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JaxWS with self signed certificates
A guide on bypassing SSL certificate validation for JAX-WS SOAP web services using self-signed certificates in Java.
Join example for JPA finder
Explains how to use JOIN operations in JPA finder queries within the Play Framework to filter tasks by a related user's name.
A generic helper for database related tests with play 2 and JPA
A tutorial on creating a generic helper class for database unit testing in Play Framework 2 Java applications using JPA and fixtures.
Yaml-Fixtures for play 2
A guide to using YAML fixtures for loading test data in Play Framework 2 applications with JPA, using the Fixy library.
A new year's present: introducing Glimpse plugins for Windows Azure
Announcing Glimpse plugins for Windows Azure, providing runtime and storage monitoring insights directly in your browser for Azure-hosted web applications.
About Python 3
A critical analysis of Python 3's slow adoption five years after its release, examining the causes and consequences for the community.
Why no one uses your government data
Analyzes why government open data initiatives fail due to poor API design and documentation that ignores developer needs.
How to Quicken Wordpress Development with Grunt JS
A guide to using Grunt JS to automate tasks like live reloading, script processing, and environment detection for faster WordPress development.
A Ebean like finder for JPA
A guide to creating an Ebean-like finder utility for JPA/Hibernate in a Play Framework project, with code examples.
Chef recipe code coverage
Introduces ChefSpec v3.1.0's new resource coverage reporter for analyzing test coverage of Chef recipes and resources.
Simple script: Automatic talks list
A developer shares a simple JavaScript script to automatically generate a talks list from a JSON file, eliminating manual HTML updates.
How To Inspect The View Hierarchy Of Third-Party Apps
A technical guide on using jailbroken iOS devices and tools like Reveal to inspect the view hierarchy of third-party apps for learning and debugging.
2013 Favorites
A review of the top five most popular web development articles from 2013, covering responsive images, performance budgets, and CSS/device quirks.
Using gems with Chef
Explains the difference between Chef's chef_gem and gem_package resources for installing Ruby gems in system or Chef-specific contexts.
Handle Faraday::Error::ConnectionFailed with middleware
A guide to handling Faraday::Error::ConnectionFailed in Ruby using a custom middleware for better error management.
Changing Chef Resources at Runtime
Explains how to modify Chef resource attributes at runtime using the resources method, useful for wrapper cookbook patterns.
Berksfile Magic
Explains advanced patterns for using Berksfile, a Ruby-based dependency manager for Chef cookbooks, to improve flexibility and reduce repetition.
The Node.js Way - Designing Singletons
Explains how Node.js modules are singletons by default and provides patterns for designing clean, clear singleton modules with proper public/private separation.
Using Amazon Opsworks with Berkshelf
A guide on integrating Berkshelf with Amazon Opsworks' monolithic cookbook repository, including two practical methods and caveats.