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Payment Methods on Freelancing Platforms

geeksread — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 06:03:58 +0000

Freelancing is due to the urge of earning online by using available resources. So, it’s necessary to know about the procedure of getting paid and how to transfer your money from your freelancing platform into your local bank account. When the client releases the payment after completion of a task, few freelancing platforms such Fiverr and Upwork hold the payment for some duration of approx one week. After that, it is made available for freelancers. While in Freelancer.com payment is immediately available to freelancers. Each freelancing platform gives you options of some payment methods by using which you can transfer your money into your local bank account. It can be an option of direct bank deposit or by using wire transfer or by using some e-wallets such as PayPal, Payoneer, money booker, skill, etc. There is a difference in operational methods for each payment transfer method. If you are on any freelancing platform, you must know which payment method is supported by your local bank account. Otherwise, you may lose a significant percentage of the amount from your earnings. In this article, we discuss different payment methods that are supported by freelancing platforms. With the help of that method, you can easily transfer your income to your bank account.

WHICH OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON UPWORK?
In Upwork, you have the following options for payment methods

WIRE TRANSFER
DIRECT BANK DEPOSIT
E-WALLETS
XOOM
PAYONEER
SKRILL
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What is Bootstrap, Why do we use it?

geeksread — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:46:13 +0000

Bootstrap is one of the famous front-end frameworks which is created by former Twitter employees Jacob Thornton and Mark Otto. Bootstrap is free, open source and one of the most famous HTML, CSS, and JavaScript framework for developing the mobile-first and responsive website. You can create the rich-featured responsive site with just basic knowledge of HTML and CSS. Bootstrap provides the wide range of premade template including forms, tables, buttons, typography, navigation, modals, Dropdowns, Alerts, Tabs, Accordion, Carousel and JavaScript plugins.

With Bootstrap, you can create a responsive site easily without wasting a lot of time.

Bootstrap required three main files:

CSS – it is a Bootstrap framework for CSS.
js – it is a Bootstrap framework for JavaScript/jQuery.
glyphicons – it provides the wide range of icon fonts.
You can use jQuery with Bootstrap to add additional features. It is very popular among developers and widely used JavaScript library.

Originally published at https://www.geeksread.com

Scope of Game development in Pakistan. - GeeksRead

geeksread — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:28:14 +0000

While using the Internet many times you see ads for online games. Some of them are very popular and you can also download their Android version on your smartphone. Sometimes you watch your mom or even grandfather playing games in their leisure time on mobile phones. These games have made people of each age group addicted to them. Sometimes these games are so colorful and designed attractively that you start to play them at the moment. Some people become so addicted to the games that they start thinking about designing their games. If they are passionate and consistent about it then it becomes the start of their career as game developers. So, the interest in games is giving rise to the gaming industry.

The game development industry is becoming one of the largest revenue-generating industries. Currently, China and the US are playing a leading role in this industry. Many professionals all over the world are working day and night to develop new games and strengthen this industry. If someone wants to join the industry, he must have the following skills

Creativity.
Passion for games.
Updates on new crazes in games.
Analytical and logical thinking.
Strong skills in programming.
EMERGING GAMING INDUSTRY IN PAKISTAN.
Emerging-Gaming-Industry-in-Pakistan

Due to the increasing usage of computers, mobile phones, and tablets and increasing addiction to games in Pakistan, this industry is emerging with its full potential over the last few years. The Government of Pakistan is also taking initiatives for IT development and many incubation centers are working on different projects. Game development is one of these projects. They are encouraging a young talented generation to prove their skills and take part in the development of the IT sector in Pakistan. They also have announced many free certificate courses and training programs to educate our young generation.

ROLE OF ACADEMIA TO PROMOTE GAME DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY
Role-of-Academic

Educational institutes are also playing a role in the development of the game industry by offering related courses and diploma programs. Some universities are offering game development courses in their undergraduate degree programs. In universities, computer game tournaments and game designing competitions are also organized. It encourages students to adopt game development as their career. If someone is not enrolled in computer science or software engineering program, he can still adopt it as a career by doing a diploma in game development courses. Many institutions are offering short courses and also diploma programs in this regard. Furthermore, many online resources are available to learn game development courses. Some resources are paid and some are free. But the good thing is that in today’s world if you want to learn something, there are unlimited resources available for you. Udemy offers paid courses taught by professionals all over the world. On YouTube, you can find a lot of channels that are teaching courses on game development. All these video lectures are mostly in English. If you want to learn the course in the Urdu language then the YouTube channel Farhan Aqeel has detailed lectures in Urdu on game development. This is a great facility for Pakistani students.

GAME DEVELOPER COMPANIES IN PAKISTAN
Game-developers-companies-in-Pakistan

Many students who want to be game developers are proving their skills in this regard. After completing their studies they join companies of game development or often open their own companies. In the last few years, many game developers companies in Pakistan have emerged that are giving a hand to raise the IT economy of Pakistan. They are developing games compatible with international market standards and proving Pakistani talent in this industry. Here is the list of 10 companies among those companies in Pakistan which are doing the best work in this field.

Mindstorm Studios
we.R.play
Ozi Technology
Mizo Studio
Frag games
Glassia Studio
Aptechmedia
Skippy Apps
Tintash
Gametech Studio
In Pakistan game developers companies are producing marvellous pieces of work and developing fantastic games. No doubt the future of the game development industry in Pakistan is bright and fruitful.

CONCLUSION
Game development has become one of the largest revenue-generating industries in the world. Pakistan is also on the list of those countries which are approving their talent in this industry. Educational institutes are playing their role and facilitate the students by offering related courses in certificate and degree programs. Online resources are available in the Urdu language as well, if you want to learn game development. Need is that the faculty and parents must encourage the student’s interest in game development and should not consider it as a waste of time. They must understand that game development is now becoming one of the most beneficial industries in the field of information technology. So, if any student wants to enter the industry they must facilitate him. Let him/ her be a talented game developer. Good luck..!.

What is Database, Difference between SQL and NoSQL

geeksread — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:30:39 +0000

In this knowledge bit, we are going to introduce the Database. We will discuss what is database?. Then, we will introduce two broad categories of databases which are SQL database and NoSQL databases.

WHAT IS DATABASE?
The database is a collection of information and data. It helps to organize the data items and help us to maintain that data. It is used by the different organization to organize the relationship between the data which help to share effective information across the organization.

Let suppose we have a text file which has the bunch of information that’s mean it is a database. The database also have the interface which helps us interacting with data you can add new information like add the new user to the database, or you remove some user or update the user whatever it is, it helps us to interact with the data.

What is Database?

WHY WE NEED DATABASE?
Let suppose we have created a TO-DO list application which saves to do list item in an array on the server. So when we turn off the server then we lost every item that we have saved in an array on the server. So the problem that we usually face is that our data does not persist if our server stops for any reason whether it is because we turned it off to make changes in code, or it turned off because of the power outage, or the server could be turned off for any freak reason. If the server stops we would lose all the data which is obviously a worst case for any application.

If Facebook, Twitter or any other application lost our data every time we logged out or the server stopped then it would be really big failure for that application. So to solve this problem we use the database which stores our data, no matter we logged out of Facebook, Twitter or any other application, or the server stop for any reason, the data will still exist.

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SQL AND NOSQL DATABASES:
Now the last thing we are going to discuss here is the difference between SQL and NoSQL database. Almost every company out there has some database usually lots of databases with lots of information in it, whether it is the database for the payroll, data for the employees or it has the bunch of data for it clients and users information. So there are two types of databases one is SQL and other is NoSQL database.

SQL OR RELATIONAL DATABASE:
The SQL database also called relational database. It is the tabular database which is created using structure Query language and used for defining and manipulating data. SQL is the lightweight and extremely powerful database where we can retrieve data, executes queries, and edits data by updating, deleting, or creating new records. In SQL we can use JOIN clause which allows us to retrieve the relative data which is stored in different tables with the single command. The SQL naturally fit in many software stacks like the LAMP and Ruby-based stacks and this database can easily understand and supported by many operating systems.

In SQL we stored data in form of tables which consist of n number of rows and column. This database is scalable and has the predefined schema.

HOW SQL DATABASE WORKS:
Let suppose we want to create a relational or SQL database for a user information then a user must have a column for ID, name, age, and city. Here is how the SQL database for that person would look like:

User Information

In the relational database, this is how the information of the user looks like, so one user must have ID, Name, Age, and a city and then every single user that we add must follow this pattern. Let suppose we have another table which contains the country name for the users.

Users Country

If we want to create the relationship between these two tables then we will create another table called join table. In this join table, we join userID with the country.

JOIN Table

userID | countryID
———————————

1 3
2 2
3 1
4 2

So join table join the user id with the countryid, in our case a user with id 1 owns country with id 3 that’s mean Alan owns country Uruguay.

The most famous relational database are Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, Sybase, and MariaDB.

NOSQL OR NON-RELATIONAL DATABASE:
The other type of database we are going to discuss there is non-relational databases or NoSQL database and it is also called distributed database. In the Non-relational database, we don’t need to define the data in the tabular form or define any type of pattern. This type of database is way more flexible and easier to manage and it provides high-level flexibility. In NoSQL database, we do not have any standard schema which allows us to stored data in form of key-value pairs, column, document, or graph forms. It does not limit the storable data type and it also allows us to add new type as our requirement change.

There is some classification of NoSQL Database:

We do not need to define the schema or structure of the data to create the Document-oriented database.
In NoSQL, every document-oriented database can have its own database structure.
We can add the field in NoSQL database at any time and the syntax varies from database to database.
It is the scalable database which means we can handle traffic through sharding like we can add more servers in our NoSQL database while SQL database we only can achieve by increasing the CPU, RAM, or SSD.
HOW NOSQL DATABASE WORKS:
Now let’s see how the non-relational or NoSQL database works. In the non-relational database there are no tables, so we don’t have to define the tubular structure and NoSQL database things can be nested.

{
name: “Alan”,
age: 18,
city: Amsterdam,
country: [
{countryname: “Netherland”},
{countryname: “England”}
]
}

So you can notice that it’s basically JavaScript object and you can also we have the bunch of key-value pairs by name, age, city. You can see that we have also a nested data like country and can add an object inside the object. So in NoSQL database can be stored in a collection. The example of NoSQL database is MongoDB, CouchDB, BigTable, Apache’s Cassandra DB, HBase, and Riak.

SQL database has been in the market for a long time, and it is tabular type database in which we have to relate data, we have to have multiple tables to relate that data. In SQL we often use primary keys or iD’s and we must need to have schema before creating the database. While in the Non-relational database, we don’t have to define any sort of table instead we have the flexible structure.

Both databases do the same thing in different ways. If you select one database and then in future, you want to switch to another then you can migrate to another in future too. But research and planning can save a lot of time and efforts.

WHEN TO USE SQL DATABASE?
If we want our date to be stored in logically structured form and must be consistent and the integrity of data is essential then we required to use SQL database or relational database.

WHEN TO USE NOSQL DATABASE?
If we want to store data in the unrelated form and want data to be stored in an indeterminate way and where the data is inconsistent and the structure of the date is variable.

In the knowledge bit, we have learned what is database. we have also learned different types of databases. We have discussed relational and non-relational database in detail and discussed when we should use the relational and non-relational database.

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What is NodeJs? Why we use node.JS? What we can do with node.js?

geeksread — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:19:27 +0000

In the previous knowledge bit, we have discussed that how the internet works, the difference between static and dynamic application. We have also seen that what is back-end and how it is different from front-end. Now in this knowledge bit, we will learn what is Nodejs. We will also discuss why we should use NodeJs. We will also discuss the difference between blocking and non-blocking module.

WHAT IS NODEJS?
What is Node.js?

Node.js is not a programming language and it is not a framework, so what exactly it is? It is a JavaScript runtime that is built on the V8 JavaScript engine. It is the same engine that the Google Chrome browser uses and it’s extremely fast and powerful.

WHAT DOES IT IS MEAN BY RUNTIME?
When I say runtime then its mean that node allows JavaScript to run as a standalone process on your machine. The V8 engine which is written in C++ takes your JavaScript and compiles it into very fast machine code that your computer understands.

So node allows us to use JavaScript as a server-side technology just like Ruby on Rail, PHP, Java and like many others. Node is completely cross-platform which is runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

WHY NODE.JS?
Why do we use node.js?

Node is extremely fast and helps us building real-time application because of its asynchronous nature. Many companies from around the world looked for the skilled Node.Js developers. One of the benefit to use Node.js is that it is event-driven asynchronous and that uses a non-blocking I/O model

WHAT WE CAN DO WITH NODE.JS
With using node.js, we can manipulate file system no matter it is Mac, Linux or windows. We can build the web server that can handle incoming HTTP request and then send responses. Node.jS allow us to work with any database like MongoDB, MySQL, Postgres, Redis, etc. With node.Js we can build powerful Restful API that can take in HTTP request and send data back in multiple formats. You can build back-end with the node or express or some other backend framework and then combine it with front-end framework like angular, react, or view.JS and build really powerful full stack application.

By using node.js, we can build the complete server-side application that can render, view and template right on the server with multiple template engines.

WHAT IS BLOCKING AND NON-BLOCKING MODULE?
We have mentioned non-blocking module earlier in this tutorial, now the first thing we will see what I/O is and then we will come on the module.

So I/O stands for input and output and an example of I/O operation is reading and writing to a database, changing files, uploading files, making HTTP requests and getting responses. Now let see what is blocking module. Just like in PHP Apache server, we have to wait for one statement to be executed for another statement to start. But with node.js which is asynchronous and follow non-blocking, we do not have to wait for one thing to finish to start another and when initial I/O operation is done a callback fires off.

So, if we want to upload a file on blocking then we have to wait for it to upload and when it’s uploaded then the next task will start, like after completing it will show the file or redirect you to some other page. While with node.JS asynchronous non-blocking module we can perform some other task in between when the file is uploading that’s why node.js called event-driven system.

CONCLUSION:
In this Node.js tutorial, we have discussed in detail about node.js and what is runtime environment. We have also discussed that why we should use node.js and what we can do with node.js. We have also given the detailed overview about blocking and non-blocking module.

Create GitHub Repository And Add Files using Command Line

geeksread — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:45:33 +0000

so Git is basically an open source version control system which is designed to organize and manage small and large every type of project with speed and efficiency.

While the GitHub is a web-based hosting platform for individuals and teams to store Git repository. GitHub is built on top of Git and it allows you to have both local and remote copies of your projects. With GitHub, you can easily share your project with anyone when it’s in the development stage. You can explore different popular project and can implement the new feature in their repositories.

How to save your UpWork connects? What kind of job should you ignore in Upwork?

geeksread — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:30:23 +0000

If you are in Upwork you will be familiar with connects. Freelancers need connects to apply for freelance jobs. Upwork Connects are just like coins that are necessary to submit job proposals. Upwork Connects also limit the number of jobs a freelancer can apply for in a month. Up to now, freelancers get 60 connects free each month but the Upwork connects policy has been changed and the connects are paid. Details of their pricing are given in their community blog. Freelance jobs are of 1 to 6 connects depending on the scope of the job. Now freelancers have to buy Upwork connects for 0.15$ each. A freelancer will lose his connects if he applies for a freelance job and the client hires another freelancer. But if the client doesn’t hire anyone then he will get his connects back. So, freelancers have to think more than once before applying for a freelance job.

In this article, we will discuss the points which you have to keep in mind before applying for the job if you want to save Upwork connects. So read carefully and keep the points in mind.

How to save your UpWork connects? What kind of job should you ignore in Upwork?

geeksread — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 06:44:18 +0000

https://www.geeksread.com/how-to-save-your-upwork-connects
If you are in Upwork you will be familiar with connects. Freelancers need connects to apply for freelance jobs. Upwork Connects are just like coins that are necessary to submit job proposals. Upwork Connects also limit the number of jobs a freelancer can apply for in a month. Up to now, freelancers get 60 connects free each month but the Upwork connects policy has been changed and the connects are paid. Details of their pricing are given in their community blog. Freelance jobs are of 1 to 6 connects depending on the scope of the job. Now freelancers have to buy Upwork connects for 0.15$ each. A freelancer will lose his connects if he applies for a freelance job and the client hires another freelancer. But if the client doesn’t hire anyone then he will get his connects back. So, freelancers have to think more than once before applying for a freelance job.

In this article, we will discuss the points which you have to keep in mind before applying for the job if you want to save Upwork connects. So read carefully and keep the points in mind.

Learn for free JavaScript Archives Tutorials - GeeksRead:

geeksread — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:01:58 +0000

https://www.geeksread.com/category/javascript/

we can use Chrome Developer tool for JavaScript. we are going to learn how we can access to the developer tool and we are going to debug simple JavaScript

Game Development Course Announcement - Become a Game Developer Without a Degree | Farhan Aqeel

geeksread — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:18:37 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_92hSf0dJY&list=PLBh8phtAyHPUY9fqgs1w6aHJALJ3_fMSc

How to Become a Game Developer Without a degree? in this video, I have some things to say about my upcoming series that will help you to become a game developer without a degree. In this game development course, I will start from the very basic and will move to intermediate topics that will help you to become a game developer that can earn money through freelancing websites such as Upwork, Fiverr, freelancer, and other freelancing platforms. Freelancer game development has a wide scope on freelancing markets. you will be able to get game development projects on freelancing websites such as Fiverr, Upwork, and Freelancer. in this game development course, we will look at C# (the programming language that is being used in unity3d game development. this will be the first game development course in Pakistan that will be free and has a level of any top-class game development course offered online.
My plans?

After getting many queries about freelancing, I have started a web series in which I'll teach what and how to work online. if you think that this series may provide benefit then don't forget to share it in your circle.

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How to Tackle the Hurdles While Searching for Your First Job on Upwork?

geeksread — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:35:07 +0000

Upwork is one of the great freelancing marketplaces. For new freelancers, getting their first Job on Upwork can be a great start to their freelancing career. While bidding, new freelancers are very excited, they assume to be hired immediately. It’s true in a few cases but not in all. Getting the first job on Upwork can be very exhausting for fresh freelancers, as many experienced freelancers also bid on the job on Upwork. If he knows how to stand out differently from the crowd, he can be the one who gets the job. So, getting the first job on Upwork is the toughest target. Once you surmount that barrier and get positive feedback, it will open the door of opportunities for you. Of course, there are reasons for the obstacles in getting job opportunities. In this article, we will discuss those hurdles and the way to overcome them.

Freelance job scams: How to detect fake clients?

geeksread — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:17:20 +0000

While you applying for a freelance jobyou must have awareness of these possible scams. a little investigative and careful look at the bidding and an agreement with clients