

Matthew Mombrea
Matthew Mombrea is a software engineer, founder of Cypress North, and a technology enthusiast.
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What's the best programming language to learn first?
Your first programming language should teach you basic programming concepts (namely, OOP) and make it easier to learn other languages later on -- and yes, Java is definitely a contender.

3 ways to import and export a MySQL database
Nobody ever really wants to move a database, but it is a frequent necessity. Here are the most common options and when to use each one
Setting an active menu item based on the current URL with jQuery
This problem pops up over and over again when building websites: how do I determine the user’s current location so I can highlight the active section in the navigation menu? It’s such a basic need but the solution seems to be...