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Making POST Requests with cURL

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cURL is a package that contains various tools for transferring data between remote servers. It supports FTP, Windows Shares, Mail Servers, and of course Web Servers using HTTP. Downloading a file from the Linux shell is usually accomplished using the cURL command like so: curl http://example.org/file.zip –output file.zip This makes the request for the file using the GET method and simply downloads it. This article will detail how to use cURL to make a POST request, including form data. This may be useful if the server requires … Read more

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PHP in_array Function: Check Array Values Exist

PHP in_array Function

The PHP in_array() function allows you to check for the presence of a value in an array, and take an option based on this result. Syntax in_array ( $needle , $haystack [, $strict = FALSE ] ) Note That: $needle can be a variable of any type (string, number, date, etc) $haystack should be an array (see here, here, and here for more about arrays) $strict is optional, and will ensure that the type of values is also compared when checking whether $needle is present If $strict is FALSE (the default behavior), the number … Read more

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Escape Characters in Python, With Examples

Escape Characters in Python

Every programming language has special characters that trigger certain behaviors in your code – and Python is no exception. These characters cannot be used in strings (as they are reserved for use in your code) – and must be “escaped” to tell the computer that the character should just be treated as a regular piece of text rather than something that needs to be considered while the code is being executed. If you want to be able to leave yourself notes in your code, check … Read more

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How to Make Multiline Comments in Python

How to make multi line comments in Python

In this tutorial, we explain the two methods used to make multiline comments in Python, with examples. There are some drawbacks to one of the methods, so pay attention. Code without comments is like a story written in a language you only half understand. You might be able to figure out the main points, but you’ll miss some nuances and it would be way easier with a translation alongside it. Most coders hate code with no comments or limited comments, so finding ways to clearly … Read more