Introduction

Welcome to the world of movie recommendations! In this blog post, I’m excited to take you on a journey through the development of my Movie Recommender Website portfolio project. This project has been a labor of passion, and I’ll share its purpose, introduce you to the team, outline our roles and project timeline, describe our target audience, and explain my personal focus throughout this endeavor.

Purpose: The Movie Recommender Website was created to help users discover new and exciting movies tailored to their preferences, making their movie-watching experience more enjoyable.

Team Members: This project was a team of two endeavor.

Timeline: The development of this project spanned 14 days, from initial concept to the final.

Target Audience: Movie enthusiasts and anyone looking for personalized movie recommendations.

Personal Focus: My primary focus for this project was to create an intuitive and user-friendly interface that provides accurate movie recommendations based on user input.

The Story Behind My Project

Allow me to share a personal story that connects me to this project. While I may not have a remarkable childhood memory of movies, my journey as a software engineer has always been driven by a desire to create solutions that enhance people’s lives. In my previous roles, I’ve had the privilege of working on projects that have improved business operations and user experiences. This project, Movie Recommender Website, aligns perfectly with my goal of using technology to make everyday tasks more enjoyable.

What We Accomplished

Architecture: The architecture of our Movie Recommender Website is designed to efficiently process user preferences, match them with API, and provide personalized movie recommendations. The data flow ensures a smooth and responsive user experience.

Technologies Used: For the frontend, we chose to use HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript without additional frameworks. This decision allowed us to hone our JavaScript skills and provide a customized user interface. On the backend, we also used JavaScript for its simplicity and flexibility. Our movie are recommended using API to efficiently retrieve movie data.

Features Implemented:

1. User Profiles: Users can create profiles and save their movie preferences, making it easier to receive tailored recommendations.
2. Recommendation Engine: We developed a recommendation algorithm that analyzes user preferences and suggests movies based on their viewing history.
3. Search Functionality: Users can search for movies based on genre and view a summary information about them.

The Toughest Technical Challenge

One of the most demanding technical challenges I encountered during this project was optimizing the recommendation algorithm for efficient and accurate results. Here’s how I tackled it with the help of APIs:

Situation: My initial recommendation algorithm was slow and provided recommendations that were not always relevant to the user’s preferences.

Task: I needed to improve the algorithm’s performance and enhance the quality of movie recommendations.

Action: To address this challenge, I turned to external APIs that specialize in recommendation systems. One such API I leveraged was the “MovieLens” API, which offers a vast dataset of movie ratings and user preferences. By integrating the MovieLens API into my project, I gained access to a wealth of user data and movie ratings, allowing me to enhance the accuracy of my recommendations.

I also explored APIs like the “TasteDive” API, which provides movie recommendations based on user preferences and similarity patterns. Integrating the TasteDive API allowed me to tap into advanced recommendation algorithms developed by experts in the field, saving me significant time and effort in reinventing the wheel.

Result: Through the integration of these recommendation APIs and extensive fine-tuning, I successfully transformed my recommendation algorithm. It became significantly faster, and the movie recommendations became far more aligned with the user’s tastes and preferences. This experience taught me the power of leveraging external resources, like APIs, to solve complex problems efficiently. It also reinforced the importance of continuous iteration and optimization in software development.

This technical challenge provided me with valuable insights into the world of recommendation systems and expanded my knowledge of how to harness external APIs to enhance the functionality and performance of my projects.

Lessons Learned

Throughout this project, I gained valuable insights into both technical and personal aspects of software engineering:

Technical Takeaways:

• The importance of algorithm optimization for efficient and responsive applications.
• The value of user feedback and continuous testing for improving user experiences.
• The significance of data management and database design for handling large datasets effectively.

Personal Growth:

• I learned the importance of time management and setting achievable milestones.
• I discovered my passion for creating user-centric applications that solve real-world problems.
• I developed stronger problem-solving skills through overcoming technical challenges.

About Me

I am a dedicated and passionate software engineer with a strong commitment to creating innovative solutions that enhance the user experience. My goal is to continue developing applications that make a positive impact on people’s lives and to constantly learn and grow in the ever-evolving field of technology.

Thank you for joining me on this journey through my Movie Recommender Website portfolio project!

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Issue Summary:

Duration: Jul 17, 2023 to Jul 19, 2023 02:30 (UTC) Impact: Web Application Service Rollercoaster; 37% of Users Stranded

Root Cause: Sneaky Database Connection Pool Party Crashers

Timeline:

• 13:45: Monitoring system turns drama queen, sends urgent “Slowpoke Alert!”
• 13:50: Our brave engineers don their virtual detective hats, dive into logs and metrics.
• 14:15: We pull out our Sherlock pipes and ponder if slow SQL queries are to blame.
• 15:00: We send our scout party to investigate the database server performance.
• 16:30: “Optimize the queries, Watson!” — Oops, wrong deduction, Watson.
• 17:45: We shout for help! Incident escalates to the all-knowing database gurus.
• 18:30: Database team exposes the secret connection pool party crashers.
• 19:00: We gatecrash the party, kick out the intruders, and slowly revive service.
• 02:30: After a lot of coffee and code wrangling, service dances back to life.

Root Cause and Resolution:

Ladies and gentlemen, we had some sneaky gatecrashers at the Database Connection Pool Party! Turns out, the party-loving database connection pool had a bit too much fun, and it got crowded with more guests (connections) than it could handle. This sudden popularity led to a traffic jam of queries, creating a performance gridlock and ultimately causing our application’s grand dance floor to collapse.

To kick these uninvited guests out and prevent future gatecrashing, our engineers boosted the bouncer’s authority (connection pool size) and taught it better crowd control. We also gave our queries a makeover, so they don’t ask too many questions and keep the dance floor smooth. In other words, we made sure the party only has the right people on the guest list.

Corrective and Preventative Measures:

1. Bouncer Training: Our connection pool bouncer is now on a strict diet and exercise regime to handle sudden party bursts.
2. VIP Monitoring: We’ve hired a virtual VIP host to keep an eye on our connection pool and alert us if it starts getting too rowdy.
3. Theme Party Load Testing: We’re planning regular theme party load tests to simulate different guest scenarios and ensure our dance floor can handle it all.
4. SQL Dance Routine Optimization: Our queries are getting dance lessons to groove efficiently on the floor without stepping on anyone’s toes.
5. Gatecrasher Detector: We’re implementing a fancy facial recognition system to spot potential gatecrashers and escort them politely to the exit.

Tasks to Address the Issue:

1. Upgrade Bouncer’s Wardrobe: Patch connection pool settings to handle sudden party popularity without breaking a sweat.
2. Dance Floor Monitors: Set up automated alerts to warn us if the dance floor gets too crowded or if anyone starts doing the moonwalk.
3. Gatecrasher Prevention Guide: Develop a playbook for handling party gatecrashers, with step-by-step instructions on how to show them the door.
4. Frequent Dance-offs: Schedule regular dance-offs to practice query performance and keep the dance floor in tip-top shape.
5. Smooth Party Transition Plan: Establish a process for gracefully transitioning between different party themes and guest lists.

In conclusion, our recent web stack debugging escapade was a dance with uninvited connection pool gatecrashers. We swiftly dealt with these party poopers, optimized our dance moves, and ensured our application’s dance floor is ready for any party scenario. With vigilant monitoring, snazzier queries, and a well-trained bouncer, our future parties will be the talk of the town (in a good way, of course!). So keep dancing, stay tuned, and let’s waltz into a brighter and glitch-free future together! 🎉🕺💃

Duration: Jul 17, 2023 to Jul 19, 2023 , 02:30 (WCA) Impact: Web Application Service Downtime; 37% of Users Affected

Root Cause: Unanticipated Database Connection Pool Exhaustion

Timeline:

• 13:45: Issue detected by monitoring system alerting unusually high response times.
• 13:50: I partnered with some colleagues to form an Engineering team who engaged, investigating logs and server health metrics.
• 14:15: Initial assumption made about potential slow SQL queries causing the issue.
• 15:00: Further investigations on database server performance initiated.
• 16:30: Misleading path taken, as attention focused on optimizing SQL queries.
• 17:45: Incident escalated to database administration team.
• 18:30: Database team identified connection pool exhaustion as root cause.
• 19:00: Actions taken to increase connection pool limits, gradually restoring service.
• 02:30: Service fully restored after resolving connection pool issue.

Root Cause and Resolution:

The root cause of the outage was an unexpected exhaustion of the database connection pool due to a rapid increase in concurrent connections. The web application was configured with a connection pool size that wasn’t able to handle the sudden surge in user traffic during a promotional campaign. As a result, the application started queuing up database requests, leading to severe performance degradation and eventual downtime.

To resolve the issue, the engineering team increased the maximum connection pool size and optimized the connection reuse mechanism. This allowed the application to accommodate the increased traffic and prevent future connection pool exhaustion. Additionally, caching strategies were reviewed and tuned to reduce the number of unnecessary database queries.

Corrective and Preventative Measures:

1. Connection Pool Monitoring: Implement proactive monitoring of database connection pool usage, with alerts set up to detect early signs of pool exhaustion.
2. Auto-scaling Strategies: Develop auto-scaling mechanisms for the web application infrastructure to dynamically adjust resources based on traffic spikes.
3. Load Testing: Regularly conduct comprehensive load testing to simulate peak traffic scenarios and identify potential bottlenecks.
4. Query Optimization: Continuously review and optimize SQL queries to minimize database load and improve overall application performance.
5. Documentation Update: Enhance documentation to include detailed guidelines for configuring connection pools and handling sudden traffic surges.
6. Incident Response Training: Provide incident response training to the team, focusing on rapid diagnosis and efficient escalation procedures.

Tasks to Address the Issue:

1. Patch connection pool settings to allow for dynamic scaling during traffic spikes.
2. Implement automatic alerts for connection pool exhaustion and other critical performance metrics.
3. Develop a playbook for handling future incidents involving database performance degradation.
4. Set up automated load testing scripts to simulate various traffic patterns and stress test the application.
5. Establish a regular review process for database query performance and optimization.

In conclusion, the recent web stack debugging incident was caused by unanticipated database connection pool exhaustion, resulting in service downtime affecting 37% of users. The engineering team responded promptly, but initial assumptions led to misleading debugging paths. The issue was eventually identified by the database team, and corrective measures were taken to increase connection pool limits and optimize database usage. Moving forward, enhanced monitoring, auto-scaling strategies, and improved incident response procedures will ensure a more resilient and responsive web application.

Introduction:

When you type “https://www.google.com " into your browser and press Enter, a complex sequence of events takes place behind the scenes. In this blog post, we will explore the journey of a browser request, diving into the key components involved, such as DNS request, TCP/IP, Firewall, HTTPS/SSL, Load-balancer, Web server, Application server, and Database. Almost everyone who has ever used the internet has, at least once in the history of their online searches, typed “https://www.google.com " into a browser. Were you ever curious about what happens immediately after clicking the enter key?

Or perhaps what happens within those few seconds to generate the list of search results that Google displays when you search for something. If you have ever been that curious, then let me help demystify that for you.

Instead of just scratching the surface, I am going to get into the details so that you get the whole picture and also become technically savvy about how the web works.

Don’t worry, I will break everything down as much as possible for you to appreciate it.

Just so we are on the same page, I want to presume you know what a browser is but if you don't, that's also fine. A browser is basically an app that you use to access the web. Common examples include: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.

Now fasten your seat belt, and let’s get flying.

A short explanation of what happens when you type a URL into a web browser

When you enter a URL like “https://www.google.com " in your web browser and hit the enter key, a series of intricate processes occur before you see any output on your browser.

Fortunately, these processes happen in a fraction of a second, so we rarely pause to consider them. Before delving into the specifics of each step, let me provide a broad overview of what transpires within those microseconds.

Your computer initiates a request to the domain name system (DNS) server, which acts as a directory for domain names. The DNS server responds with the precise IP address associated with the “https://www.google.com " URL.

Armed with the IP address, your computer establishes a connection with the server using Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) facilitated by the Internet Protocol (IP). This connection, often referred to as a “handshake,” enables communication between your computer and the server.

If your computer is protected by a firewall, it verifies whether the requested action is permissible. Similarly, if the server you are accessing is behind a firewall, it undergoes a similar verification process before granting access.

Once the connection is established, your browser sends a request for the webpage using encryption protocols like Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt the data exchanged between your computer and the server. The inclusion of “https” in the URL signifies a secure connection.

Large-scale companies like Google maintain a multitude of servers, employing load balancers to distribute incoming requests among them. Consequently, when your browser sends a request, it first encounters the load balancer, which employs algorithms to direct the request to a specific server.

The designated server receives the request and sends a response back to the load balancer, which subsequently forwards it to your browser. This response predominantly consists of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files that constitute Google’s homepage.

The HTML files instruct the browser on how to display the page’s content, while the CSS files define its visual styling. JavaScript files add interactivity and dynamic features to the page.

In scenarios where dynamic content is required, such as Google search results, the web server may relay a request to the application server. Subsequently, the application server may query a database server to retrieve relevant data, which is then relayed back to the web server. The web server incorporates this data into the response sent back to the browser.

Ultimately, the browser renders the received page and presents it to you, completing the process.

Have you ever wondered about the multitude of processes that occur before you can view anything in your browser? The brief overview I provided earlier only scratches the surface. Now, let’s delve deeper into each component and explore the intricacies of what transpires behind the scenes.

DNS Request

The journey begins with a Domain Name System (DNS) request. The browser needs to resolve the domain name “www.google.com "to its corresponding IP address. It sends a DNS request to a DNS server, which translates the domain name into an IP address.

Whenever you access a website or domain name using your browser, valuable information called DNS records is stored in the browser’s cache.

When you enter a domain name like “google.com” in your web browser, it first checks its cache to see if it has recently stored the DNS record for that domain.

If a recent copy of the DNS record is found in the browser’s cache, it uses the corresponding IP address to send a request directly to the server. This caching mechanism accelerates the process of translating the domain name to an IP address, as it eliminates the need to query the DNS server.

In cases where the browser’s cache lacks a recent copy of the DNS record or if the record has been updated since the last cache, the browser proceeds to send a request to the DNS server to resolve the domain name.

Now, let’s delve into the detailed steps involved in the DNS lookup process:

1. The browser initiates a request to the local DNS resolver, usually provided by the ISP.
2. The local DNS resolver checks its cache for the DNS record. If available, it promptly sends the IP address back to the browser.
3. In the absence of a recent cache entry, the local DNS resolver sends a request to a root nameserver.
4. The root nameserver responds by providing the address of a top-level domain (TLD) nameserver, such as .com or .org.
5. The local DNS resolver sends a request to the TLD nameserver.
6. The TLD nameserver responds with the address of the authoritative nameserver for the domain.
7. The local DNS resolver sends a request to the authoritative nameserver.
8. The authoritative nameserver responds with the IP address associated with the domain.
9. The local DNS resolver delivers the IP address to the browser.
10. The browser establishes a connection with the server located at the provided IP address to fetch the webpage.

It’s important to note that additional steps may be involved in cases where the DNS record is not found or if specific configurations like DNS load balancing or content delivery networks (CDNs) are in place.

Once the IP address is resolved, both the local DNS resolver and the browser cache it for future reference, enabling faster resolution for subsequent requests related to the same domain name.

The duration for which the DNS record is cached (referred to as “TTL” or Time To Live) is determined and configured by the authoritative nameserver, based on the preferences of the domain owner.

TCP/IP

Once the browser obtains the IP address, it initiates a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) connection to the server at that IP address. TCP is responsible for establishing a reliable and ordered connection between the browser and the server.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and IP (Internet Protocol) are fundamental components of the internet infrastructure that work together to facilitate communication between devices.

When you type “google.com” into your web browser, TCP/IP plays a crucial role in establishing a connection with the server that hosts the website, ensuring reliable data transmission. Let’s explore the process in more detail:

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and IP (Internet Protocol) are fundamental components of the internet infrastructure that work together to facilitate communication between devices.

When you type “google.com” into your web browser, TCP/IP plays a crucial role in establishing a connection with the server that hosts the website, ensuring reliable data transmission. Let’s explore the process in more detail:

1. The web browser initiates a request to the server using IP to establish a connection.
2. The server acknowledges the request, and a handshake process takes place to establish a reliable connection between the browser and the server.
3. Once the connection is established, the browser sends a specific request for the webpage it wants to access, such as the homepage of google.com. This request is transmitted using TCP, guaranteeing the accurate delivery and sequencing of data packets.
4. The server receives the request and responds by sending back the HTML code that constitutes the homepage of google.com. This response is also transmitted using TCP to ensure the integrity of the data.
5. The browser receives the HTML code and processes it to render the webpage on your screen. If the webpage contains additional resources like images or scripts, the browser requests and receives them using TCP/IP as well.

In essence, TCP/IP serves as the underlying framework that enables the seamless transfer of data between your browser and the server, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of the information exchanged.

Firewall

The TCP connection passes through firewalls, which act as a security measure. Firewalls analyze the network traffic, allowing or blocking certain types of data based on predefined rules.

A firewall acts as a protective barrier for a network by monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predefined security rules. Its main objective is to safeguard the network from external threats, including hackers and malicious software.

When you enter a URL like “google.com” in your browser, the request passes through a firewall as it travels to Google’s server. The firewall examines the incoming request to determine whether it complies with the established security rules.

The firewall applies two primary types of security rules to assess incoming requests:

1. Source and destination-based rules: These rules govern whether traffic from specific sources or intended for certain destinations is allowed or blocked. For instance, the firewall might be configured to block traffic from particular countries or only permit access from specific IP addresses.
2. Traffic type-based rules: These rules regulate the flow of traffic based on its nature. The firewall can be configured to block traffic on specific ports associated with malware or restrict certain types of traffic, such as allowing only HTTP or HTTPS protocols.

If the incoming request satisfies the firewall’s security rules in front of Google’s server, it is permitted to proceed, enabling your browser to access the website seamlessly.

However, if the request fails to comply with the security rules, it is denied, and your browser is unable to establish a connection with the website. This protective measure helps ensure that only authorized and safe traffic is allowed to enter the network while preventing potential threats from infiltrating the system.

HTTPS/SSL

If the website uses HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure), an additional layer of security is added. The browser and server perform a handshake to establish a secure SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) connection. This encryption ensures that the data transmitted between the browser and the server remains confidential and tamper-proof.

HTTPS, also known as Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, is a secure version of the standard HTTP protocol used for transmitting data over the internet. Its primary purpose is to ensure the encryption of data exchanged between your browser and Google’s server, making it resistant to unauthorized access.

To achieve this security, HTTPS relies on encryption protocols called SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security). These protocols establish a secure and encrypted connection between your browser and the server to protect the transmitted data.

An effective way to grasp the concept is through an analogy:

Imagine HTTPS as a locked box utilized for sending messages online. When you intend to send a message via HTTPS, you enclose it within the locked box and send it to the intended recipient. Only the recipient possesses the key required to unlock the box and access the message.

In this analogy, SSL/TLS acts as unique codes used for locking and unlocking the box. When you engage in HTTPS communication, both you (the browser) and the recipient (Google’s server) agree upon a specific code to secure the box. This ensures that only you and the recipient possess the code necessary to unlock and read the message.

Now, when you enter “google.com” into your browser, it initiates a request using HTTPS. This request is analogous to placing the message in the locked box and sending it to the server. Subsequently, the server responds by sending back the webpage using HTTPS, encapsulating it within a locked box, which is received by your browser.

By employing HTTPS and SSL/TLS, the data transmitted between your browser and Google’s server remains confidential and protected from unauthorized interception. This secure communication ensures the privacy and integrity of the information shared during your browsing sessions.

Load-balancer

For large websites like Google, load-balancers come into play. Load-balancers distribute incoming requests across multiple servers to optimize performance and ensure high availability. They help distribute the traffic and prevent any single server from being overwhelmed.

A load balancer is a device designed to distribute incoming network traffic evenly among a group of servers or resources.

Its main purpose is to prevent any individual server from being overwhelmed by distributing the traffic across multiple servers. By doing so, it enhances the overall capacity and reliability of the system.

Companies like Google, which handle an immense number of website visitors daily, require a multitude of servers to handle the load effectively. Consequently, they employ load balancers to ensure an equitable distribution of traffic among their servers, preventing overload on specific machines while optimizing resource utilization.

When a browser attempts to access google.com, the load balancer plays a crucial role. It receives the incoming request from the browser and then directs it to one of the servers within Google’s server network. The selection of the specific server is determined by the load balancing algorithm in place, which can be based on factors such as server capacity, current load, or other performance metrics.

Web Server

After passing through the load-balancer, the request reaches a web server. The web server’s primary role is to handle HTTP requests and serve web pages. It processes the request, retrieves the requested resources, and prepares a response to send back to the browser.

A web server is a software application responsible for handling requests for web pages made by clients, such as a browser attempting to access google.com. When a client sends a request for a specific web page to a web server, the server receives and processes the request, providing an appropriate response back to the client.

In the case of accessing google.com, the load balancer routes the incoming request to Google’s server. The web server at Google then takes charge, processing the received request and generating a response. This response typically consists of the necessary HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files that constitute the web page.

Once the web server generates the response, it sends it back to the load balancer. The load balancer, in turn, forwards the response to the browser that initiated the request. Subsequently, the browser utilizes the received HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files to render and display the web page to the user.

Application Server

In some cases, web servers may communicate with application servers. Application servers handle dynamic content generation and execute server-side scripts or applications. They interact with databases, perform complex calculations, or process business logic before generating a response.

In contrast to the web server, the application server takes care of handling dynamic content. In the case of accessing “google.com”, the application server plays a vital role in generating the search results that vary based on the query entered into the search engine.

When you submit a search query to Google, the request initially goes to the load balancer, which then directs it to one of the web servers within the Google server network. From there, the web server forwards the request to the application server responsible for processing the query and generating the corresponding search results.

Depending on the complexity of the search query, the application server may need to interact with a database to retrieve the necessary data. For instance, when searching for a specific product on an e-commerce website, the application server might need to retrieve relevant information about that product from a database.

Once the application server obtains the required data, it sends it back to the web server. The web server incorporates this information into the response, which is then sent back to the browser. Finally, the browser utilizes the received data to display the search results on your screen.

Rendering the Page

Once the browser receives a response from the web server, it undergoes a rendering process to display the web page correctly. This process involves interpreting the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files contained in the response and executing the necessary actions to render the page as intended.

In the case of accessing Google’s web page, your browser would receive the response from the web server, which includes the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files that compose the Google web page.

Using these files, the browser performs the following steps to render the page:

1. Displaying text and images: The browser arranges the text and images on the page, ensuring they appear in their designated positions.
2. Applying CSS styles: The browser formats the text, layout, and visual elements based on the CSS styles defined in the files. This ensures the page has the intended appearance and layout.
3. Executing JavaScript code: If there is any JavaScript code embedded in the page, the browser executes it. This may involve dynamic content generation, user interactions, or other functionalities that enhance the web page’s functionality.

Once the rendering process is complete, the web page is displayed on your screen. At this point, you can interact with the page by clicking links, entering text, submitting forms, or engaging with other interactive elements present on the page.

Database

If the request requires data from a database, the application server connects to the database server. The database server retrieves the requested data and returns it to the application server. The application server then incorporates the data into the response and sends it back to the web server.

Conclusion: The journey of a browser request from typing “https://www.google.com " to displaying the website involves various components working together seamlessly. From DNS resolution to establishing secure connections, load balancing, web servers, application servers, and databases, each step plays a crucial role in delivering a seamless browsing experience. Understanding this process gives us insights into the complexities underlying the websites we visit every day.

Please note that this is a simplified overview of the process, and each component mentioned can have further intricacies and optimizations. Nonetheless, it provides a general understanding of what happens behind the scenes when we enter a URL into our browsers.

What is GitHub?

GitHub is a hosting platform for code. It lets different people work on a same project from any part of the world. To be able to use this platform you must create a git account on github.com.

What is Git?

Git is a popular version control system used for:

A. Tacking code changes

B. Tracking who made changes

C. Coding collaborations

The benefits of Git:

• Every developer has an entire copy of the code on their local systems
• Any changes made to the source code can be tracked by others
• There is regular communication between the developers

Git is a version control system used for tracking changes in computer files. It is generally used for source code management in software development.

Git has the following features

• Tracks history
• Free and open source
• Supports non-linear development
• Creates backups
• Scalable
• Supports collaboration
• Branching is easier
• Distributed development

What is Branch in Git?

Branch in Git is used to keep your changes until they are ready. You can do your work on a branch while the main branch (master) remains stable. After you are done with your work, you can merge it with the main office.

GETTING STARTED WITH GIT

To get started on git, you have to download git from the git website using the link https://git-scm.com/downloads.com.

When the download is complete, you have to go to your command shell of your machine and run the command ‘git — version’ which should give you a result like this — git version 2.38.1.windows.1 depending the version downloaded.

To configure git on your machine, you have to use the commands

git — global user.name ‘(name you use fur your GitHub)’

git — global user.email ‘(email used for your GitHub)

The next step is to create a local directory using the following command:

$ mkdir test

$ cd test to open the test directory and ‘ls’ to view the content

The next step is to initialize the directory:

$ git init

Next, make a commit using the following command:

$ git commit -m “committing a text file”

Link the Git to a GitHub Account:

$ git config — global user.username

Open your GitHub account and create a new repository with the name

Git Commands: Working With Local Repositories

· git init

· The command git init is used to create an empty Git repository.

· After the git init command is used, a .git folder is created in the directory with some subdirectories. Once the repository is initialized, the process of creating other files begins.

· git add

· Add command is used after checking the status of the files, to add those files to the staging area.

· git commit

· The commit command makes sure that the changes are saved to the local repository.

· The command “git commit –m <message>” allows you to describe everyone and help them understand what has happened.

· Before running the commit command, “git add” is used to add any new or modified files.

· git status

· The git status command tells the current state of the repository.

· The command provides the current working branch. If the files are in the staging area, but not committed, it will be shown by the git status. Also, if there are no changes, it will show the message no changes to commit, working directory clean.

· git config

· The git config command is used initially to configure the user.name and user.email. This specifies what email id and username will be used from a local repository.

· When git config is used with — global flag, it writes the settings to all repositories on the computer.

git config — global user.name “any user name”

git config — global user.email <email id>

· git branch

· The git branch command is used to determine what branch the local repository is on.

· The command enables adding and deleting a branch.

· git checkout

· The git checkout command is used to switch branches, whenever the work is to be started on a different branch.

· The command works on three separate entities: files, commits, and branches.

· git merge

· The git merge command is used to integrate the branches together. The command combines the changes from one branch to another branch.

It is used to merge the changes in the staging branch to the stable branch

· git remote

· The git remote command is used to create, view, and delete connections to other repositories.

· The connections here are not like direct links into other repositories, but as bookmarks that serve as convenient names to be used as a reference.

· git pull

· The git pull command is used to fetch and merge changes from the remote repository to the local repository.

· The command “git pull origin master” copies all the files from the master branch of the remote repository to the local repository.

· git push

· The command git push is used to transfer the commits or pushing the content from the local repository to the remote repository.

· The command is used after a local repository has been modified, and the modifications are to be shared with the remote team members.

git push -u origiGit Push Command

The git push command uploads content from a local repository to a remote repository. Pushing refers to the process of moving commits from one repository to another. Pushing is the equivalent of git fetch, except that instead of importing commits to a local branch, it exports commits to an external branch.

The Git push command is used to push the local repository content to a remote repository. After a local repository has been modified, a push is executed to share the modifications with remote team members. Pushing is the way commits are transferred from the local repository to the remote repository.n master

· git pull

The git pull command is used to retrieve and download content from a remote repository and update the local repository as soon as it has been downloaded. In Git-based collaboration workflows, it is common to merge remote upstream changes into your local repository.

The Git pull command is used to fetch and merge code changes from the remote repository to the local repository. Git pull is a combination of two commands, Git fetch followed by Git merge.

In the first stage, Git fetch is executed that downloads content from the required remote repository. Then, the Git merge command combines multiple sequences of commits into a single branch.

Note: Every developer needs to use a version control system for improvement on software development.

On the aspect of terminal navigations and commands while preparing to push contents to Git, we have some important commands to note among others:

· cd - to open a folder or file

· mkdir - to create a folder

· touch - to create a file

· ls - to list content

· rm - to delete a directory or file

· cd .. - to move one step backward out from a path

· Creating files with relevant extensions eg main.css, index.html, index.js

My dream, passion and career goal has been at the fore in my desire to transition into tech.

Growing up I’ve had dreams of building a career in Tech with so much zeal to be part of the world changers I see on TV based on what they do due to my zeal to create an environment where life is a lot easier and contribute to Nation building within my own capacity. I tilted away due to certain pressure into a different path with little or no interest in what I was doing but deep down, there was still a burning desire for Tech.

Reality Check — I cannot run away from these dreams. It’s all about the world of today so it’s there at my face everyday, every time. Why? Because we are now in a fast changing, drifting towards Tech in what seems to be an unending fashion. My experience in the present day society and generation has grown my desire much more.

Looking back, I had so many problem solving ideas through Tech but ditched it down the drain due to no knowledge or skill and in no time, someone else accomplished this goal with the required skill acquired.

Talking about the world evolving, it’s another factor and driving force for me tilting back to my desired career path which is Tech. It is obvious that nearly everything relies on Tech. From the Cars we drive to various sectors of careers. Clearly, they most times rely on computer software, data bases, Mobile Apps just to name a few. For example your Bank App in your phone has solved a problem in banking, giving you the luxury of financial transactions from the comfort of anywhere you find yourself with good telecom network (another Technology)

With all this said, Its glaring that Technology is developing in new and interesting ways, yielding great innovation, hence my being a Tech Enthusiast with my career goals. This has been a driving factor to my journey of building a career in this field. Personally I have a goal of solving a real world problem in our current society which I have noticed and I can only succeed in achieving this goal through Tech of which I’ve gone in search of knowledge and up-skill to reach these goal.

It was a bumpy ride until I found an opportunity to be trained in Geographic information Systems (GIS) of which I was selected among the team who demarcated the entire country in 18 phases but in a shorter period of time compared to achieving this manually. It involved collecting, compiling, storing statistical and demographic data of the entire country and its citizens for Census purpose.

Sounds big but it’s just one small segment of Tech.

In my quest for more knowledge because I had not gotten what I really wanted in Tech, I was introduced to a TxE Africa. A community I call home. This is because they have offered me a great deal of what i’ve been searching for. TxE Africa aims at building young people’s confidence in approaching potential employers, generating business ideas, market strategies and coaching you in acquiring the necessary technical skills required to work in Tech and Entrepreneurship

This community is a big career building path leading me to my goal of becoming a Tech professional who will contribute to Societal and National building, even with the world at large. They are found on Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and also their website. Click here to visit the TxE community website. If you have interest in any of the career paths mentioned in this article. You can watch a short video of the successful summit powered by William Uchemba Foundation here.

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Paxful is a peer-to-peer exchange platform established in 2015 by a team of developers whose goal was to simplify access to Bitcoin. The platform provides a direct exchange where buyers and sellers of cryptocurrencies can meet and transact with each other directly. It also offers opportunity to make a lot of commissions easily as an affiliate.

The buyer deposits cash through Paxful’s payment methods such as prepaid VISA, Gift Card Code, or Western Union to the seller’s account. Once the seller confirms receipt of funds from Paxful’s escrow service, they release Bitcoins to the buyer directly. Sellers can accept over 300 different payment methods, not to mention a capacity to accept over 85% of international buyers.

Another advantage of Paxful over centralized exchanges is that users do not need to create a username or password to access the marketplace — they only need their email address.

If you reside in any country where centralized cryptocurrency exchange platforms are banned, or unreachable for some reason, Paxful is one of the best solutions as you can use it from any location where there is internet access.

For easy steps to get started on paxful >>Click Here<<

REMITANO

Remitano is an online platform that provides an escrowed P2P crypto marketplace that supports the buying and selling of cryptos.

The platform allows users to buy and sell cryptos with either crypto or fiat currencies and earn 40% crypto commission

Importantly, Remitano provides investors with a secure environment to connect with other investors across the Remitano network.

Remitano’s Escrow service provides the secure environment for the Remitano network to inter-trade securely.

Founded in 2016 by Babylon Solutions Limited and headquartered in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Remitano supports more than 30 countries worldwide.

Countries supported by Remitano include but are not limited to: Vietnam, Malaysia, Nigeria, India, South Africa, Singapore, Cambodia, Kenya, Ghana, and Pakistan.

Currently, the Remitano platform supports the deposit and withdrawal of 6 of the most popular cryptocurrencies that include Bitcoin (“BTC”), Bitcoin Cash (“BCH”), Ethereum (“ETH”), Litecoin (“LTC”), Ripple’s XRP (“XRP”), and USD Tether (“USDT”).

Additionally, depending upon jurisdiction, Remitano permits the deposit and withdrawal of the following fiat currencies: Indian Rupee, Indonesian Rupiah, Malaysian Ringgit, Nigerian Naira, Venezuelan Bolivar and Vietna

Additional crypto available via the swap and invest platforms include Binance Coin (“BNB”), Cardano’s ADA (“ADA”), Chainlink (“LINK”), EOS (“EOS”), Ethereum Classic (“ETC”), Monero’s XMR (“XMR”), NEO (“NEO”), Stellar’s Lumen (“XML”), Tezos (“XTZ”), and Tron’s TRX (“TRX”).

Remitano Platform Attributes

Key attributes of the Remitano platform include:

· Very fast and easy registration and verification process.

· Facilitates instant purchases of altcoins.

· Via the Peer2Peer platform, crypto exchanges are made via its intermediary escrow platform, providing an additional layer of security.

· The Peer2Peer platform also allows investors to purchase crypto via local bank transfer and credit/debit card.

· Provides investors an investment platform that allows users to invest into supported cryptos with 2x margin.

· Remitano’s Swap feature allows investors to seamlessly exchange already held crypto for other supported cryptos.

· 24–7 Customer support with very fast response times.

· Fast coin and fiat deposits. Supports zero confirmation for major coins such as Bitcoin (“BTC”) and Bitcoin Cash (“BCH”).

Registration

To open an account, >>Click Here<< to go to the remitano website and click on the “Login / Register ” icon as shown below:

Enter your email address and click “Send Link”.

You will then receive a notification that requests you to go to your email inbox and click on the “Log me into Remitano” icon.

Please note that the link is valid for 15 minutes. If you exceed this time, you will need to go back and start again.

You will then need to enter a user name for the first time, as shown below, and click “Continue”:

You are then required to accept terms of service. Read the terms and the click “I have read and agree”.

Once you have read and agreed to the terms, you are redirected to your Remitano home page.

Verification

At this stage, you will need to complete the verification process in order to enjoy Remitano’s full offerings.

Go to your “User Name” dropdown menu and select “Verify account”.

Remitano has multiple KYC levels that give you different buying, depositing, and withdrawal limits.

For easy steps o how to get started on Remitano >>Click Here<<

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT BUY OR SELL CRYPTOCURRENCY AND ALL LINKS ARE AFFILIATE LINKS OF WHICH I WILL BE MAKING COMMISSIONS ON ACTIONS TAKEN. REGISTRATION ARE FREE OF COST WHATSOEVER. THANK YOU.

Through its desktop or mobile dashboards, Binance offers a wide array of trading features, including an impressive selection of market charts and hundreds of cryptocurrencies. Users can also access a variety of trading options including futures and options, as well as several order types.

In addition to its tools and features, Binance also offers a comprehensive learning platform, an NFT platform, and more. You can earn 20% commission by simply inviting friends to the platform even with no investment.

Company Overview

Founded in 2017 by software developer Changpeng Zhao, Binance is a decentralized crypto exchange that was originally based in China.

Binance offers hundreds of cryptocurrencies for global users. However, it’s important to note that the global Binance platform is different from its U.S. counterpart, Binance.us, which only offers 65+ cryptocurrencies.

Binance users may also be subject to other fees. For a quick look at the different fees associated with various withdrawal and payment types, you can refer to the chart below.

Opening a Binance Account

To get started and open a Binance account for FREE, Simply

>>Click Here<< to sign up and follow the steps below:

• Step 1: Click on the “Get Started” button in the top right-hand corner and enter the required information. The registration process can take a few minutes, as Binance will verify your account information.
• Step 2: Enable 2FA
• Step 3: Link your payment method
• Step 4: Deposit funds and start trading.

For a video guide on how to get started >>Click Here<<

Fees

Binance’s fees are among the lowest in the industry. While U.S.-based users will pay slightly more on Binance.us, its fees are still lower than what you’d see on other leading platforms. Binance employs a maker/taker fees structure, and fees vary based on trading volume and Binance Coin (BNB) balance. In general, higher volume trades are subject to lower fees.

Users can also get fee discounts for the following:

• Using Binance (BNB) coins in trades
• Referral bonuses
• Reaching very important person (VIP) status by trading a certain amount of assets

>>Click Here<< for a guide and sign up for free

DISCLAIMER: This is to affirm that all links in this article are affiliate links and I will be making a commission on any action you take by clicking on these links at no extra cost to you whatsoever. Thank you.

I have been exploring ways to getting more crypto for myself.

First off, I would like to say I do not trade crypto of any kind and I don’t run a crypto exchange platform.

I only introduce the best legitimate and world known Crypto exchange platforms that are secure.

5 best Crypto exchange options are:

Binance

Remitano

Coinbase

KuCoin

Paxful.

There are many ways to win but this is just one for a start. The above exchange platforms give you a chance to grow in crypto exchange.

I focused on getting people to know about these exchange platforms and getting started in their Crypto journey.

I have greatly benefited from this and would love to share the knowledge to help those thinking about improving their lives in this.

I would have posted screenshots on what I have gotten so far here but due to strict Facebook guidelines, my post may be taken down due to displaying the figures

But I can just offer you tips.

The tips are simple.

This is simply by getting people to any of the platform and get some percentage commission per person.

You get 40% commission from who you get to register and take action.

That’s the reason why some people succeed in crypto without trading frequently.

Many are already benefiting from this as starters.

Remember, cryptocurrency is an asset. It is called digital assets and is still currently a legal tender.

You can work with all five of them depending on how you want to work with this tips.

I have discovered that all people need is legitimate information to solve problems.

In your dissemination of information about these platforms above, you can be receiving good commissions as an affiliate.

I monitor the market value per hour to trade when the value is up if I want to.

This has worked so well for me. Owing to the fact that these platforms are user friendly.

With this, I am happy to share this tips for the tiny percentage of those who wants to grow through this.

Getting started is easy.

I gathered and wrote more about these platforms. You can read to benefit from this and easily register on their platforms for FREE through the Link

https://medium.com/@ndefoafam/5-best-cryptocurrency-exchanges-f524aba4cfe7

Or log into Instagram @atlastrade_realty and click on the link in my bio to access this FREE of cost. Every registration is FREE

There is also a Youtube video guide available on another way to grow with crypto.

It is called Arbitrage.

Arbitrage is simple. Buy from an exchange for a cheaper rate and sell at a higher rate in another. This video teaches you to buy COTI from KuCoin and sell on Binance.

You can register on any of these top crypto exchange platforms to make lots of profits on crypto arbitrage easily

>>Click Here<< to see a video tutorial of crypto arbitrage.

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT BUY OR SELL CRYPTOCURRENCY AND ALL LINKS ARE AFFILIATE LINKS OF WHICH I WILL BE MAKING COMMISSIONS ON ACTIONS TAKEN. REGISTRATION ARE FREE OF COST WHATSOEVER. THANK YOU.

In this article, Iwill be showing you 5 best crypto exchange alternatives as the title suggest. I will talk about what it is and what it isn’t. They are among the best crypto exchanges today and I have no doubt about this. These platforms also offers lots of benefits and commission per user who you bring to the platform. They are as follows:

REMITANO

Remitano is an online platform that provides an escrowed P2P crypto marketplace that supports the buying and selling of cryptos.

The platform allows users to buy and sell cryptos with either crypto or fiat currencies.

Importantly, Remitano provides investors with a secure environment to connect with other investors across the Remitano network.

Remitano’s Escrow service provides the secure environment for the Remitano network to inter-trade securely.

Founded in 2016 by Babylon Solutions Limited and headquartered in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Remitano supports more than 30 countries worldwide.

Countries supported by Remitano include but are not limited to: Vietnam, Malaysia, Nigeria, India, South Africa, Singapore, Cambodia, Kenya, Ghana, and Pakistan.

Currently, the Remitano platform supports the deposit and withdrawal of 6 of the most popular cryptocurrencies that include Bitcoin (“BTC”), Bitcoin Cash (“BCH”), Ethereum (“ETH”), Litecoin (“LTC”), Ripple’s XRP (“XRP”), and USD Tether (“USDT”).

Additionally, depending upon jurisdiction, Remitano permits the deposit and withdrawal of the following fiat currencies: Indian Rupee, Indonesian Rupiah, Malaysian Ringgit, Nigerian Naira, Venezuelan Bolivar and Vietna

Additional crypto available via the swap and invest platforms include Binance Coin (“BNB”), Cardano’s ADA (“ADA”), Chainlink (“LINK”), EOS (“EOS”), Ethereum Classic (“ETC”), Monero’s XMR (“XMR”), NEO (“NEO”), Stellar’s Lumen (“XML”), Tezos (“XTZ”), and Tron’s TRX (“TRX”).

Remitano Platform Attributes

Key attributes of the Remitano platform include:

· Very fast and easy registration and verification process.

· Facilitates instant purchases of altcoins.

· Via the Peer2Peer platform, crypto exchanges are made via its intermediary escrow platform, providing an additional layer of security.

· The Peer2Peer platform also allows investors to purchase crypto via local bank transfer and credit/debit card.

· Provides investors an investment platform that allows users to invest into supported cryptos with 2x margin.

· Remitano’s Swap feature allows investors to seamlessly exchange already held crypto for other supported cryptos.

· 24–7 Customer support with very fast response times.

· Fast coin and fiat deposits. Supports zero confirmation for major coins such as Bitcoin (“BTC”) and Bitcoin Cash (“BCH”).

Registration

Remitano offers 40% commission for referrals.

To open an account for FREE, >>Click Here<< to go to the remitano website and click on the “Login / Register” icon as shown below:

Enter your email address and click “Send Link”.

You will then receive a notification that requests you to go to your email inbox and click on the “Log me into Remitano” icon.

Please note that the link is valid for 15 minutes. If you exceed this time, you will need to go back and start again.

You will then need to enter a user name for the first time, as shown below, and click “Continue”:

You are then required to accept terms of service. Read the terms and then click “I have read and agree”

Once you have read and agreed to the terms, you are redirected to your Remitano home page.

Verification

At this stage, you will need to complete the verification process in order to enjoy Remitano’s full offerings.

Go to your “User Name” dropdown menu and select “Verify account”.

Remitano has multiple KYC levels that give you different buying, depositing, and withdrawal limits.

Verification Levels

Level 1: Phone number verification. Restrictions are as follows:

· Users can buy $50.00 daily

· You can deposit 10,291.92 NGN into your NGN Remitano wallet daily.

· You can deposit 102,919.22 NGN into your NGN Remitano wallet Monthly.

· Coin withdrawal quota will increase to $250.00 daily.

Level 2 & Level 3: Documentation verification:

· Users can buy $100,000.00 daily.

· You can deposit 10,291,922.80 NGN into your NGN Remitano wallet daily.

· You can deposit 102,919,228.00 NGN into your NGN Remitano wallet monthly.

· Coin withdrawal quote will increase to $2,500.00 daily.

Level 4: Peer certification / Long-time Trader:

· Users can buy $500,000.00 daily.

· You can deposit 24,700,614.72 NGN into your NGN Remitano wallet daily.

· You can deposit 247,006,147.20 NGN into your NGN Remitano wallet monthly.

· Coin withdrawal quote will increase to $100,000.00 daily.

· Level 4 users can buy and sell in all markets.

Level 5: Peer certification + Long-time Trader

· Users can buy $10,000,000.00 daily.

· You can deposit 617,515,368.00 NGN into your NGN Remitano wallet daily.

· You can deposit 6,175,153,680.00 NGN into your NGN wallet monthly.

· Coin withdrawal quote will increase to $1,000,000.00 daily.

· Level 5 users can buy and sell in all markets.

Before beginning the verification process, please ensure that you select the correct market.

You can change the language and market

Once you have selected the correct Market, go to your account dropdown menu, select “Verify account” and complete Level 1 verification by clicking “Verify”.

Enter your phone number and select your preferred option to verify. This can be via SMS, phone call, or WhatsApp and then click “Continue”.

Upon verifying your mobile number, you have completed the level 1 KYC completeness and may use the platform within the limits of Level 1 clearance.

Post Registration

At this stage, you will need to make a deposit to take advantage of Remitano’s suite of offerings.

In order to make a deposit, go to the Dashboard drop down menu and select “Overall” and then click the “Deposit/Withdrawal” icon.

Select the crypto that you wish to deposit, or alternatively click on “Buy” under Buy and Sell Crypto Now

For demonstrative purposes, we have chosen to deposit Bitcoin (“BTC”).

Click on the Bitcoin Deposit icon and scan the wallet address QR code or copy the address to your external BTC wallet.

Once you have funded your Bitcoin wallet, you can swap for other supported crypto or convert into USDT to invest into other cryptos with margin of up to 2x.

You can view your Bitcoin balance by going to the Dashboard dropdown menu and selecting “Wallets”.

BINANCE

Binance is the largest cryptocurrency trading platform in the world.1 Because it offers a robust selection of trading options and features.

Through its desktop or mobile dashboards, Binance offers a wide array of trading features, including an impressive selection of market charts and hundreds of cryptocurrencies. Users can also access a variety of trading options including futures and options, as well as several order types.

In addition to its tools and features, Binance also offers a comprehensive learning platform, an NFT platform, and more.

Company Overview

Founded in 2017 by software developer Changpeng Zhao, Binance is a decentralized crypto exchange that was originally based in China.

Binance offers hundreds of cryptocurrencies for global users. However, it’s important to note that the global Binance platform is different from its U.S. counterpart, Binance.us, which only offers 65+ cryptocurrencies.

Binance users may also be subject to other fees. For a quick look at the different fees associated with various withdrawal and payment types, you can refer to the chart below.

Opening a Binance Account

To get started and open a Binance account for FREE, Simply

>>Click Here<< to sign up and follow the steps below:

• Step 1: Click on the “Get Started” button in the top right-hand corner and enter the required information. The registration process can take a few minutes, as Binance will verify your account information.
• Step 2: Enable 2FA
• Step 3: Link your payment method
• Step 4: Deposit funds and start trading.

Fees

Binance’s fees are among the lowest in the industry. While U.S.-based users will pay slightly more on Binance.us, its fees are still lower than what you’d see on other leading platforms. Binance employs a maker/taker fee structure, and fees vary based on trading volume and Binance Coin (BNB) balance. In general, higher volume trades are subject to lower fees.

Users can also get fee discounts for the following:

• Using Binance (BNB) coins in trades
• Referral bonuses
• Reaching very important person (VIP) status by trading a certain amount of assets

COINBASE

Coinbase is a well-known cryptocurrency exchange that makes it easy to buy, sell, and exchange cryptocurrency. Coinbase makes buying Bitcoin as easy as buying a stock through an online brokerage, but look out for the fees and poor customer service.

Introduction

Coinbase is a cryptocurrency trading and investing platform that offers users the ability to buy, sell, and exchange over 100 tradable cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin. Coinbase is a large company with over 98 million users and $256 billion in assets on the platform.

Beginners will likely prefer the original Coinbase platform for simple buy and sell orders. More advanced users can access additional features and order types through Coinbase Pro, available to any Coinbase user.

Cryptocurrency are a relatively new asset class that can be risky and volatile, which isn’t suitable for all investors. However, if you’re interested in cryptocurrency, Coinbase is an excellent option for newbies and veterans alike.

Company Overview

Coinbase was founded in 2012 as a place to send and receive Bitcoin. The company has grown to support dozens of unique cryptocurrencies and has more than 4,900 employees worldwide. Coinbase is a decentralized company with no main headquarters.

Coinbase operates with users in more than 100 countries, and customers trade approximately $309 billion per quarter. Coinbase manages a robust cryptocurrency ecosystem supporting 13,000 financial institutions.

Coinbase runs two separate trading platforms in addition to a standalone cryptocurrency wallet service. Between the suite of Coinbase products, you’re likely to find anything you need to start and manage a cryptocurrency portfolio or trading plan.

Cryptocurrencies Available on Coinbase

Coinbase supports trading of over 100 cryptocurrencies and regularly puts new coins on the list. There are too many to list here, so here’s a glance at some of the most popular currencies on Coinbase:

• Bitcoin (BTC)
• Ethereum (ETH)
• Cardano (ADA)
• Solana (SOL)
• Polkadot (DOT)
• USD Coin (USDC)
• Dogecoin (DOGE)
• Uniswap (UNI)
• Litecoin (LTC)
• Shiba Inu (SHIB)
• Algorand (ALGO)
• Stellar Lumens (XLM)
• Polygon (MATIC)
• DAI (DAI)
• SushiSwap (SUSHI)

Trading Experience

As mentioned above, the company runs two different platforms known as Coinbase and Coinbase Pro. Each allows you to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies but offers unique features.

Coinbase

Trading on Coinbase is beginner-friendly and easy to use for anyone with basic computer skills. Coinbase is available on the web or through Android and iOS mobile devices. If you’ve ever traded stocks through an online brokerage, you’ll find a somewhat similar experience.

On the main dashboard, you’re able to view your Coinbase portfolio, and you’re never more than a couple of clicks away from a screen to buy and sell currency.

Fees

Coinbase is not forthcoming with its pricing and fees and recently removed its full fee schedule from the Coinbase online help section. However, costs are shown on the trade screen when entering a trade, so you know what you’re paying before you enter a trade.

Trades above $200 have a percentage-based fee rather than a flat fee.

Opening a Coinbase Account

Signing up for Coinbase is a reasonably quick and easy process similar to opening a new bank or brokerage account online.

To get started for FREE >>Click Here<< to sign up with coinbase.

Plan on entering your personal contact information, including your Social Security number, to open a fully verified account.

PAXFUL

Nowadays, it is difficult to acquire Bitcoin through mining, so more and more people are opting to buy Bitcoin on peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchanges. Paxful is a peer-to-peer exchange and digital provider that supports more than 300 payment methods for customers to buy Bitcoin in more than 190 countries worldwide.

As peer-to-peer marketplaces for buying cryptocurrencies are growing in popularity, platforms such as Paxful provide a much-needed trading solution to novice and experienced investors in countries with no other alternatives to accessing bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

WHAT IS PAXFUL?

Paxful is a peer-to-peer exchange platform established in 2015 by a team of developers whose goal was to simplify access to Bitcoin. The platform provides a direct exchange where buyers and sellers of cryptocurrencies can meet and transact with each other directly.

The buyer deposits cash through Paxful’s payment methods such as prepaid VISA, Gift Card Code, or Western Union to the seller’s account. Once the seller confirms receipt of funds from Paxful’s escrow service, they release Bitcoins to the buyer directly. Sellers can accept over 300 different payment methods, not to mention a capacity to accept over 85% of international buyers.

The platform is available globally, and the minimum purchase amount in Paxful is only $10. Another advantage of Paxful over centralized exchanges is that users do not need to create a username or password to access the marketplace — they only need their email address.

If you reside in any country where centralized cryptocurrency exchange platforms are banned, or unreachable for some reason, Paxful is one of the best solutions as you can use it from any location where there is internet access.

IS PAXFUL SAFE?

Its platform comes with KYC(Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-money laundering) processes that secure the overall marketplace.

What’s more, Paxful generates a new wallet for its user with every deposit and withdrawal session thereby reducing the likelihood of a hack. Over the years, Paxful has tightened security on user accounts by using ID verification and two-factor authentication, which uses Google Authenticator.

If you are trading more than $1500, you will need to provide an ID verification. This peer-to-peer exchange also comes with an escrow service that holds the bitcoins in escrow until both parties are satisfied with the trade. Paxful wallet is user-friendly as it supports multi-sig wallets. This feature gives users alternatives in how they want to set up the security of their wallets.

Additionally, the platform’s wallets are provided by BitGo, the most popular and secure bitcoin wallet service in the industry.

PLATFORM AND FEARTURES

The Paxful wallet is provided by BitGo, which supports multi-sig wallets, therefore, giving users a security alternative. This peer-to-peer exchange also comes with an escrow service that holds the bitcoins in escrow until both parties are satisfied with the trade.

Paxful also provides a rating system for sellers and buyers to encourage good behavior and cultivate a trusted trading environment. While the escrow service helps the system solve the issue of trust between platforms users, the rating system helps users easily identify trustworthy actors.

Paxful Trading Interface & Verdict

The Paxful’s trading interface is very easy to use. You get access to a mobile trading app as well as a desktop trading app.

You only need to click on the “New Order” button to place a bid or ask an order to a seller or buyer to open a trade. The platform allows vendors to set up advertisements, thus attracting more buyers by listing their crypto offers on Paxful’s Facebook page or putting them on the platform’s Instagram.

Paxful Fees

Fees are pretty low when trading on Paxful. You can expect to pay between 1% service fee for processing withdrawals from the exchange to your credit card bank account. For instance, while there is no fee for buying Bitcoin on Paxful, most sellers will pay between 0.1% to 5% in transactional charges.

Payment methods supported by Paxful

As a peer-to-peer exchange and digital wallet provider, Paxful accepts most fiat money transfers, including PayPal, Western Union, VISA/Mastercard gift cards, Amazon Gift Cards, and many more. In addition to these payment methods, Paxful also supports the exchange of Bitcoin with more than 300 payment methods.

Customer Support

In addition to the smooth, clean and adaptable user experience on Paxful, you can also expect a robust customer support system when you need to troubleshoot an issue. Paxful is built with customer support in mind thanks to its comprehensive FAQ section as well as forums and 24hour daily monitoring of accounts.

To register for FREE with paxful >>Click Here<< and follow the registration process.

KUCOIN

KuCoin is a large cryptocurrency exchange offering the ability to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies. In addition to basic trading options, the platform offers margin, futures, and peer-to-peer (P2P) trading. Users can also choose to stake or lend their crypto to earn rewards. Compared to some competitors, KuCoin offers low trading fees, making it an attractive option.

Fees

KuCoin offers a tiered maker/taker fee model, with trading fees ranging from 0.0125%-0.1%, depending on your tier level. Its fees are relatively low compared to competitors, which may charge up to 0.50% per trade. Users can also get trading fee discounts based on their KuCoin Token (KCS) balance.

In addition to trading fees, KuCoin also charges withdrawal fees that vary by asset and are subject to change based on market performance. Deposits are free on this exchange, but it’s important to note that KuCoin offers limited options for fiat deposits at this time.

Pros Explained

• Ability to earn interest on crypto: KuCoin users can earn interest on their crypto by staking certain assets or lending them to others and charging interest. Earning rewards on your crypto can help you build a larger portfolio.
• Wide selection of cryptocurrencies: Unlike some exchanges that offer a few dozen cryptocurrencies available for trade, KuCoin offers over 600.
• Low fees: Compared with other major exchanges, KuCoin offers relatively low trading fees. Users can expect to pay between 0.0125% and 0.10% per trade.

Company Overview

Launched in 2017, KuCoin is a crypto exchange headquartered in Seychelles. Since its founding, it’s grown to be one of the largest global exchanges by trade volume, and it now has over 10 million users and a presence in more than 200 countries

Trading Experience

KuCoin users can access their accounts through an online portal or mobile apps, available for Android and iOS. Both its desktop site and mobile apps offer an abundance of features and tools.

KuCoin vs. Coinbase

Both KuCoin and Coinbase rank among the top cryptocurrency exchanges in the world by trading volume.2 However, there are some important differences between the two platforms:

• KuCoin is not licensed in the United States, but Coinbase is licensed in the U.S.
• KuCoin offers 600+ cryptocurrencies, while Coinbase supports just 150+.
• Coinbase has higher trading fees than KuCoin.
• Coinbase users can get phone support, while KuCoin doesn’t offer this option.

For U.S.-based users, Coinbase is likely the better option despite its higher trading fees. However, those outside of the U.S. may appreciate KuCoin’s lower fees and wide Opening an Account

Opening an account with KuCoin is simple, and the process takes just a few minutes.

To get started for FREE >>Click Here<< to visit the KuCoin website and register.

Click “Sign Up” in the upper right-hand corner of the page. From there, you’ll enter your phone number or email address, a verification code, and a password. Once your account is set up, you can start trading.

You can then choose to go through the KYC verification process, which will give you access to higher daily withdrawal limits and access to more features. KuCoin offers both basic and advanced KYC verification options.

• To complete the basic process, simply log into your account, click on “KYC verification” under your avatar, and enter some basic personal information. If you choose to complete the advanced process, you will need to provide supplementary documents, like a selfie or a photo of your government-issued ID, in addition to your basic personal info. Completing the advanced verification gives you access to more trading benefit.

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