Discusses validation strategies for domain objects and DTOs in software design, using user registration as an example.
An introduction to Graphviz, an open-source tool for generating graph diagrams from text descriptions, with examples of its dot and neato utilities.
Demonstrates creating a small 400K Common Lisp executable for gzip compression using ECL compiler optimizations.
Introducing the Hippo Site Toolkit (HST), a set of development components for building web applications with JSP/JSF and Hippo CMS.
Article compares ext4 vs ext3 filesystem check (fsck) speeds, showing ext4 is significantly faster based on real-world laptop tests.
Analysis of how eBay missed a major opportunity to become a social network for collectors and niche communities in the early 2000s.
Announcing a new database backup feature for daloRADIUS, focusing on portable INSERT-based backups for compatibility across database types.
A summary of Bob's presentation on the Erlang programming language, its growing popularity, and his history with emerging tech trends.
A developer's analysis of dictionary software for Japanese study, comparing features of Stardict and Epwing formats on Windows/Linux.
Announcing the first release of a JSON Schema validator for Python, based on the JSON Schema Proposal Second Draft.
Developer contributes ATL1E NIC driver patch to Debian Linux kernel, then discovers his new work computer needs the same driver.
A developer compares Django's function-based views to class-based handler approaches from Pylons/GAE, discussing verbosity and code organization.
Explores the unique value and targeting strategies of social network advertising compared to traditional search-based ads.
Analyzes the similar business tactics of Microsoft and Apple, questioning why public perception differs despite both limiting features for future revenue.
A critique of outdated web development education in colleges and suggestions for curriculum reform to align with industry standards.
ASP.NET MVC Preview 4 integrates community-contributed features like error handling filters, output caching, and membership functionality.
Google's Protocol Buffers open-source release for cross-language object serialization, with a Java/Python test example.
A comparison of early social aggregators FriendFeed and Socialthing, analyzing their strengths for tech conversations versus personal social updates.
Analyzes Facebook's platform evolution, focusing on user engagement, app quality, and the need for better third-party integration tools.
