Parse.com: Setting up the Open Source Parse API Server

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Following Parse’s announcement of the service winding down and the subsequent release of the Parse API Server, I’ve taken the time to setup my own instance of the open-source software to help migrate from Parse.com before it shuts down in January 2017.

Amazon Web Services, AMI, MongoDB, NodeJS, Open Source, Parse, Tutorial

Laravel 5.x: Redirect CSRF Errors to Previous Page

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I have always found it frustrating that failing the CSRF check in Laravel 5.x throws an exception. I would rather prefer it redirect the user back to the previous page, and get them to try again. So, I modified the VerifyCsrfToken.php middleware to do just that.

CSRF, Laravel 5, PHP, Tutorial

Parse Android SDK: Customise the Push Notification Icon

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If you are using the Parse Android SDK in your mobile app, you are able to customise the push notification icon by updating your AndroidManifest.xml file. This method also applies if you are using Parse in a Cordova / PhoneGap app.

Android, Cordova, Parse, PhoneGap, Push Notifications

Cordova: Fixing jQuery Mobile Navigation Issues on iOS 9.x

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iOS 9 changed the way JavaScript handles navigation history, and as a result, hybrid apps using jQuery Mobile can break (i.e. those build in Trigger.io and Cordova). Luckily, there is a easy fix that can resolve the issue.

Bug, Cordova, iOS, PhoneGap

Create Public / Privacy Encryption Keys and Encrypt / Decrypt Data using PHP

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In a recent project, I’ve been using public/private key encryption to transmit data from a mobile application to an API, keeping sensitive information secure as a result. This tutorial explains how you can create your own keys, and then use them to encrypt or decrypt data using PHP and OpenSSL.

Encryption, PHP, Public / Private Keys, Security, Tutorial

Facebook API: Graph API v2.4 Released, Removes Groups, Notifications and Stream Permissions

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Facebook has released the latest update to the Graph API, resulting in more drastic changes and deprecations to the platform. Released on July 8th 2015, the latest version of the API removes access to the user’s Notifications, Inbox and Stream and Groups.

API, Deprecation, Facebook, Facebook Graph API