A guide to creating hand-drawn, XKCD-style plots in Matplotlib using custom code before the feature was officially added.
Introduces new Java Persistence API (JPA) support in the Spring Integration 2.2 framework for enterprise application development.
A tutorial introducing the ggplot2 package in R for creating data visualizations, comparing it with base R graphics.
A technical guide on integrating IPython notebooks into the Octopress blogging platform, including CSS conflict resolution.
A technical guide on customizing Drupal Commons by altering menu items to move a 'bookmarks' link into the tabbed navigation using hook_menu_alter.
Argues that web development tools like responsive design or CSS preprocessors are not inherently bad; poor results stem from implementation, not the technique itself.
A programmer details his extensive customization of modern keyboards and software to emulate the legendary Space Cadet Keyboard for efficiency.
Explains how to implement database connection pooling for Django applications using PostgreSQL to improve performance.
A reflection on the 2012 Breaking Development conference in Dallas, highlighting the value of its single-track format for blending design, code, and forward-thinking discussions.
A guide for developers on monitoring and improving PostgreSQL database performance, covering cache hit rates and index usage.
A guide to setting up and configuring the Mutt terminal-based email client on OS X, tailored for Gmail/Google Apps users.
A developer explains migrating from WordPress to Jekyll for a static site, discussing performance, simplicity, and the 'post-CMS' trend.
A guide to upgrading RAM on a Dell Latitude E4310 laptop, including steps and a note on the impact on hibernation file size.
Argues against personal dashboards in modern web design, citing information overload and user preference for focused, task-specific interfaces.
A technical guide on applying the OBIEE 11.1.1.6.2 BP1 patch bundle using opatch on a Linux environment.
Troubleshooting SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services and SharePoint 2010 integration, fixing BI Semantic Model Connection errors.
Troubleshooting SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services integration with SharePoint 2010, focusing on a specific error and its solution.
Troubleshooting SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services and SharePoint 2010 integration error with BI Semantic Model Connection fix.
Troubleshooting SSRS 2012 and SharePoint 2010 integration error, focusing on missing Reporting Services Add-in on WFE nodes.
