The separation between server administration and web development is hazy to most beginners and non-technical folks alike. They are related and there is crossover (especially with the advent of servers specifically designed to run applications built on a certain technology). But rest assured — administering and maintaining a web server is generally a different skill-set altogether from web development. For a related analogy: the person who builds the fancy safety systems in a new car might not know the first thing about building the car’s frame. Nonetheless: as a web developer, you will benefit from knowledge of basic server administration […]
WordPress, technology, and miscellaneous thoughts.