A guide on configuring MongoDB to run as a Windows service, including command setup and troubleshooting tips.
A CSS technique using :nth-child and :nth-last-child to style elements based on sibling count with improved efficiency.
Guide on logging in SharePoint 2010 applications, covering ULS Logs reading and writing for performance monitoring.
A technical guide on reverse-engineering and speedrunning Dropbox's 2011 Dropquest scavenger hunt to achieve the fastest possible completion time.
A programmer reflects on juggling multiple unfinished tech projects and personal goals, discussing the challenge of focusing on a single 'top idea'.
A tutorial on integrating jQuery Mobile with ASP.NET MVC to build mobile web applications using existing web development skills.
Explores techniques for maximizing SQL Server bulk insert performance using SqlBulkCopy with parallel processing and the Task Parallel Library.
Twitter challenged a court gag order to notify users about a government data request, setting a precedent for digital privacy rights.
A WordPress plugin that adapts The New York Times' open-source text highlighting and deep linking feature for easy installation and use.
Explains the GROUPING SETS operator in SQL Server for flexible data aggregation, comparing it to UNION ALL and WITH CUBE approaches.
A developer shares their experience using MongoVUE, a free .NET-based GUI tool for managing MongoDB databases.
Explains how to share data between HST components in Hippo CMS using the HstRequestContext object during request processing.
Explores caching techniques in SharePoint 2010 for performance optimization, including output and object caching.
Discusses the challenges and benefits of publishing scientific papers about software development, especially interdisciplinary scientific software.
A technical deep-dive into making Partition Change Tracking (PCT) refresh with partition truncation work correctly for Materialized Views in Oracle 11g.
A quick-start guide to setting up and using MongoDB with C# and the .NET framework, covering installation and basic database operations.
Explores using Templify and NuGet to automate repetitive setup tasks for new ASP.NET MVC projects, saving time and effort.
A follow-up article discussing three alternative solutions to CAPTCHA systems for spam prevention, focusing on user experience and accessibility.
Lea Verou announces her talk 'CSS3 at the Outer Rim' at the @media Web Directions conference, focusing on advanced CSS3 features.
A critique of CAPTCHAs, arguing they are insecure, inaccessible, and shift the burden of spam prevention onto users instead of site owners.
