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    Version Control with Git

    in Tutorials and Guides

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    1 hour ago, Jared said:

    From what I can tell, the solution to this is to have a local server that you can run the scripts on. However, when a script requires the database to connect to, you'd either have to have a local database copy (gotta make sure it's up-to-date) or open MySQL's port and connect remotely. 

    I just feel like it's too much hassle just to keep up with version control as compared to the benefits, unless you're a rather large sized project. 

    That is the process, you should be doing all your development removed from the production site. It may seem like a lot more work, and initially it probably is. The first time you catch yourself before a bug gets to your live site, it will be worth it. The process has almost become second nature to me.

    As for keeping a local database, it doesn't have to be completely up to date. I would argue it shouldn't be. The point of the local database is to allow you to test several different data possibilities and catch those things that should never happen but will.

    As a single person, you can argue that it isn't necessary, and nothing keeps you from not using it. I like to use it because it allows me to keep a historical timeline of what I am doing. I can always reference where I was last commit, and go from there. It is also a cheap file backup, or in my case, allows me to work on my code bases across the several computers I use.

    These are just my two cents.

    Most recent topics

    in Feedback & Help

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    49 minutes ago, Dinocanid said:

    The section for the most recent topics seem to have disappeared from the index since the update. There's "Join the discussion", but it shows topics from last month or before. There's a most recent section on the home page, but there isn't a way to get there from what I can see besides typing "/home" onto the url; since thegaminglist.com leads to the forum index, not home.

    Ah, I was hoping to drive more input into topics that are asked but not replied to, which is why it switched up. I will see about getting Latest Topics back up. :) 

    Feedback: Additions to Game List

    in Feedback & Help

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    5 hours ago, Pepper-Head said:

    First off, I think it would be very nice if the 6 featured games went by in a gallery slideshow option, or simply had a link to expand to see more games. (If those are featured/sponsored, disregard this! Just thought something a little more interactive might be nice!)

    Right now they are there mostly as filler for what would be an empty space.

    5 hours ago, Pepper-Head said:

    It might also be nice if there were little icons or some kind of visuals for the categories up top, similar to how the front page of the forums have icons.

    Any  @Artist wants a go at making some icons that would fit the site, I would be happy to add them in :D

    5 hours ago, Pepper-Head said:

    The only other thing I'd want to add is maybe content checking by staff? Some listings have the same thing copy pasted for the Overview and Features section, and some don't even have game cover images.

    Today I added in the ability for  @Game Owner to lock a page down if they wish to control the content. Otherwise all pages are open game for editing by any member. All edits are revisioned, so we can easily see who does what. My original (and still goal) is to make our Game Directory as open for the community to maintain as possible. As always, Game's can be reported to us should something happen.

    They are light in content as many games are basically made to seed it. They could always use to be updated further, so if anyone is willing to help that would be awesome. :heart: 

    Old Member Introductions

    in Off Topic

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    19 minutes ago, Anzellous said:

    I've been drawing since I've been young, but I've been doing art with the intention of improving for 4 years. C:

    Awesome, we would love to see some of your art, there is a thread to show off:

     

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