A developer's wishlist for upcoming features in PostgreSQL 9.5, including upsert, foreign data wrapper improvements, and better replication.
Critique of FedRAMP's cloud security framework, arguing it creates bureaucratic barriers that hinder government adoption of innovative, cost-effective cloud solutions.
A student's curated reading list for learning Visual Odometry, including tutorials and key papers on algorithms like the 5-point and 8-point methods.
An explanation of the RANSAC algorithm for outlier rejection, used in computer vision and data modeling.
A developer shares their experience and provides a step-by-step guide for making a first contribution to the Rust open-source project.
The author announces they will be giving their first conference talk on Webscraping in Python at EuroPython 2014.
Optimizing ASP.NET vNext package restore speed by configuring NuGet feeds in the project's NuGet.config file.
A reflection on the ethical responsibilities of open source maintainers, especially regarding security and user dependency, beyond the 'volunteer' excuse.
A guide to setting up and managing text expansion shortcuts in OS X 10.9 Mavericks, including syncing with iOS via iCloud.
A guide to using the built-in QuickTime Player in OS X Mavericks 10.9 to create screen recordings without extra software.
An in-depth technical explanation of why Python is slower than compiled languages, focusing on dynamic typing, interpretation, and object overhead.
A practical guide to creating a minimal, functional R package from scratch to streamline code reuse and save development time.
Extends OBIEE performance monitoring by integrating DMS metrics and nqquery.log data into Graphite and visualizing with Grafana.
A developer's entry for the Ludum Dare 29 game jam, detailing their tech stack and preparation using C++ and SFML.
A blogger clarifies that Skype's unencrypted local database is not a security vulnerability, as it's protected by system-level access controls.
Explains SharePoint Online's Partner Access License (PAL) for inviting external users without an O365 license, covering setup and key recommendations.
A security analysis revealing that Skype stores user data in an unencrypted, password-less local database, making it vulnerable to data extraction.
Overview of new PostgreSQL 9.4 features, focusing on the performance benefits of JSONB for document storage and the introduction of logical decoding.
Explains how to attach to Docker containers after upgrading to version 0.9, which uses libcontainer, by using tools like nsenter or nsinit.
A developer's perspective on missing features in PostgreSQL 9.4, focusing on upsert, JSON performance, and extension management.
