Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP)
AMQP: Introducing the Advanced Message Queuing Protocol
  • Web development

Many IT departments need communication between various applications to work swiftly and without errors. For example, lost messages or a bottleneck of messages can lead to expensive problems in the financial industry. With the AMQP protocol, problems like these don't occur. How does the Advanced Message Queuing Protocol work?

AMQP: Introducing the Advanced Message Queuing Protocol
Adblockers’ impact on web development
Adblockers’ impact on web design and web development
  • Web design

Approximately a quarter of all internet users in the United States use adblockers in order to circumvent pop-ups or ad banners. And while it may be nice to peruse through your favorite content unhampered by advertising, these extensions cut into the profits of both advertisers as well as those running ads on their brand or company. However, only few seem to be aware of the fact that it’s precisely...

Adblockers’ impact on web design and web development
How to create a website on Mac devices
Creating a website on your Mac–it’s all about the software
  • Website creation

Whether you’re a dab hand or a total novice, web designers are spoilt for choice when it comes to creating their web presence. Even with minimal knowledge of HTML and JavaScript, creating websites on Mac computers can be a simple process; you just need a web editor and a great idea. It’s also easier than ever to realize more complex projects thanks to a wide range of user-friendly, professional...

Creating a website on your Mac–it’s all about the software
VerpackG – a guide to German packaging law
VerpackG: The new German Packaging Act of 2019
  • Digital law

From 2019, a new packaging law will be enforced in Germany, with implications for international sellers who retail to the German market. Any sellers whose goods come in packaging are required to comply with this new law. The purpose of the law is to make competition fairer and to reduce environmental pollution. The biggest change is that affected companies are required to register centrally. What...

VerpackG: The new German Packaging Act of 2019
Ancillary copyright for press publishers in Europe
Ancillary Copyright for Press Publishers
  • Digital law

Upload filters and ancillary copyright are two changes to EU copyright law that will soon be implemented and are viewed with great concern by internet activists and various associations. This is because ancillary copyright law is criticized for restricting freedom of communication on the Internet, thereby forcing smaller providers and startups out in favor of large corporations, and limiting...

Ancillary Copyright for Press Publishers
Upload filters
Upload filters: a danger to free internet content?
  • Digital law

The redesign of European Union’s copyright laws includes two very controversial acts. What is especially receiving a fair share of criticism though, is the projected commitment of website operators to establish upload filters designed to protect the intellectual property of publishers, film distributors, and those in the music industry. However, according to various critics, upload filters are not...

Upload filters: a danger to free internet content?
How to embed Google Maps
Embedding Google Maps: API or iFrame?
  • Website creation

If you want to embed Google Maps on your website, you have two options: either you can integrate the software using a simple iFrame element and pre-determined HTML code, or you can explore Google Maps APIs, the official programming interface of the online mapping giant. We’ll take you through the benefits of embedding Google Maps and explain the differences between the two integration methods.

Embedding Google Maps: API or iFrame?
IndexedDB
IndexedDB: Tutorial for browser storage
  • Web development

Holding certain data in the client helps to make the Internet faster and more flexible, enabling users to enjoy a better browsing experience. IndexedDB allows larger volumes of data to be stored in the users’ browsers so that they don’t have to be downloaded from the server each time the website is accessed. Get to know IndexedDB based on an example.

IndexedDB: Tutorial for browser storage
Module tests in software development
Software quality assurance: module tests
  • Web development

Module tests are one of the most effective methods of identifying as many errors in the source code as possible early on in the software development process. The special feature: the smallest isolatable components of a program are placed in a neutral test environment. If errors appear, it’s obvious they are occurring in the module being tested, which makes them easy to correct.

Software quality assurance: module tests
Learn to code: an intro on how to get the basics down
Learning how to code: the basics
  • Web development

Welcome to the digital age: every day the average American spends hours looking at smartphone screens and PC monitors. But most still lack even a basic understanding on how the programs affecting their everyday life work. If you think you may fit into this demographic, don’t worry: thanks to online courses, videos tutorials, and supportive internet communities, it’s never been easier to learn...

Learning how to code: the basics

Websites

IONOS Website Guide: website advice for all

A website isn’t just a website – these days, there are countless ways to create an online presence in a way that matches your expectations. The ‘Websites’ section of the IONOS Digital Guide offers detailed information about creating, managing, and optimizing websites as well as facts and general background information on the World Wide Web. For a closer look, you can also explore one of several subcategories about different topics. Here, we present website advice for everyone, from mere enthusiasts to qualified professionals.

What’s in the IONOS Website Guide?

The ‘Websites’ section is one of six main categories in the IONOS Digital Guide. ‘Websites’ is then broken down into four further subcategories: ‘Website creation, ‘Web design’, ‘Web development’, and ‘Digital law’. While ‘Website creation’ focuses primarily on the technical aspects of internet sites, ‘Web design’ articles look at the optical makeup of content, in particular the use of text, images, and responsive displays through HTML or CSS. ‘Web development’ covers the use of scripting languages, like PHP or JavaScript, as well as specific tools for the development of internet services. But basic information about the standards and trends of website development can also be found here. The subcategory ‘Digital law’ presents online laws and practices, like image usage rights and privacy policies.

Website advice for beginners, advanced users, and professionals

The Website Guide serves as an information portal for small and medium-sized companies, along with developers, web designers, technology lovers, and general internet enthusiasts. Many articles on the IONOS Digital Guide require little background knowledge, though some are also aimed at more experienced users. Beginners can enjoy posts on topics like ‘What exactly is a website?’, ‘The basics for modern web development’, or ‘How are websites accessed?’, while more advanced readers can broaden their knowledge of specific topics with comprehensive articles and tutorials. So whether you are a novice, an advanced user, or a professional: our handy Website Guide has plenty of useful tips and tricks to help you become an expert on the World Wide Web.