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open source marketplace platform

Opensource.com has a good article about this:  4 open source peer-to-peer marketplaces Here are the main open source marketplace solutions: Sharetribe : the most well-known open source solution for marketplaces. Built on Ruby, has a strong community. Perfectly adapted for MVPs and proof-of-concept projects. Can handle sales and services/rentals. Notable platforms using this technology:  The Quiver  &  Studiotime Source code here Demo Cocorico : specially designed for service & rental platforms, possibly the most powerful solution in that field. Large community for a new project (2nd largest). Built on PHP (Symfony). Perfectly adapted to service & rental marketplaces (AirBNB, BlaBlaCar, Drivy…). Notable platforms using this technology:  Find your coach - Koach  &  WeFarmUp.com Source code here Demo Mayocat  (discounted): specialized in marketplaces that sell goods. Unfortunately the project has been discontinued - they’re looking for anyone that would like
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Static Site Generators

Jekyll Jekyll is a a static site generator which is available since 2009 and is build based on top of Ruby. Jekyll is also the engine behind GitHub Pages. GitHub Pages are public web pages for users, organizations, and repositories, that are freely hosted on GitHub’s  github.io  domain or on a custom domain name of your choice. The fact that Jekyll is powering GitHub Pages is also the reason why Jekyll is the most popular static site generator right now. Jekyll’s website can be found at  https://jekyllrb.com/ : PROs Jekyll works very well with GitHub Pages which makes it extremly easy to get your Jekyll site hosted. Jekyll is easy to learn and in general comes with a great simplicity in it’s core concepts. Jekyll has a huge community, so it’s easy to find help to any topic related to Jekyll. If you want to extend the standard functionality of Jekyll you can make use of a long list of available plugins. CONs Jekyll is based on Ruby. That means that you have to s

How do I uninstall and reinstall MySQL in Ubuntu - Windows Subsystem for Linux

Before you remove your MySQL installation, try running the following command from the CLI. mysql_secure_installation If a password hasn't been set for  root  (for MySQL), that'll prompt you to set a password and run you through a series of steps to help clean up and secure MySQL (basic security). Once set, then try running the command below to restart MySQL and see if you receive an error. service mysql restart We can troubleshoot to see what the issue is, as long as I know what errors you're receiving, or we can wipe the installation and start from scratch. To remove MySQL, first you'd want to run: apt-get remove -y mysql-* and then: apt-get purge -y mysql-* The first command removes MySQL and associated packages while the second wipes configuration. Official Page:-  Windows Doc

Best Google Fonts for Logo design

From logos to business cards, websites to brochures, a font can make or break a medium. The right font can draw attention to your material and make it pleasant to read. But where can you find cool and unique fonts without having to pay extra for them? Google’s font collection is an amazing resource for beginner designers and pros alike. With 846 fonts in more than 135 languages currently available and more to come, you are certain to find a font for any occasion. Every font in the collection is completely free to download, so even low-budget projects need not compromise on font quality. We at salamspot have decided to compile 26 of the most beautiful cursive and brush Google fonts for you, from very formal and elegant script fonts such as Monsieyr La Doulaise and Roundhands to cool vintage fonts such as Lobster and Pacifico. Enjoy the primal, earthen beauty of Rock Salt, the fine, ethereal charm of Euphoria, and many other fonts that will help you add a personal touch to your pr

Most Motivational Movies for Entrepreneurs

The Pursuit of Happyness(2006) While the protagonist (played by Will Smith) in this upbeat film succeeds by becoming a successful salesman for a huge financial firm, Chris Gardner (the actual person) used his sales skills to start his own company. Office Space Motivation comes in two varieties: positive and negative. Positive motivation moves you forward; negative motivation keeps you from going backwards. This film reminds entrepreneurs why they should never settle for a corporate job again. The Social Network Even though actor Jesse Eisenberg plays Mark Zuckerberg as if he were Lex Luthor's little brother, the story of Facebook's rapid growth is a testament that sometimes entrepreneurs do change the world. The Aviator Before there was Richard Branson or Elon Musk, there was Howard Hughes. This bio-pic captured both the personal and business struggles of one of history's most enigmatic and creative entrepreneurs. Nightcrawler (2014) Nightc