Explains the removal of sun.misc.Unsafe.defineClass in JDK 11 and the new, more secure class definition API using MethodHandles.Lookup.
Guide to disabling outdated TLS protocols and ciphers in Azure API Management using ARM templates for improved security.
A technical tutorial on creating US maps with R, including Alaska and Hawaii as properly scaled insets using the sf and tmap packages.
A blog update explaining the author's absence, covering work on a management challenge, preparation for the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit, and plans for future content.
Analyzing CRAN packages to find non-English R packages, focusing on French documentation and encoding fields in DESCRIPTION files.
A guide to implementing integration testing for Node.js microservices using the Pact.js framework for consumer-driven contract testing.
A guide on running Burp Suite Professional as a Docker container with persistent storage and GUI support for easier portability.
Using Azure Stream Analytics with JSON reference data to filter IoT telemetry streams for specific hardware and partners.
A tutorial on using Cython to optimize slow numerical Python code, demonstrated with an Ising Model simulation.
A guide to using the KovertKringle PowerShell module to automate and manage a Secret Santa gift exchange with email notifications.
A guide to using NoScript 10.x in Firefox, covering its new UI, trust levels, and configuration for privacy and security.
A critical analysis of Microsoft's announcement to run VMware workloads on bare metal Azure hardware, questioning its strategic value.
A developer shares initial thoughts on using Kotlin for a project, highlighting features like immutability, extension methods, and Java integration.
A guide to building a secure, automated AWS Account Factory using AWS Organizations, IAM, and CloudFormation for scalable account management.
A deep dive into the software architecture and runtimes of the BBC micro:bit educational computer, exploring its components and how they fit together.
A guide for open source maintainers explaining the fundamentals of open source licensing, including copyright, rights granted, and common license types.
Analyzing the probability of self-assignment in a Secret Santa gift exchange using probability bounds and simulations.
A guide to Azure's Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings for containers, explaining core concepts and comparing services like ACR, ACI, and Web Apps.
A guide to extending smartphone lifespan through DIY repairs, custom ROMs, and choosing user-serviceable hardware.
A technical guide on installing and configuring Oracle GoldenGate for Big Data with Kafka Connect and Confluent Platform.
