Explains JavaScript IIFEs (self-invoking functions), their syntax, benefits for avoiding global scope pollution, and use in the module pattern.
A new Gnus notifications module for Emacs 24.2 provides desktop alerts for new emails with contact photos from Gravatar/Google.
A tutorial on adding a Ping-o-matic button to the Perch CMS admin panel to notify search engines of new blog content.
Explains the JavaScript Decorator design pattern for dynamically adding functionality to objects, with code examples.
A technical guide on setting up an Apache Cassandra database cluster on a CentOS virtual machine within the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
A technical guide on installing Windows 8 using a small USB drive and a network share, detailing steps with Windows PE and ADK commands.
A developer returns to participate in Ludum Dare game jam, tackling the 'Evolution' theme after a hiatus.
A developer shares progress on a Ludum Dare game jam project, a rule-changing strategy game built in C++.
A technical comparison of Numba and Cython for accelerating Python code, including benchmarks and analysis of JIT vs. compiled approaches.
Announcing the new Spring Integration Extensions repository and a related Adapter Template for SpringSource Tool Suite (STS).
A guide to setting up and using various browser tools and emulators on Ubuntu for testing responsive web designs across different devices.
MyGet announces private beta for its new Build Services, automating package creation from GitHub repositories.
Explains UI composition for microservices using ASP.NET MVC and Razor Generator, with an e-commerce example.
Exploring SharePoint 2013 Business Connectivity Services and using REST to interact with external lists.
Explains how to use the Array datatype in PostgreSQL for storing and querying data like tags or purchase items, with practical examples.
Guide to fixing Ubuntu 12.04 issues on Asus N56VZ laptop, covering subwoofer, ethernet, and multimedia buttons.
Explains how to connect to and query TFS Preview (TFSPreview.com) using the TFS Client Object Model and C# code.
A tutorial on creating basic animations using Matplotlib's FuncAnimation, demonstrated with a moving sine wave.
A curated list of influential front-end developers recognized for their open-source contributions, technical expertise, and community teaching efforts.
A tutorial on using Git hooks to automate CSS minification and deployment, demonstrating a practical commit hook example.
