Week in the Charts (1/21/26)

Look video of this post here. This week’s post is sponsored by YCharts. What are the Most Important Charts to Watch in 2026? Join me and YCharts for a live show on January 27th as we outline the history, fundamentals and current global market trends. Register here to save your place. The most important charts … [Read more…]

Confirm Before Saving – Masino Sinaga

Ideally, before the data is saved, the system should be able to “remind” the user to check the data they have entered again, both in the Add and Edit forms. This is to prevent users from accidentally clicking the Save button without first checking the data they entered. Actually, PHPMaker has been providing features for … [Read more…]

Convert Markdown to PDF in C# Using .NET Word Library

ABOVE;DR: Convert Markdown to PDF in C# using the .NET Word Library with just a few lines of code. Install the NuGet package, add the namespace, and run the conversion. Customize images to events, embed diagrams, or handle base64 streams. Ideal for documentation, eBooks, reports and compliance workflows. Fast, accurate, and scalable for developer productivity. … [Read more…]

Week on the Charts (4/8/26)

Look video of this post here. 📊 Weekly chart details. 🌎Big picture market theme. 🎯Actionable insights. Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE to separate signal from noise. The most important charts and themes in markets and investing… 1) What Happens When Volatility Increases? A year ago during the tariff turmoil, the S&P 500 fell 12% … [Read more…]

Data Export Dynamic Permission – Masino Sinaga

Until version 2026, the Export Data feature in PHPMaker still cannot be shared permission– by export type and user level. When you use the feature User Level Permissionsthen there is only one Permission Export there. That means, you can’t separate Permission for each of the following export types: Export to Excel, Export to Word, Export … [Read more…]

Specification-Driven Development with Markdown for AI Workflows

ABOVE;DR: Specification-based development uses Markdown specifications and Code Studio prompt files as a single source of truth, enabling AI to reliably generate, test, review, and deploy code while preserving context. This blog features fast files and practical workflows, plus project structure and best practices for building real-time projects. AI revolutionizes software development but loses context … [Read more…]

Week in the Charts (2/11/26)

Look video of this post here. This week’s post is sponsored by Y Chart. YCharts helps advisors conduct research faster, visualize market data clearly, and turn complex portfolio questions into client-ready insights. Advisors using YCharts report savings of ~20 hours/month in research, proposals, and client preparation. And with built-in AI tools, it’s easier to see … [Read more…]

Increased User Level Permissions – Masino Sinaga

Improvements to the page User Level Permissions what I do is to create a sticky left column or sticky in position, so that when the Userscrolling to the right by dragging the Horizontal Bar, the column remains in its position. This left column contains the names of the tables that will be provided Permissionhe. Likewise, … [Read more…]

How to Load and Save Images in Blazor Image Editor with SQL Server

ABOVE;DR: Learn how to load, edit, and save images in Blazor applications using Blazor Image Editor, Web API endpoints, and SQL Server for persistent storage. This guide explains database setup, EF Core modeling, API integration, and using the Image Editor to move images between the UI and the backend. Many Blazor apps need to store … [Read more…]

Week in the Charts (3/24/26)

Look video of this post here. This week’s post is sponsored by YCharts. YCharts helps advisors create clean, client-ready visuals that clearly show portfolio positions, allocations, and how decisions align with long-term goals. Create proposals, comparison charts and reports in minutes – all in one place. Try YCharts for freeand save 20% when you subscribe … [Read more…]