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umbraco How to get the file path of a media item in umbraco

This post shows you how to get the file path of the item so you can use it for the src of an image or as a link to a document.

dev No such thing as a full stack developer

I see and hear it all the time, talking about people being full stack developers. I don't believe they are.

dev Don't miss the Windows 10 free upgrade deadline this week

You have until Friday 29th July 2016 (2 days left at the time of writing this article) to upgrade for free. After that you will need to pay $119 (�90) for the Home version and $199 (�150) for the Pro version.

dev I've worked out how to cheat at Pokemon Go

This post tells you what you need to know to hack Pokemon Go

dev What is a humans.txt file?

A humans.txt file is a simple text file which gives credit to the people behind building the site.

dev Why you should change your passwords right NOW!

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you should change your passwords on your online accounts right now!

dev 5 ways to learn a new programming language or framework

If you are looking for ways to learn a new programming language or framework, here are my 5 suggestions

umbraco Tutorial how to create member login and logout form in Umbraco MVC

This post is a step by step tutorial with instructions for creating a simple login form and logout button in Umbraco MVC.

dev What skills do you need to be a programmer / developer?

There are several key skills that I believe you need to have if you want to be a programmer / developer:

dev We get promoted to our own level of incompetence

This is true in many organisations where you are able to get promoted and work your way up the ladder.

umbraco How to create a page view hit counter in Umbraco

This post gives you a tutorial on how to create a page view hit counter in Umbraco for recording page views.

umbraco Getting Dialogue Forum package to work with Umbraco 7.4.3

This post shows you how to overcome the problems with installing the Dialogue forum package in your Umbraco site.