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					<description><![CDATA[Purchasing a .Ma domain name is the main tool for getting better search engine ranking in Morocco. Ensuring the protection of your .ma domain name is crucial. It increases the&#8230;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Purchasing a .Ma domain name is the main tool for getting better <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_engine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">search engine</a> ranking in Morocco.</p>
<p>Ensuring the protection of your .ma domain name is crucial. It increases the visibility of your website and improves the image of your brand. It is also essential to register your domain name in many extensions as possible. This will help you target the Moroccan market, which needs identity on the internet, but also brand image.</p>
<p>Acquiring a .ma domain name can also allow you to better control your online presence. You can use your domain name to create a <a href="https://www.capconnect.com/en/website-creation">professional website</a>, <a href="https://www.capconnect.com/en/pro-email">professional email address</a>, and other online services that can help strengthen your brand and build your <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reputation_management" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online reputation</a>.</p>
<p>Additionally, by registering your domain name in different extensions, you can protect against malicious activities such as cybersquatting. Essentially, purchasing a .ma domain name is an important investment for your company&#8217;s online presence and the protection of your brand in Morocco.</p>
<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class=".MA domain name aligncenter wp-image-1094 size-full" title=".MA domain name" src="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/S2ULcI5OPswUx7NEqAsi.png" alt=".MA domain name" width="350" height="240" srcset="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/S2ULcI5OPswUx7NEqAsi.png 350w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/S2ULcI5OPswUx7NEqAsi-300x206.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></p>
<h2>There are primarily 5 reasons WHY to register a .MA domain name</h2>
<h3>Trust and security</h3>
<p>The <a href="https://www.capconnect.com/en/morocco-domain-name">.ma domain name</a> is a reassuring element for Moroccan consumers. This extension is considered a tool of reliability and performance. Moroccans have more trust in a site with the Moroccan extension, more than other extensions.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.anrt.ma/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ANRT</a>, the National Agency for Telecommunications Regulation, is responsible for the management of the Moroccan domain names, which initiates a process of trust between you and your targeted internet consumers. And we should not neglect the fact that this extension is subject to conditions.</p>
<p>The trust of your visitors is reinforced by your registration in the registry, which reassures consumers that you are a legally identified entity in Morocco.</p>
<p><strong><img decoding="async" class=".MA domain name aligncenter wp-image-1100" title=".MA domain name" src="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Securite-web-e1675422469152-295x300.png" alt=".MA domain name" width="400" height="407" srcset="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Securite-web-e1675422469152-295x300.png 295w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Securite-web-e1675422469152-1006x1024.png 1006w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Securite-web-e1675422469152-768x782.png 768w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Securite-web-e1675422469152-1509x1536.png 1509w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Securite-web-e1675422469152-2012x2048.png 2012w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Securite-web-e1675422469152-1920x1955.png 1920w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Securite-web-e1675422469152-1170x1191.png 1170w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Securite-web-e1675422469152-585x596.png 585w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></strong></p>
<h3>Location and Visibility</h3>
<p>The .MA is Morocco&#8217;s extension. Protect this space of your brand name due to the geographical name (greater visibility on the national web) and its significance to many people around the world.</p>
<p>The Moroccan domain name allows the company to be close to its customers and accessible, particularly if you wish to target a Moroccan <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audience_(disambiguation)" target="_blank" rel="noopener">audience</a>.</p>
<p>Stand out from other companies that do not have this visibility protection to maximize the gains of sharing economy approaches. This extension will contribute to excellent <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_engine_(computing)" target="_blank" rel="noopener">search engine</a> optimization for your website in Morocco and promote local expansion.</p>
<p>Ensuring the protection of your Moroccan domain name is crucial. This makes your website more visible and strengthens the trust of your target for your business. It is important to register your domain name in as many extensions as possible (domain name .ma or domain name .com, &#8230;).</p>
<p>Indeed, it helps you target Moroccan customers who need to be assured both of your <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_identity" target="_blank" rel="noopener">digital identity</a> and your <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand_management" target="_blank" rel="noopener">brand image</a>.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class=".MA domain name aligncenter wp-image-1097" title=".MA domain name" src="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Design-sans-titre-e1675421259401-300x221.png" alt=".MA domain name" width="538" height="397" srcset="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Design-sans-titre-e1675421259401-300x221.png 300w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Design-sans-titre-e1675421259401-1024x755.png 1024w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Design-sans-titre-e1675421259401-768x566.png 768w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Design-sans-titre-e1675421259401-1536x1133.png 1536w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Design-sans-titre-e1675421259401-2048x1511.png 2048w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Design-sans-titre-e1675421259401-1920x1416.png 1920w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Design-sans-titre-e1675421259401-1170x863.png 1170w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Design-sans-titre-e1675421259401-585x432.png 585w" sizes="(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px" /></p>
<h3>Promoting the National Product</h3>
<p>Registering a .ma domain name is a way of telling Moroccans that you are committed to engaging with them, being nationally recognized while promoting the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Product" target="_blank" rel="noopener">national product</a>.</p>
<p>This extension is a way to promote the quality of products made in Morocco, it is also considered a new form of marketing, which is under construction and could become a major player in the promotion and valuation of local products.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=".MA domain name aligncenter wp-image-1101" title=".MA domain name" src="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/PIB-e1675423584887-1024x686.png" alt=".MA domain name" width="771" height="517" /></p>
<h3>Benefit from Competitive Rates with Cap Connect</h3>
<p>The registration process is done automatically. Once you find and ensure the availability of your chosen .ma domain name, simply pay and the <a href="https://www.capconnect.com/en/morocco-domain-name">Moroccan domain name</a> becomes yours in a matter of minutes.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s worth mentioning that Cap Connect has a significant share in the Moroccan domain market with very competitive rates and excellent customer service.</p>
<p>Get the most competitive rates for your domain names at Cap Connect, <a href="https://www.capconnect.com/en/morocco-domain-name">click now to discover our offers!</a></p>
<h3>Availability of .Ma Domain Names</h3>
<p>In order to create a website, it&#8217;s crucial to think about its Moroccan domain name, and to avoid <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybersquatting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cybersquatting</a>, it&#8217;s recommended to reserve all extensions that are supposed to represent your entity in the short, medium, or long term.</p>
<p>With over 100,000 Moroccan domain names registered, it&#8217;s still easy to find a good Moroccan domain name. Most of the easiest and classic Moroccan domain names are still free and available.</p>
<p>The annual growth of the &#8220;Moroccan &#8221; domain name pool is a key indicator of the growth of the domain name sector in Morocco over time.</p>
<div id="attachment_1102" style="width: 425px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1102" class=".MA domain name wp-image-1102" title=".MA domain name" src="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/nom-de-domaine-statistique.png" alt=".MA domain name" width="415" height="415" /><p id="caption-attachment-1102" class="wp-caption-text">Annual Evolution of the &#8220;Moroccan &#8221; Domain Name Park</p></div>
<p>This Moroccan domain name analysis is a crucial indicator of the growth state of the domain name sector in Morocco.</p>
<p>This is a study that measures the number of domain names registered with this extension over a given period.</p>
<p>This analysis can be used to assess demand for Moroccan domain names and to determine domain name trends in Morocco.</p>
<p>The quarterly growth of the Moroccan domain name park shows a rapid growth of the Moroccan domain name park, indicating that the market is in strong demand for domain names with this extension.</p>
<div id="attachment_1103" style="width: 426px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1103" class=".MA domain name wp-image-1103" title=".MA domain name" src="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/nom-de-domaine-statistique-1.png" alt=".MA domain name" width="416" height="416" /><p id="caption-attachment-1103" class="wp-caption-text">Quarterly Evolution of the &#8220;Moroccan &#8221; Domain Name Park</p></div>
<p>However, it&#8217;s important to be creative and thoughtful when choosing a domain name that represents your business, is distinct, and easy to remember for your potential customers.</p>
<p>Furthermore, by securing the domain name you want, you can strengthen your brand and improve your visibility on search engines.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s also important to note that many Moroccan domain names are subject to restrictions and registration criteria, so it&#8217;s important to check the registration policies before choosing your domain name.</p>
<p>Finally, by registering your domain name as soon as possible, you can protect against cybersquatting and preserve the security of your online brand.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>In conclusion, the annual and quarterly analysis of the &#8220;Moroccan &#8221; domain name park is a key indicator of the growth state of the domain name sector in Morocco. This allows for the evaluation of demand for &#8220;.ma&#8221; domain names and determination of domain name trends. However, it&#8217;s important to choose a domain name wisely to strengthen your brand and improve your online visibility. It&#8217;s also important to check the restrictions and registration criteria associated with &#8220;.ma&#8221; domain names and register as soon as possible to protect your online brand against cybersquatting. By following these tips, you can maximize the value and security of your domain name.</p>
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		<title>How to improve a website SEO?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cap Connect]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:09:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Having a WordPress website that respects the rules of SEO is very important for better visibility and positioning in search engine results. As a matter of fact, natural search engine&#8230;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Having a WordPress website that respects the rules of SEO is very important for better visibility and positioning in search engine results.</p>
<p>As a matter of fact, natural search engine optimization or SEO is a powerful tool that allows you to increase traffic on your website as well as your sales, but that requires great effort and deep expertise.</p>
<p>Before creating your website with WordPress, you must first have a <a href="https://www.capconnect.com/en/domain-names" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">domain name</a> (<a title=".ma domain name" href="https://www.capconnect.com/en/morocco-domain-name" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">.ma domain name</a>) and choose the <a href="https://www.capconnect.com/en/web-hosting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">web hosting</a> formula that suits you.</p>
<p>If this is already done, the following tips could be very useful to offer your website more visibility and to rise up your rank on search engines.</p>
<h2>Choose your website&#8217;s name thoroughly</h2>
<p>It may seem to you that the name you choose for your website is not a very important step.</p>
<p>However, it is this title that allows you to reach your target, and that allows search engines and your visitors to understand the essence and concept of your site/blog, resulting in an increase in traffic.</p>
<h2>Implementation of SEO extensions</h2>
<p>Among the multiple advantages of a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_management_system" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CMS (Content management system)</a> such as WordPress, we find the possibility to install extensions and plugins to better manage your website.</p>
<p>On <a href="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wordpress-meilleure-solution-creation-site-web/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WordPress</a>, the most popular and recommended SEO extension remains Yoast SEO.<br />
This goes back to the fact that it doesn&#8217;t only improve the technical optimization of the website but also helps you write good content. In fact, it allows you to choose keywords for your website and encourages you to use them more frequently but especially correctly.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-736 size-full" title="YOAST SEO WordPress" src="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Yoast-SEO-1-min.png" alt="YOAST SEO WordPress" width="975" height="617" srcset="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Yoast-SEO-1-min.png 975w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Yoast-SEO-1-min-300x190.png 300w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Yoast-SEO-1-min-768x486.png 768w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Yoast-SEO-1-min-585x370.png 585w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>There are other excellent extensions that are completely free and that can help you get good results in SEO. We quote: The SEO Framework, SEOPress, SEO Squirrly, Wordlift and many others.</p>
<p>To set up one of the SEO extensions on your WordPress site, just go directly to the Extensions/Plugins section of your WordPress dashboard. All you have to do then is to find the extension you&#8217;re looking for, install it and activate it afterwards.</p>
<p>You can then access the extension settings and edit them according to your requirements.</p>
<h2>Optimizing permalinks</h2>
<p>On the Settings section of your WordPress dashboard, you will find permalinks. These are very important to search engines. They allow Google, for example, to identify the content of your website and to have a clearer idea about it.<br />
It is therefore important to know how to customize these links so that the website is properly listed.</p>
<p>N.B: Try to avoid special characters and numbers to make your permalinks easier and easier to read.</p>
<h2>The quality of the website&#8217;s content</h2>
<p>Writing good content is essential for a good website natural referencing.<br />
As a matter of fact, content rich in keywords allows Google to understand and interpret it more effectively, and thus better position it in its results.</p>
<p>You can consider it as a simple game. If you want to focus on a specific keyword, you can use synonyms or similar words. This allows Google to guess and understand that you want to position the word in question.</p>
<p>However, be careful not to use a word very excessively as Google may consider it spam and penalize you. This will impact the natural referencing of your website.</p>
<h2>Insert internal links</h2>
<p>The insertion of internal links or as it is called the internal mesh is mainly based on the inclusion and the set up of links that redirect to other pages of your site. This method allows your visitors to spend more time on your site.</p>
<p>You can also use the external mesh. The only difference is that you use links that redirect to other websites that you consider reliable and relevant. This helps you improve the quality of your content.</p>
<p>So the trick when talking about the internal or external mesh is to know how to link the contents together in an intelligent and efficient way.</p>
<h2>Image optimizations</h2>
<p>Images are an essential element that plays a huge role in the development of your website but also in its SEO&#8217;s quality. The use of images is undeniably a great advantage for the visibility and relevance of your site.</p>
<p>It is therefore necessary to pay special attention to the quality of the images used by taking care of contrasts, colors and dimensions. Several image editors are at your disposal to correct the quality of your images. Photoshop remains the best and most popular.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-735 size-full" title="SEO WordPress" src="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SEO-min.png" alt="SEO WordPress" width="1498" height="842" srcset="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SEO-min.png 1498w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SEO-min-300x169.png 300w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SEO-min-1024x576.png 1024w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SEO-min-768x432.png 768w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SEO-min-1170x658.png 1170w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SEO-min-585x329.png 585w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1498px) 100vw, 1498px" /></p>
<p>On another hand, make sure that your images are not heavy. In fact, the heaviness of the images can be the source of the slowness of your website. This slowness can itself be the cause of a bad positioning among Google search results, and therefore of a poor natural SEO.</p>
<p>To deal with this problem, you just need to optimize your images using either a dedicated plug-in or using a website online such as <a href="https://imagecompressor.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Optimizilla</a>. This website allows you to have less heavy in terms of size, but very interesting quality.</p>
<p>Another tip not to be neglected is to rename the images used. A simple picture description using the keywords will allow Google to reference them correctly. As a result, your website&#8217;s traffic will be better.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>Natural Referencing or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_engine_optimization" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Search Engine Optimization (SEO)</a> is a powerful tool for the success of your site or blog designed with WordPress. However, this SEO requires monitoring and maintaining several aspects over the long term.</p>
<p>By implementing these few tips that we offer on your site, you increase the chances of improving the visibility of your website and its organic traffic.</p>
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		<title>PHP 8 is now available! All you need to know about the new features!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cap Connect]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The PHP language has once again been updated. As a matter of fact, the PHP 8 version was launched in 2020 and is currently the most recent version that has&#8230;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The PHP language has once again been updated. As a matter of fact, the PHP 8 version was launched in 2020 and is currently the most recent version that has been made available to the public.<br />
This version not only resolves some issues that have arisen and appeared in previous versions, but also brings several optimizations, developments, features and novelties.<br />
This does not mean that previous versions are obsolete or dysfunctional. This simply means that by adopting the PHP 8 update, you choose to benefit from multiple new interesting possibilities for your site. With that said, the new functions offer several advantages and the flaws are better managed.</p>
<h2>What is PHP?</h2>
<p>Hypertext Preprocessor or <a href="https://www.php.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PHP</a> is a scripting language, or, in other terms, a programming language free of websites. It makes it possible to create dynamic websites, also known as moving ones.<br />
Being fast, flexible and pragmatic, this language can be used for any type of site, as well as for very known and often used websites such as Facebook.<br />
To benefit from the PHP language, you must first have a <a href="https://www.capconnect.com/en/domain-names" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">domain name</a> (<a title=".ma domain name" href="https://www.capconnect.com/en/morocco-domain-name" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">.ma domain name</a>) and a solid <a href="https://www.capconnect.com/en/web-hosting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">web hosting</a> formula.<br />
You can increase and/or change the current PHP version adopted for your website at any time.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-703 size-medium" title="PHP 8" src="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PHP-8-release-1-300x188.png" alt="PHP 8" width="300" height="188" srcset="https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PHP-8-release-1-300x188.png 300w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PHP-8-release-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PHP-8-release-1-768x480.png 768w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PHP-8-release-1-1170x731.png 1170w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PHP-8-release-1-585x366.png 585w, https://www.capconnect.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PHP-8-release-1.png 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<h2>PHP 8&#8217;s features</h2>
<p>The most important and remarkable advantage that PHP 8 offers is the JIT compilation (Just in time), also called on-the-fly compilation or just-in-time compilation.<br />
JIT compilation is a technique that improves the performance and efficiency of compiled systems based on bytecode. In fact, it allows to translate the bytecode, originally derived from a source code that is difficult to interpret, immediately at the time of execution.<br />
The point of this is basically to obtain an optimized code from bytecode rather than from source code. This technique is particularly effective when it comes to compiling a hot code, that is to say the code most used at a time and the one that requires the most memory.<br />
This compilation allows considerable and interesting improvements at the PHP level, in a way that several functions can now be written directly.<br />
In addition to JIT compilation, many other new features that make PHP much more efficient are currently available . Among these features, we find:</p>
<p><strong>&#8211; Union types 2.0</strong>: which currently accept new values to be assigned to classes. Previously, it was necessary to do a re-check when several types are assigned to the same class. From now on, this is done automatically.</p>
<p><strong>&#8211; v2 attributes</strong>: PHP 8 offers v2 attributes that take the form of metadata (data that describes other data). This metadata allows objects, documents or files to be described and assigned specific characteristics, which can then be added to classes.</p>
<p><strong>&#8211; Named arguments</strong>: The peculiarity of these arguments, as their name indicates, is the fact that they are named. In fact, they allow to pass arguments to a function according to the name of the parameter concerned. This avoids the confusion that results when there is a long list of arguments and parameters.</p>
<p><strong>&#8211; The throw expression</strong>: The PHP 8 version converts “throw” from a statement to an expression. The goal is to be able to use it in any position or context where expressions are allowed.</p>
<p><strong>&#8211; Weak Maps</strong>: The purpose of weak maps is to improve resource management when manipulating objects. Indeed, the PHP 7.4 version had already found a way to support weak raw references, which are less useful but still occupy space.</p>
<p>With that said, the introduction of the weakmap class makes it possible to create objects that can be easily destroyed and removed when they are no longer useful. This feature improves memory performance.</p>
<p><strong>&#8211; The end comma in the parameter list</strong>, including functions, methods and closures, is a new feature added in PHP 8 which has experienced a high demand.</p>
<p><strong>&#8211; “Nullsafe” operator</strong>: The special part of this feature is the possibility of using a new Nullsafe operator for a call chain. This avoids making conditional checks of null since the operator allows to evaluate the entire string to null and to stop it if one of the operators is evaluated to null.</p>
<p>All the features that were introduced with the new version of PHP allow us to say that this update was a great success. This comes back to the many efficient optimizations and changes that have improved the performance of applications and the writing of better, more robust, accurate, detailed and powerful codes.</p>
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