Can I Run WordPress Without MySQL? [With Alternatives]

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Any system or application usually requires minimum software requirements to run properly. Likewise, WordPress clearly asks for a list of “recommendations” that the hosting server should provide in order for the platform to work with no issues.
We explore in this article why every WordPress site should have a database and what alternatives are available for creating a website without a database. Read more …

5+1 Must Know Languages To Code In WordPress

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Learning how to code in WordPress requires basic (and sometimes advanced) knowledge of the main techniques that were used to build the platform.
In this article, we highlight the most important programming languages and techniques users need to know to start coding in WordPress. Read more …

WordPress Without PHP: Does WordPress Require Coding?

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Using WordPress without PHP is one of the common questions in the widespread WordPress community. It primarily aims to know if coding is required to build a website in WordPress or not.
In this article, we discuss to what extent PHP and other coding knowledge are required to run a complete WordPress site. Read more …

CMS vs Database: Understanding the Difference

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For specialists and workers in IT domains, the difference between content management systems and databases is quite obvious. However, there is still some confusion among non-technical users about the difference between these two terms.
In this article, we explore the exact meaning and differences between CMSs and databases from multiple perspectives. Read more …

CMS Without Database: Is Database Necessary for CMS?

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Just like the majority of software systems, content management systems employ a structure of two key components, application and data storage.
A CMS Without Database (or Flat-file CMS) is a content management system that still has an application layer, but it deals with a special type of data storage and processing. Basically, by utilizing formatted files instead of the traditional tabular databases. Read more …