A critique of a MongoDB outage post-mortem, discussing the pitfalls of 'accidental DBAs' and the need for specialized database reliability engineering.
A mathematical puzzle about probability and expected number of turns in a random drawing game.
Guide to fixing compatibility issues when building iOS 10 games with Game Maker Studio 1.4 and Xcode 8, covering provisioning and plist settings.
A guide to the four core Promise methods in JavaScript - resolve(), reject(), all(), and race() - with practical examples for handling asynchronous operations.
A guide to setting up and testing Apache Cordova apps on a BlackBerry 10 device, covering SDK installation and environment configuration.
The author reflects on the global reach of their book 'Intermediate Python', which has been read in 181 countries and used for training.
A developer shares a solution for fixing the 'Failed to start service Docker Engine' error on Windows 10 Anniversary Edition by removing a conflicting network adapter.
A sarcastic, BuzzFeed-style list of 10 useful LDFLAGS for linker configuration and debugging in software development.
A beginner's guide to JavaScript Promises, explaining their purpose, creation, and usage to handle asynchronous operations and avoid callback hell.
Guide on using a compiled Core Data model (.momd) in Swift Playgrounds for testing and tinkering.
Guide on using Core Data models in Swift Playgrounds, including setup, limitations, and step-by-step walkthrough.
Guide to correctly rotate the Raspberry Pi 7" touch display and touch targets when running Windows 10 IoT Core by editing the config.txt file.
Exploring scalable architecture for single-page applications, covering state management with Redux and asynchronous communication using RxJS.
Explores the surprising science behind cheap gas-sensitive resistors and their ability to detect molecules like acetone, bridging chemistry and electronics.
A developer solves Travis CI build timeouts by using testthat's filter argument to split R package tests into smaller, faster-running chunks.
A personal review of the Jabra Speak 410 speakerphone, covering its features, setup, sound quality, and whether it's a necessary purchase.
Microsoft ends support for IE8, IE9, and IE10, sparking discussion on how to handle core web experiences for outdated browsers.
A developer shares 10 essential PostgreSQL features and tips for 2016, including CTEs, performance tuning, and configuration.
A review of the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter, covering setup, compatibility with Windows and Android, and its performance for wireless screen mirroring.
Explains how to implement Enhanced Usage Tracking in OBIEE to capture detailed user interactions for improving engagement and system value.
