A tutorial on using the HTML5 Canvas element, covering basic setup, obtaining the 2D context, and drawing rectangles with JavaScript.
A screencast demonstrating how to handle form interactions using the ASP.NET MVC framework, including sample code.
A 2008 review of the iPod Touch 2nd Gen, praising its design and functionality while criticizing Apple's closed ecosystem and App Store policies.
Argues that relying solely on ads is not a viable business model for many web platforms, especially those where users are not in a transactional mindset.
An introduction to the HTML5 canvas element, covering its browser support, basic usage, and potential for dynamic web graphics and games.
A 2008 blog post praising Google Chrome's smooth performance and potential, despite early limitations like a lack of plugins.
Explains the AntiForgeryToken helper and ValidateAntiForgeryToken attribute in ASP.NET MVC Preview 5 for preventing cross-site request forgery attacks.
Explains how to use the ModelBinder attribute in ASP.NET MVC to handle complex type parameters in controller action methods.
A tutorial on implementing form validation in ASP.NET MVC Preview 5, showing controller and view code for validating user input.
A technical guide on creating a custom, security-trimmed sitemap provider for ASP.NET MVC applications, including XML configuration and dynamic nodes.
Demonstrates creating a small 400K Common Lisp executable for gzip compression using ECL compiler optimizations.
Developer discusses rewriting a Java GUI client for Poliqarp, focusing on code cleanup and new protocol integration.
Explores how content commoditization increases the value of personal branding and trusted sources in the tech information landscape.
Analyzes if Web 2.0 can become profitable by moving beyond simple ads to targeted, data-driven referrals, using Mint.com as a key example.
A developer's review of NDepend, a tool for analyzing code dependencies, metrics, and quality using visual diagrams and a custom query language.
Highlights two new Team Foundation Server projects on CodePlex: TeamReview for in-IDE code reviews and TFS Sticky Buddy for project status tracking.
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.
