8 Tools to Make You a Better ExpressionEngine Developer
I started using ExpressionEngine on a regular basis after attending Mike Boyink's excellent classroom ExpressionEngine Training. At the time I only used an FTP program and a browser in order to build EE sites. What follows are 8 other tools that I now use on a regular basis, all of which have made me a better ExpressionEngine developer.
Troubleshoot ExpressionEngine Installs with a MySQL Connection Test
Have you ever received a database connection error when installing an ExpressionEngine site? The error I received recently was pretty nondescript, so I implemented a little PHP test to see what was the matter.
Have Patience Before Updating ExpressionEngine
With some things in life, it's fun to be an early adopter. However, when you have a business riding on a the functionality of a website, that is one situation where it pays to have patience.
A Standard .htaccess File with ExpressionEngine
.htaccess files can be a powerful tool for a developer, that is, as long as they are set up properly. What follows is a pretty simple .htaccess template that I use on the majority of my projects.

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