The article discusses the growing inclusion of Python tracks at scientific conferences, focusing on computational science and high-performance computing.
Explains how to use CacheEntryChangeMonitor in .NET to manage complex cache dependencies and automate cache invalidation.
A developer compares clang++ and g++ compilers, highlighting clang++'s superior and more helpful error messages for debugging C++ code.
A technical guide on implementing dynamic view sections in ASP.NET MVC using a dynamic view model and DisplayTemplates.
Analysis of the AVG Mobilation antivirus app for Windows Phone, revealing it as a non-functional port with humorous, ineffective scanning code.
A guide to properly labeling time-based axes in Excel by understanding how Excel stores time as fractions of a day.
Analysis of technical capabilities of U.S. federal .gov domains, covering server status, IPv6, CDN usage, CMS popularity, and cloud hosting.
A developer explains the cost-effectiveness, global traffic management, and CDN benefits of using Windows Azure for the MyGet package hosting service.
A guide offering practical advice and best practices for writing and distributing Vim plugins, covering compatibility, scripting, and documentation.
Explores using web fonts for UI icons, covering advantages like scalability and color control, and addressing semantic HTML concerns.
A developer's reflection on pursuing simplicity in software design, detailing a minimalist Java CMS and web server setup without databases.
A tutorial on creating a typing animation effect using the CSS3 steps() function, requiring monospace fonts and a solid background.
A developer's reflection on the evolution of web development abstractions, from ASP.NET Web Forms to MVC helpers, discussing their benefits and pitfalls.
A developer creates a web tool to convert CSS color names to RGB, HEX, and HSL values using HTML5 Canvas and modern web APIs.
Explains tail recursion optimization in C#, its absence in the compiler, and workarounds like the trampoline technique to prevent stack overflows.
A personal recap of the first PyCon JP 2011 conference in Japan, highlighting community growth and the author's talk on asynchronous Python programming.
An overview of WordPress as a powerful, user-friendly, and community-supported content management system (CMS) for publishing.
Explores resistance to disruptive tech like open source and cloud computing, analyzing why businesses often stick with legacy systems despite clear advantages.
A developer thanks Microsoft, JetBrains, and Codeplex for free software tools like MSDN, ReSharper, and hosting services.
A tutorial on implementing parameterized (data-driven) test cases in the OCUnit framework for Objective-C, using a date conversion class as an example.
