Dynamic data load on Column Chart using PHP and Google Chart API

Column charts are one of the most common and widely used chart types. It is a visual representation of data that uses bars to show the values of different categories.

Google charts API allows to create different types of charts like – pie, bar, line, column, etc. It takes Array type value as data.

In this tutorial, I show how you can create column chart using Google Chart API and load MySQL data dynamically using PHP with a live example.

Dynamic data load on Column Chart using PHP and Google Chart API

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The Pros and Cons of Using Front-End Frameworks for Web Development

Web development has, for a while, been a breeze with the range of frameworks and tools available to create great projects with minimal effort. A front-end framework can be considered a toolbox filled with all kinds of valuable tools that developers can use to create a website or application quickly and efficiently. 

Like a carpenter needs his hammer and saw, a web developer needs their front-end framework to build a unique website or application. But much like any tool, both pros and cons are associated with using front-end frameworks for web development. 

This article will explore the benefits and drawbacks of using a front-end framework for your project. Let’s start by opening up this “toolbox” and looking at the pros and cons of using front-end frameworks for web development.

The Pros and Cons of Using Front-End Frameworks for Web Development

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How to Check if user is Online or Offline using Offline.js

Offline.js is a JavaScript library to detect if a user is connected to the internet or not. It displays an alert message when the internet connection is lost similar to Facebook and Gmail.

It has different types of themes like – Default, Chrome, Dark, Hubspot, and Side to display alert message.

By default, it uses favicon.ico to check the internet connection but you can change it.

In this tutorial, I show how you can check if user is online or offline using the Offline.js library.

How to Check if user is online or offline using Offline.js

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