A web developer discusses the inherent limitations of testing websites across all browsers, screen sizes, connection speeds, and real-world user conditions.
Debunks the myth that PHP is inherently insecure, attributing its reputation to FUD, its ubiquity, and its forgiving nature for beginners.
MyGet introduces a beta feature to proxy and aggregate packages from multiple upstream NuGet feeds into a single, centralized feed.
A step-by-step guide on installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview on a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) to enable dual-booting with Windows 7.
A guide to setting up and testing OAuth providers like Google, Facebook, and Twitter for user login, including local development configuration.
Explores how a GitHub-like 'fork and merge' feature in WordPress could revolutionize collaborative editing and version control for newsrooms.
Explores the debate between designing websites in the browser vs. using graphic editors like Photoshop, emphasizing tool familiarity and the web's interactive nature.
A collaborative list of open-source alternatives to proprietary enterprise software, hosted on GitHub for community contributions.
Explores decentralized groups like Anonymous and Occupy, comparing their structure to the 'Stand Alone Complex' concept from Ghost in the Shell.
A developer explains why Sybase SQL Anywhere's sqlanydb driver fails in Celery tasks due to being non-fork-safe and offers workarounds.
A software engineer shares five key principles for successful software delivery teams: flexibility, commitment, respect, communication, and reliability.
A programmer's reflection on favorite languages, arguing for learning diverse programming languages to become a better developer.
A CSS technique using generated content to create flexible, multiline definition lists with just 2 lines of CSS 2.1 code.
A Debian developer reflects on their 10-year journey within the project, from packaging to release management and team leadership.
A technical guide on reducing SQL database size by normalizing repeated data like IPs and User Agents into separate relational tables.
A guide on using Adobe SiteCatalyst's Target report to calculate and visualize year-over-year growth metrics like page views.
Explains the rules for valid JavaScript variable names in ES5, including Unicode characters and reserved words.
Explores automated testing for image download behavior in responsive web design using CSS media queries and Browsercope.
Argues against relying solely on web analytics for browser support decisions, advocating for future-friendly development with progressive enhancement.
A guide to automating web performance metrics collection in .NET using BrowserMob Proxy and Selenium for ongoing monitoring.
