Explains the benefits of using language-agnostic automation scripts in software projects to simplify onboarding and CI/CD processes.
A lightning talk on building feature-rich websites with Jekyll and free/low-code tools like GitHub Pages, CloudFlare, Gumroad, and Formspree.
A tutorial on using Microsoft Flow to automate social media responses, specifically replying to Facebook birthday posts with personalized messages.
Critique of the role="password" ARIA attribute, arguing it undermines security, accessibility, and user experience by enabling poorly implemented custom password fields.
Explores benchmarking tools and techniques using a Stack Overflow code example, focusing on performance optimization and avoiding allocations.
A developer announces a blog redesign and new writing opportunities, including articles on Java's Project Jigsaw and JUnit 5 for tech publications.
A guide to using PowerShell and CIM to perform bulk updates on multiple Windows Server 2016 Nano Servers efficiently.
A guide to monitoring Logstash ingest rates using the Elastic stack (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Timelion) instead of external tools like InfluxDB and Grafana.
Learn how to export Azure Resource Group templates using the REST API in this technical tutorial.
A tutorial on monitoring Logstash data ingest rates using InfluxDB for storage and Grafana for visualization.
Deployment scripts and templates for setting up a MariaDB/Galera Cluster on CoreOS, including an open-source generator app for Azure.
How to adjust the application timeout setting in the vSphere Host Client to prevent automatic logout after inactivity.
A technical guide on configuring TraceSource and trace listeners to capture OWIN framework logs in Azure Diagnostics.
An updated guide to Azure App Service plans, tiers, and pricing, covering features from Free to Premium v3 and recent 2024 changes.
A quick reference for iOS/macOS developers on configuring NSDateFormatter to parse standard JSON date strings (ISO 8601 format).
Learn how to programmatically download an Azure Publishing Profile XML using the Azure Resource Manager REST API.
A personal reflection on the history and legacy of Mozilla and the Firefox browser, from its innovative beginnings to its perceived decline.
A guide to configuring a Windows Virtual NAT device for isolated Hyper-V lab environments, enabling internet access without external switches or guest NATs.
The cDFS DSC resource is deprecated and replaced by the new xDFS module in the PowerShell Gallery, requiring configuration updates.
A guide on managing difficult pull request discussions, focusing on setting ground rules, assigning roles, and maintaining productive collaboration.
