A guide on safely adding NOT NULL columns in PostgreSQL without downtime, by breaking the migration into multiple steps.
A guide to pushing logs directly to AWS CloudWatch using the AWS CLI plugin, eliminating the need for a daemon or intermediate files.
Critique of outdated government software procurement practices and the need to adopt modern version control and delivery methods.
Explains why simply releasing government source code isn't true open source, which requires licensing, community, and collaboration.
A collection of practical programming wisdom covering code design, testing, dependencies, and development processes for better software engineering.
A guide on using tcpdump to capture network traffic and sending the logs to AWS CloudWatch for debugging Apache server issues.
A guest post in a series exploring methods and best practices for tracking document versions within MongoDB databases.
A guide to using LLDB, the Swift REPL, and Xcode's debugging tools like breakpoints to find and fix errors in Swift code.
Analysis of JavaScript parse and execution times for jQuery across various browsers and devices, using a profiling tool released by Etsy.
A tutorial on implementing custom filter tabs in Sonata Admin bundles, using a workaround inspired by the undocumented Sonata MediaBundle feature.
Explains AWS authentication options like root accounts and IAM users, focusing on security best practices and access control.
How to fix the CVE-2014-6271 Bash vulnerability on Laravel Forge-managed servers, including manual update commands.
Explains how to use PowerShell splatting to improve code readability and reduce duplication when calling cmdlets with many parameters.
A CTO's perspective on Microsoft's vNEXT platform, analyzing its impact on development approaches and future .NET frameworks.
Debunks the myth that open source software is inherently insecure, comparing it to proprietary alternatives and explaining its security advantages.
A guide to fixing Windows domain trust relationship issues using PowerShell without requiring a system reboot.
Analysis of .NET vNext's BYOT (Bring Your Own Tool) approach, enabling development on non-Windows platforms like Mac and Ubuntu.
A guide to the challenges and best practices of micro and nano-benchmarking in software development, using .NET examples.
Explores JavaScript monkey patching, a powerful but dangerous technique for modifying objects and classes, with warnings and practical examples.
Custom Capistrano tasks for Symfony2 deployment, including targeted cache clearing and automatic asset versioning.
