--- title: Articles url: 'https://worldoweb.co.uk/articles' markdown: 'https://worldoweb.co.uk/articles.md' date: '2026-06-30' description: 'Explore our comprehensive articles, tutorials, and updates on all things web development to stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape.' --- # Articles ## Articles Welcome to the worldoweb's Articles Hub – a curated space where the realms of coding, web design, and business converge. Dive into the latest industry news, explore insightful perspectives on contemporary business trends, and immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of code tutorials and design insights. [ ![Art is Getting Crafty, New APIs and Tools - September 2026](https://worldoweb.co.uk/images/9/1/f/d/0/91fd0d5ee5d32dc9d3c30f6d4bf6d1d5898d8375-september-2026.png) ](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/art-is-getting-crafty-new-apis-and-tools-september-2026)## Art is Getting Crafty, New APIs and Tools - September 2026 [Art is Getting Crafty, New APIs and Tools - September 2026](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/art-is-getting-crafty-new-apis-and-tools-september-2026) Welcome to Hot Web Dev September 2026, featuring the latest in web development. September's version is late, as I have been organising my mum's celebration of life, and I was also diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her passing. Unfortunately, the timing is not great for me, but I'm prepared for the battle. September's edition features a way to get even if a company steals your money. We also feature a couple of new browser API's, and the tool of the month is a supercharged terminal app. [Web Development](https://worldoweb.co.uk/category/category:Web%20Development) October 17, 2026 [ ![Cloud Security, Architecture and Linux Learning- August 2026](https://worldoweb.co.uk/images/2/2/f/1/3/22f13c753d224ce773d21542269d5a768adaaf6d-august-2026.png) ](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/cloud-security-architecture-linux-learning-august-2026)## Cloud Security, Architecture and Linux Learning- August 2026 [Cloud Security, Architecture and Linux Learning- August 2026](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/cloud-security-architecture-linux-learning-august-2026) Welcome to Hot Web Dev August 2026, featuring the latest in web development. August's version is a little late as my mother passed away after a short, but brave battle with cancer. This month features cloud security, software architecture patterns, new JavaScript API and an open source kanban application to improve your productivity. [Web Development](https://worldoweb.co.uk/category/category:Web%20Development) September 9, 2026 [ ![WordPress Shell Woes, WOW Updates - July 2026](https://worldoweb.co.uk/images/8/2/5/a/a/825aa92c7ba305ea84668991fa4fc2dd6e2bf3af-july-2026.png) ](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/wordpress-shell-woes-wow-updates-july-2026)## WordPress Shell Woes, WOW Updates - July 2026 [WordPress Shell Woes, WOW Updates - July 2026](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/wordpress-shell-woes-wow-updates-july-2026) Welcome to Hot Web Dev July 2026, featuring the latest in web development. This month, we discuss a serious WordPress vulnerability and why it's important to keep your software updated. There is an update on my recent job switch and why you should never give up. The tool of the month is a terminal treasure. [Web Development](https://worldoweb.co.uk/category/category:Web%20Development) August 1, 2026 [ ![Beautiful Grav 2.0, IDE Plugin Security - June 2026](https://worldoweb.co.uk/images/1/1/e/f/4/11ef4d3b6afbdf61615f9067c5ba970a8f39c415-june-2026.png) ](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/beautiful-grav-20-ide-plugin-security-june-2026)## Beautiful Grav 2.0, IDE Plugin Security - June 2026 [Beautiful Grav 2.0, IDE Plugin Security - June 2026](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/beautiful-grav-20-ide-plugin-security-june-2026) Welcome to Hot Web Dev June 2026 featuring the latest in web development. This month, we welcome the new major release of GravCMS and check out the new features that make it a suitable alternative to WordPress. There have been a few security issues with NPM over the previous few editions. Now we need to watch out for rogue code editor plugins. The tool of the month is an Electron alternative. [Web Development](https://worldoweb.co.uk/category/category:Web%20Development) July 1, 2026 [ ![WordPress 7.0, NPM Security, JavaScript - May 2026](https://worldoweb.co.uk/images/5/a/d/6/f/5ad6f9dfafff549360479edeb23ea316cf1c764e-may-2026.png) ](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/wordpress-7-0-npm-security-javascript-may-2026)## WordPress 7.0, NPM Security, JavaScript - May 2026 [WordPress 7.0, NPM Security, JavaScript - May 2026](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/wordpress-7-0-npm-security-javascript-may-2026) Welcome to Hot Web Dev May 2026 featuring the latest in web development. This month we look at the new bumper update that is WordPress 7.0. We look at further attacks on package managers and how they are fighting back. Learning resources show you the hard parts of JavaScript and how to master them. The tool of the month is an animated freebie with no sign up required. [Web Development](https://worldoweb.co.uk/category/category:Web%20Development) June 1, 2026 [ ![May 2026 - NPM + PyPI Supply Chain Attack: How to Delay Dependency Updates](https://worldoweb.co.uk/images/9/8/4/3/9/984392532e63783e4c403ec3877a17ff4f1c045a-npm-supply-chain-attack.webp) ](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/may-2026-npm-pypi-supply-chain-attack-how-to-delay-dependency-updates)## May 2026 - NPM + PyPI Supply Chain Attack: How to Delay Dependency Updates [May 2026 - NPM + PyPI Supply Chain Attack: How to Delay Dependency Updates](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/may-2026-npm-pypi-supply-chain-attack-how-to-delay-dependency-updates) On May 11th, 2026, a coordinated attack on the supply chain compromised over 170 npm packages and 2 PyPI packages. Given that millions of packages are downloaded daily from the NPM registry by both individuals and businesses, there are ways to protect your development environment from becoming a target. Surprisingly, not all package managers have this feature set by default. This handy guide will help you enable this feature in your development environment. [Web Development](https://worldoweb.co.uk/category/category:Web%20Development) May 14, 2026 [ ![Web MCP, CraftCMS & Developer Tools - April 2026](https://worldoweb.co.uk/images/7/7/4/4/4/77444f9a4c2013bc098e750d62dd74a01a712b79-april-2026.png) ](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/web-mcp-craftcms-and-developer-tools-april-2026)## Web MCP, CraftCMS & Developer Tools - April 2026 [Web MCP, CraftCMS & Developer Tools - April 2026](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/web-mcp-craftcms-and-developer-tools-april-2026) Welcome to Hot Web Dev April 2026 featuring the latest in web development This month we focus on WebMCP (Web Models Context Protocol) as an in-browser collaboration interface, and the role of AI assistants within the browser. We have a gamified way of learning SQL and the tool of the month is an open source AI goody. [Web Development](https://worldoweb.co.uk/category/category:Web%20Development) May 4, 2026 [ ![17 Years with WordPress, One Flat-File Leap: My GravCMS Migration](https://worldoweb.co.uk/images/b/7/8/4/6/b7846a771748d9bd6035b06e35cf3921de7d0a75-hello-grav-cms.webp) ](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/17-years-with-wordpress-one-flat-file-leap-my-gravcms-migration)## 17 Years with WordPress, One Flat-File Leap: My GravCMS Migration [17 Years with WordPress, One Flat-File Leap: My GravCMS Migration](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/17-years-with-wordpress-one-flat-file-leap-my-gravcms-migration) After 17 years building with WordPress, I made a deliberate leap to GravCMS—a fast, flexible flat-file CMS with no database. The decision wasn’t quick, but it was driven by a need for speed, simplicity, and cleaner maintenance. Grav uses Twig templates, Markdown content, and YAML front matter, delivering a streamlined workflow, built-in caching, and retina-friendly media handling. This post breaks down why I migrated from WordPress to GravCMS, what I miss about WordPress, and whether the switch was worth it. [Web Development](https://worldoweb.co.uk/category/category:Web%20Development) April 28, 2026 [ ![Best Software for Students: 15+ Productivity Tools for Academic Success](https://worldoweb.co.uk/images/e/6/e/9/b/e6e9b426d58f71887e8eed6b1ca5f8de9d9699e0-best-software-for-students.png) ](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/top-productivity-software-for-students)## Best Software for Students: 15+ Productivity Tools for Academic Success [Best Software for Students: 15+ Productivity Tools for Academic Success](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/top-productivity-software-for-students) As a student you need to progress through the academic year with your sanity in check. By setting out good habits at the start you can improve your productivity by 10x. Here are my handpicked software for students who who are about to start studying. You will find 15+ productivity tools for students to help achieve academic success. [Software](https://worldoweb.co.uk/category/category:Software) April 15, 2026 [ ![Hot Web Dev Magazine - 12 Dev Tools From 2025](https://worldoweb.co.uk/images/0/3/c/f/5/03cf5a964451c5f378c5273fabc7b925a481cffc-hot-web-dev-top-tools-2025.png) ](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/hot-web-dev-magazine-12-dev-tools-from-2025)## Hot Web Dev Magazine - 12 Dev Tools From 2025 [Hot Web Dev Magazine - 12 Dev Tools From 2025](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/hot-web-dev-magazine-12-dev-tools-from-2025) If you have been following the monthly Hot Web Dev magazine, you will find at the end of each edition, I recommend a tool of the month. Over the years, the tools used have varied from open-source apps and JavaScript UI frameworks to server tools, AI, CSS, desktop, and web applications. Here’s a list of the tools from 2025, along with updates on new features and development. [Web Development](https://worldoweb.co.uk/category/category:Web%20Development) April 5, 2026 [ ![Web Bloat, Dev Ops & Developer Tools - March 2026](https://worldoweb.co.uk/images/9/b/6/5/3/9b653d595cf6abaf214fe75b4bfed19175eec968-march-2026.png) ](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/march-2026-hot-new-web-dev)## Web Bloat, Dev Ops & Developer Tools - March 2026 [Web Bloat, Dev Ops & Developer Tools - March 2026](https://worldoweb.co.uk/2026/march-2026-hot-new-web-dev) Welcome to Hot Web Dev March 2026, featuring the latest technology, web development news and articles. This month, we discuss websites prioritising revenue ahead of readability and how it's spoiling the web. We’ve got a DevOps career path to die for, and the tool of the month is a development delight. 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