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Critique of outdated government software procurement practices and the need to adopt modern version control and delivery methods.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 technical analysis of supermarket layout optimization using the A* pathfinding algorithm to simulate shopper movement.
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.
Analysis of JavaScript parse and execution times for jQuery across various browsers and devices, using a profiling tool released by Etsy.
Tutorial on implementing slide-in animations for UIViews in Swift using class extensions and CATransition.
Tutorial on implementing slide-in animations for UIViews in Swift using class extensions and CATransition.
Explains AWS authentication options like root accounts and IAM users, focusing on security best practices and access control.
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.
A Swift tutorial on checking iOS versions using NSFoundationVersionNumber for backward compatibility with iOS 7 and iOS 8.
A guide on checking iOS versions in Swift for backward compatibility with iOS 7 and iOS 8.
