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 Introduction: If you're attempting to install Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver, which is known for having installation issues, this comprehensive guide aims to address common errors you may encounter during the process. Our goal is to save you time searching for answers on StackOverflow by providing clear instructions. The guide is based on the official Docker documentation available at https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/ubuntu/#install-using-the-repository. Step 1: Updating Package Lists To begin, run the following command to update your package lists using the "apt-get update" command: sudo apt-get update Note: If you encounter any errors during the update process, it may be due to the older Ubuntu 18.04 release. In such cases, you can refer to the Configure DNS server IP to resolve errors with apt-get update  guide for assistance. This guide will help you address any DNS-related issues that might be preventing successful updates. Step 2: Installing Dependencie...

Introduction: In Laravel, the updated_at and created_at columns are timestamp columns that automatically update whenever a model is saved or created. However, there might be scenarios where you want to selectively disable one or both of these columns for specific models. Fortunately, Laravel provides a straightforward way to achieve this by customizing your model's const UPDATED_AT and const CREATED_AT constants. In this blog post, we will explore how to selectively disable timestamp columns in Laravel models, discuss the benefits of this approach, and guide you through the necessary steps. Step 1: Create a Laravel Model and Migration To demonstrate this process, let's assume we have a model called Download that represents a downloadable file in our application. If you don't have a model already, you can create one using the php artisan make:model Download command in your terminal. To generate the migration for the downloads table, run the following command: php ar...