Argues that SQL databases are inherently non-scalable, questioning the effectiveness of traditional scaling techniques like caching and sharding.
A technical guide on expanding a ZFS-based fileserver storage pool by adding and mirroring new hard drives.
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Guide to creating clickable PuTTY profile shortcuts using a custom URL handler for sharing in version control.
A technical guide on deploying JetBrains YouTrack issue tracker on a Windows Azure virtual machine, covering setup, configuration, and firewall rules.
A first-impression review of the Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse, covering setup, design, touch-scrolling, and initial user experience.
A guide to installing and using ssh-copy-id on OS X to set up passwordless SSH logins for remote servers.
An overview of the official communication channels and online communities for connecting with the Hippo CMS team and other users.
A guide to extending OpenStack Swift with a custom WSGI middleware for virus scanning using ClamAV.
Exploring functional programming concepts in JavaScript, including anonymous functions, high-order functions, and their benefits for concurrency and testing.
Mitchell Hashimoto reflects on key life events that shaped his perception of 'normal' and steered his path into programming and tech.
A step-by-step tutorial on creating and publishing your own CocoaPods library for iOS development.
Announcement of the DevNexus 2013 developer conference schedule, featuring 8 tracks and 71 sessions on web, mobile, Java, cloud, and more.
A presentation and tutorial on using the `plyr` package in R for data manipulation, summarization, and automated statistical analysis.
Explains the FrameworkElement.Language property and its impact on culture in WPF/Silverlight data binding converters, solving a 'pt-PT' vs 'en-US' mystery.
A guide to checking the Domain Functional Level and trust relationships in an Active Directory domain using administrative tools.
Explains Python mixins, a multiple inheritance feature for adding properties and methods, and clarifies correct usage to avoid bugs.
A discussion on creating and maintaining logical architectures in Java codebases, focusing on packages, dependencies, and layered design.
Using R to automate the creation of a random teaching assistant office hours calendar, solving scheduling conflicts and improving efficiency.
A guide to key leaders and organizers in Japan's growing Python community, highlighting their contributions and roles.
Explores a bug in Windows Phone 8 where `device-width` reports different pixel values in HTML vs. CSS, affecting responsive design and snap mode.
