ARIA and CSS Validation Errors

When developers attempt to maximize both the usability and the appearance of a WordPress blog, XHTML code can sometimes be generated that will show validation errors at W3C. The “offending” CSS and PHP code that causes the errors can be removed, but to do so might degrade the appearance or usability of the blog. Learn why.
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Managing Your WordPress Database

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create, backup, clear, and restore your WordPress MySQL database with phpMyAdmin.
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Use WP-Syntax To Beautify Your Code Display

WP-Syntax is a WordPress plugin that can “beautify” the code snippets used in articles, tips, and tutorials. WP-Syntax can present snippets from most code types in a very readable format. As an added bonus, the code can be copied and pasted directly from the WP-Syntax generated display into a readers application.
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header.php—Verify Those Header Links!

If you work between a WordPress test bed and an online blog, you need to be *very* careful to verify the links in the header.php file if you have made them static. It is important to do this after downloading the file to the test bed or before uploading it to an online blog.
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Compare WordPress Files and Folders with CSDIFF

If you install and style your WordPress blog, it may, at times, be important to determine changes between WordPress files and/or folders. CSDIFF can find the changes.
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