A blog post discussing the power of data visualization, using a mind-mapping software comparison as an example of how visuals can mislead or clarify.
Explores solving the running median problem in Python, comparing clever, educational, and research approaches, and presents an indexable skiplist solution.
A developer's guide to setting up a Java development environment using Eclipse, Maven, and the M2Eclipse plugin on Ubuntu.
Explains PCA and ICA for dimension reduction, finding meaningful variable combinations in multivariate data.
An introduction to JBoss ModeShape, a federating Java Content Repository (JCR) that provides a unified interface for accessing content from diverse backend systems.
A tutorial on using jQuery to find and replace specific text patterns within the DOM, useful for content editing workflows.
A technical guide on using Windows Azure Drive (X-Drive) to mount a page blob as an NTFS drive for cloud applications.
A PHP developer shares insights from porting WordPress to Microsoft Azure, covering the PHP SDK, SQL Azure, and challenges faced.
Analysis of Facebook's HipHop PHP compiler, discussing its design, performance goals, and limitations compared to dynamic language implementations.
A developer launches a redesigned blog, switching from a custom VBScript system to WordPress with HTML5/CSS3 and expanding content beyond web development.
A critique of JavaScript's 'new' keyword, exploring its confusing behavior and edge cases through code examples.
A developer shares his customized Zsh command line prompt, explaining its components and encouraging others to personalize their own shell environment.
A guide to creating a custom application launcher for IntelliJ IDEA on Ubuntu Linux, including the necessary shell command.
A review of 'Perl Best Practices' by Damian Conway, exploring how to write maintainable and robust Perl code.
A programmer argues against 'walled garden' ecosystems like the iPad, defending the importance of open, tinkerable systems for learning and innovation.
A technique to preload JS and CSS files as print stylesheets to improve page load times, with a warning about Chrome compatibility issues.
A developer reflects on PHP's evolution, comparing it to Java, and discusses using the Kohana framework and popular CMS platforms like WordPress.
An article recommending Cary Millsap's foundational articles on computer systems performance and structured problem-solving approaches.
Analyzes the need for better content filtering on social media feeds like Facebook and Twitter, comparing them to Amazon/Netflix recommendations.
Explores how open source software development embodies a perfect form of democracy through the power of forking and community consent.
