Rich Jenkins' Blog

Should everyone learn to code?

The media seems to think that everyone should learn to code, but I strongly disagree and believe we should look at the bigger picture.

Continue reading →

Minecraft Catch the Creeper and Other Mobs: Search for your favourite mobs in this official Minecraft Search and Find book! Perfect for kids into video games.
4.8 out of 5 stars(1792)
£4.50 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
All New Official Minecraft Survival Handbook: The Latest Updated & Revised Essential 2022 Official Guide Book for the Best Selling Video Game of All Time – Perfect for Kids and Teens
5.0 out of 5 stars(15)
£6.00 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Art of Computer Programming, The, Volumes 1-4B, Boxed Set (Art of Computer Programming, 1-4)
£33.43 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
The World of All Creatures Great & Small: Welcome to Skeldale House
4.8 out of 5 stars(393)
£5.00 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Sickened: The million-copy bestselling true story that will keep you absolutely gripped
4.3 out of 5 stars(641)
£0.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

Your next-big-thing idea is worthless

So you have an idea and you think it’s worth a million dollars? I think it’s barely worth the paper it’s written on and here’s why.

Continue reading →

2 Pack Apple MFi Certified iPhone Charger Cable 2m, Apple Lightning to USB Cable Cord 2 metres Fast Charging Apple Phone Long Cables for iPhone13/12/12 mini/ 11/11Pro/Max/X/XS/XR/XS Max/8/7/6/iPad
4.3 out of 5 stars(6185)
£10.49 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma
4.8 out of 5 stars(53711)
£27.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
4.6 out of 5 stars(55218)
£9.34 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I memory card 128 GB + adapter (A1, Class 10, U1, Full HD videos, up to 120 MB/s read speed)|| Speed-Mbps/10x
4.7 out of 5 stars(258338)
£13.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
iPhone Charger Cable 2m, iPhone Charging Cable MFi Certified Lightning Cable Nylon Braided Long iPhone Lead Fast Charging Compatible with iPhone 11 12 13 Pro Max Mini XS XR X 10 8 7 Plus 6s 6 SE, iPad
4.0 out of 5 stars(24201)
£4.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

How to add Departments in ZenDesk

ZenDesk is becoming the de facto support system but it doesn’t handle departments as obviously as other solutions — this is the missing guide.

Continue reading →

The Planets: A Sunday Times Bestseller
4.7 out of 5 stars(3196)
£0.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
New GCSE English Text Guide - An Inspector Calls includes Online Edition & Quizzes: perfect for the 2023 and 2024 exams (CGP GCSE English Text Guides)
4.7 out of 5 stars(4860)
£5.95 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
HP N9J71AE 62 Original Ink Cartridges, Black and Tri-color, Multipack
4.6 out of 5 stars(17365)
£36.76 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Mushrooms (Collins Gem)
4.6 out of 5 stars(1745)
£5.09 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
GCSE Computer Science OCR Complete Revision & Practice: superb for the 2023 and 2024 exams (CGP OCR GCSE Computer Science)
4.7 out of 5 stars(386)
£9.34 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

Hosting your own Git server

Hosting Git repositories is easy and if you have SSH access to a server you can be up-and-running in under 10 minutes.

Continue reading →

USB C to USB Adapter(2 Pack), Syntech USB-C Male to USB 3.0 Female Adapter Compatible with MacBook Pro after 2016, MacBook Air after 2018, Dell XPS and More Type C or Thunderbolt 3 Devices, Space Grey
4.6 out of 5 stars(113251)
£5.49 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
4.6 out of 5 stars(7650)
£20.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
The Personal Internet Address & Password Log Book (removable cover band for security)
4.6 out of 5 stars(21937)
£6.49 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients
4.4 out of 5 stars(77)
£19.24 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
4.6 out of 5 stars(55218)
£9.34 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

6 Vagrant provisioning wins

Six solid provisioning snippets that serve me well and make developing and provisioning with Vagrant a little bit easier.

Continue reading →

iPhone Charger Cable 2m, iPhone Charging Cable MFi Certified Lightning Cable Nylon Braided Long iPhone Lead Fast Charging Compatible with iPhone 11 12 13 Pro Max Mini XS XR X 10 8 7 Plus 6s 6 SE, iPad
4.0 out of 5 stars(24201)
£4.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
The Cuckoo's Calling: Cormoran Strike, Book 1
4.4 out of 5 stars(26513)
£21.87 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life
4.8 out of 5 stars(12611)
£27.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
The Personal Internet Address & Password Log Book (removable cover band for security)
4.6 out of 5 stars(21937)
£6.49 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
The World of All Creatures Great & Small: Welcome to Skeldale House
4.8 out of 5 stars(393)
£5.00 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

The other side of “Just”

Another perspective on the most dangerous word in software development.

Continue reading →

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: Discover the moving, powerful Sunday Times bestseller that everyone is talking about!
4.6 out of 5 stars(4042)
£13.15 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
One Last Day of Summer: The BRAND NEW novel of love, family and friendship from #1 bestseller Shari Low for 2022
4.7 out of 5 stars(2195)
£0.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Dreams Come True at Glendale Hall: A romantic, uplifting and feelgood read
5.0 out of 5 stars(4)
£1.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Minecraft Catch the Creeper and Other Mobs: Search for your favourite mobs in this official Minecraft Search and Find book! Perfect for kids into video games.
4.8 out of 5 stars(1792)
£4.50 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Read Write Inc. Home: Phonics Flashcards
4.8 out of 5 stars(7419)
£5.94 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

How complicated is programming?

I was recently asked “How complicated is programming, really?” and wasn’t quite sure how to answer — here’s my best attempt!

Continue reading →

New Horrizon - Mouse Mat BLACK ANTI-SLIP COMFORT MOUSE PAD MAT WITH GEL FOAM REST WRIST SUPPORT FOR PC LAPTOP - Compatible with Laser and Optical Mice
4.3 out of 5 stars(19535)
£4.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
SanDisk Ultra 32GB SDHC Memory Card, Up to 120 MB/s, Class 10, UHS-I, V10
4.6 out of 5 stars(60169)
£7.92 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
The Cuckoo's Calling: Cormoran Strike, Book 1
4.4 out of 5 stars(26513)
£21.87 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy: The UK's No.1 Dog Training Book
4.6 out of 5 stars(10530)
£6.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients
4.4 out of 5 stars(77)
£19.24 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

Get a substring between two strings in PHP

So you need to get a substring between two strings? A quick Google returns about 101,000 results, the first three of which are from StackOverflow and solve the problem for rather specific use-cases. I wanted to solve the problem once-and-for-all in a more general-purpose way.

Continue reading →
SanDisk Ultra 32 GB USB Flash Drive USB 3.0 Up to 130 MB/s Read, Black
4.6 out of 5 stars(169136)
£5.49 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
iPhone Charger Cable, Lightning Cable 3Pack 6FT/1.8M iPhone Charger Braided Long iPhone Charger Lead USB Fast Charging Cable Compatible with iPhone 11/Pro/Xs Max/X/8/7/Plus/6S/6/SE/5S iPad and More
4.4 out of 5 stars(41595)
£8.89 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
One Last Day of Summer: The BRAND NEW novel of love, family and friendship from #1 bestseller Shari Low for 2022
4.7 out of 5 stars(2195)
£0.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
TommyInnit Says...The Quote Book
£12.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Glucose Revolution: The life-changing power of balancing your blood sugar
4.6 out of 5 stars(1809)
£6.50 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

Custom global commands in Command Prompt (cmd.exe) with parameters

Here’s a quick-and-dirty way to create custom global commands in Command Prompt (cmd.exe) with parameters.
Continue reading →
2 Pack Apple MFi Certified iPhone Charger Cable 2m, Apple Lightning to USB Cable Cord 2 metres Fast Charging Apple Phone Long Cables for iPhone13/12/12 mini/ 11/11Pro/Max/X/XS/XR/XS Max/8/7/6/iPad
4.3 out of 5 stars(6185)

£10.49 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Weird but true! 2023: Wild and wacky, record-breaking facts and photos you won’t believe! (National Geographic Kids)
4.7 out of 5 stars(824)

£7.00 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy: The UK's No.1 Dog Training Book
4.6 out of 5 stars(10530)

£6.99 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
The XXL Soup Maker Recipe Book: Quick and Delicious Meals For Every Day incl. Desserts and Snacks
4.3 out of 5 stars(442)

£7.90 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Christmas Miracles at Hedgehog Hollow: A BRAND NEW festive, heartfelt read from Jessica Redland for Christmas 2022
4.8 out of 5 stars(515)

£2.84 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

WordPress Actions & Filters with Closures

Closures (also known as Anonymous Functions) can be called by WordPress Actions or Filters instead of specifying a named function and can lead to cleaner code and escape from callback hell.

Continue reading →
On-Site Guide (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022) (Electrical Regulations)
4.8 out of 5 stars(205)

£26.23 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
The Cuckoo's Calling: Cormoran Strike, Book 1
4.4 out of 5 stars(26513)

£21.87 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness, 13e
4.8 out of 5 stars(3855)

£24.72 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: Discover the moving, powerful Sunday Times bestseller that everyone is talking about!
4.6 out of 5 stars(4042)

£13.15 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
USB C to USB Adapter(2 Pack), Syntech USB-C Male to USB 3.0 Female Adapter Compatible with MacBook Pro after 2016, MacBook Air after 2018, Dell XPS and More Type C or Thunderbolt 3 Devices, Space Grey
4.6 out of 5 stars(113251)

£5.49 (as of 2022-09-23 09:34 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)