feature is broken for pretty much everyone Embedding Twitter Feed displays Nothing to see here - yet · Issue #78913 · Automattic/wp-calypsoQuick summary Using…
django view example and render function
def employee_list(request): employees = Employee.objects.all() return render(request, 'employee_list.html', {'employees': employees}) In the given view, here are the steps explained simply: 1. The employee_list function…
DJANGO what is the difference between class-based view and function-based view
The main difference between class-based views (CBVs) and function-based views (FBVs) in Django is the way they are implemented and organized. Function-based views (FBVs) are defined as Python functions that accept a…
Django Listview compared to models.model
In Django, ListView and models.Model are different concepts that serve different purposes. models.Model is a base class provided by Django for creating database models. When you define a class that inherits from…
new world could not connect to server the server is running a different version of the game. Please update and try again status -80
One possible solution is to verify the integrity of the game files see the images below: Go to the games properties VERIFY the game files after completion a small amount of game files has been downloaded Its again…
Addressing a 'Paused' or 'Frozen' Libvirt Virtual Machine
Virtual machines (VMs) are an essential part of many workflows, but like any complex software, they can sometimes exhibit confusing behavior. If you've found your Libvirt VM in a "paused" state, you're not alone.…
User Execution in Linux and Docker Commands "no pg_hba.conf entry for host"
error: Docker django error no pg_hba.conf entry for host In the intricate and complex world of Linux and Docker commands, there is an element that often goes unnoticed but has a significant impact on the operations: the…
Blender - How to scale snapped measure along with objects?
TLDR: Not possible. This is a major limitation of blender. Use another tool. Maya / Revit / SketchUp The Measure tool in Blender creates a measurement display that is independent from objects in your scene. It doesn't…
EBay Selling limits - This listing would cause you to exceed the amount you can list. You can list up to $XXX more in total sales this month. Please consider reducing the starting price or request to list more
TLDR: eBay sets selling limits to help your business grow safely. If you're following rules and doing well, your limits can increase. If you hit your limit, eBay might end your listings. To avoid hitting your limit, you…
unable to init server virt-manager
TLDR: If you are signed in as root in the terminal and trying to start virt-manager you might get this error. Change to the same user that is signed into the GUI and launch virt-manager and the application should launch…
Remove "Powered by Bigcommerce" (with pictures)
TLDR: View Store -> Design this page in page builder -> Theme Styles -> Header & Footer -> Display Settings -> 'Show "Powered by BigCommerce"' If you have a BigCommerce store, you may have noticed that there's a…
Add footer links in bigcommerce (with video)
Are you looking to customize your Bigcommerce store's footer with specific links like 'Billing Terms & Conditions', 'Refund Policy' without having them show up in the header? In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the…