Explains a Mercurial workflow using named branches to manage multi-language translations for a static site, detailing merging and conflict resolution.
Unix scripts to extract Logical SQL and query performance metrics from OBIEE's NQQuery.log file for testing and analysis.
How to manually change a project's artifactId in SonarQube when the UI doesn't support it, by directly updating the database.
Explores the technical criteria and markup required for Safari Reader to activate on a webpage, based on community testing and analysis.
A technical guide on writing Java-based updater modules for managing data model changes in Hippo CMS 7.2+.
Implementation of the Desktop Notification Specification for Emacs, allowing simple desktop notifications with full protocol support.
A developer proposes a new API for generating Django fixtures more easily, outlining the concept and hoping someone will build it.
Introducing erc-track-score, an Emacs module for scoring IRC channel activity to gauge conversation relevance.
Explains three levels of adopting HTML5, from simple syntax changes to advanced features, for web developers.
Analyzes the debate between native vs. HTML5 mobile app development, arguing for web apps to reach wider audiences across platforms.
A case study on using Windows Azure's autoscaling and cloud services to handle massive traffic spikes for a sports event timing website.
A developer's critical analysis of the aging X11 protocol, its history, and the challenges of extending a decades-old system.
A technical guide on optimizing SQL queries with wildcard-prefixed LIKE conditions using indexed computed columns for better performance.
A critical analysis of using pure CSS for complex illustrations, arguing it's a misuse of the technology compared to more suitable alternatives like SVG.
A collection of session videos from QCon London 2010, covering topics like .NET, testing, scaling, and software craftsmanship.
A guide on adding WebDAV support to Hippo CMS 7, covering setup, configuration, and project status.
A presentation on performance testing methodologies and best practices for Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE).
Developer details converting the startup-notification library to use XCB instead of Xlib, including benchmarks showing performance gains.
A developer automates game idea generation by creating a tool that randomly combines words to produce 50 creative, one-line game concepts.
A developer reflects on delivering their first technical presentation, sharing lessons learned and tips for effective presentation writing.
