Final part of a series detailing the deployment of an ASP.NET MVC application (CarTrackr) to Windows Azure, covering challenges and solutions.
Argues that perfectly uncoupled code is impossible, using Django's ORM and admin as examples of necessary coupling to specific APIs.
Developer discusses rewriting a Java GUI client for Poliqarp, focusing on code cleanup and new protocol integration.
Analyzes Sun's strategic goals and community challenges with OpenSolaris, contrasting its open-source release with Linux's development model.
Common issues and solutions for unit testing ASP.NET MVC controllers, focusing on mocking Request.Form and ASP.NET Membership.
A 2008 personal review comparing the Sony PRS-505 e-reader to the Kindle, focusing on design, cost, and superior open-source software support.
A new PHP OpenXML API project for creating Word documents is introduced, with updates on PHPExcel repository synchronization.
A collection of useful links and tools for Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) development and administration.
Guide to manually installing the missing php5-pdo-sqlite package on Ubuntu Dapper via compilation and configuration.
A guide to Debian-based control panels and tools for simplifying web hosting server administration and user management.
Introducing Webservice Helper, a PHP class that automatically generates WSDL files for web services using PHPDoc and reflection.
A tech blogger discusses retiring a vulnerable Nokia 6310i phone due to bluesnarfing and seeks a secure GSM replacement with specific features.
