An overview of the Godot game engine, comparing it to other options and showcasing its features for 2D/3D game development.
A historical look at how programmers and computer scientists have been portrayed in popular culture, from 1950s sci-fi movies to modern media.
A talk on building a web service with Django and PostgreSQL to manage and aggregate YouTube channel revenue data via Google's APIs.
First episode of a new video series covering new Azure features for developers, including demos and resource links.
Explores lightweight alternatives to Electron for building Blazor desktop apps, focusing on reducing app size and resource usage.
A speaker's review of PyGotham 2019, covering talk quality, event organization, and highlights like a talk on web archiving tools.
A personal story about using software and technology to reconnect family through old photos and DNA analysis, highlighting software's vital role in modern life.
A guide outlining the rights and responsibilities of engineering managers, focusing on feedback, team care, and leadership principles.
Developer open-sources his old Windows Phone 7.x and 8.x apps on GitHub under the MIT license.
Explores SQL Server's Memory-Optimized TempDB Metadata feature, which reduces contention by moving system tables into memory, with a performance test demonstration.
A guide to writing and automating UI/integration tests for Flutter apps using Flutter Driver and running them with Codemagic CI/CD.
A developer creates a nostalgic hack by connecting a line printer to a Linux shell using Go, emulating an old-school teletypewriter (TTY).
Explains SQL Server 2019's new support for creating database snapshots that include in-memory (Hekaton) filegroups, a previously unsupported feature.
Analyzes source control options for game development, focusing on challenges with binary assets and team workflows.
Guide on configuring Docker and Docker Compose to access private NuGet feeds from Azure Artifacts during containerized .NET builds.
A response to criticism of Friday software deployments, arguing that a healthy, low-risk deploy ecosystem is better for engineers than blanket bans.
Explains the new Resumable TDE Scan feature in SQL Server 2019 and Azure SQL Database, detailing its commands and benefits for system availability.
A guide to building a Helm chart repository using Chartpress, Travis CI, GitHub Pages, and Jekyll for automated chart deployment.
Summary of key new features in SQL Server 2019 Standard Edition, including Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and performance enhancements.
Applying mental toughness principles from elite sports to software engineering, focusing on overcoming mental barriers and personal excellence.
