A developer explains their switch from WordPress to GitHub Pages with Jekyll for a faster, more reliable static blog.
A 5-step tutorial on converting Markdown to HTML with Python syntax highlighting using Python-Markdown and Pygments.
A guide to setting up global package managers (RVM, NPM, Homebrew) on a new OS X development machine for managing system and app dependencies.
Part 3 of a guide on setting up an OS X dev machine, focusing on managing configuration files (dotfiles) and custom SSH settings.
How to use Grunt.js's built-in file copy utility to rename files by changing their extensions, avoiding the need for a dedicated rename plugin.
A guide to setting up core files and customizing the terminal environment (Zsh/OhMyZsh) on a new OS X development machine.
A guide on setting up a Laravel queue worker with Beanstalkd using Laravel Forge, including a warning about environment detection.
A tutorial on creating tables of contents with internal links in IPython Notebooks and Markdown documents using HTML anchors.
Explains how Unix shell commands use Lisp-like syntax with program-name-first structure and expression composition.
Explains how to detect environments in Laravel Forge using environment variables and recommends best practices.
A tutorial on configuring Laravel Forge to send application and system logs to the Papertrail logging service for centralized monitoring.
A step-by-step guide to deploying your first Laravel application using Laravel Forge, a platform-as-a-service for server management.
A tutorial explaining Python namespaces, scope resolution, and the LEGB rule for variable lookup with practical examples.
A theoretical overview of AngularJS, exploring how Object-Oriented Design Patterns apply to its core components like controllers and partials.
Introducing handroll, a simple static site generator for creating handcrafted websites with Markdown and templates.
A tutorial on configuring a Laravel application to use a PostgreSQL database when deploying on the Heroku platform.
A guide on setting up and connecting a Laravel application to a MySQL database using the ClearDB add-on on the Heroku platform.
A step-by-step guide to deploying a Laravel application on Heroku, covering setup, configuration, and deployment.
An in-depth exploration of Python's advanced features, quirks, and common pitfalls for experienced developers.
A blogger clarifies that Skype's unencrypted local database is not a security vulnerability, as it's protected by system-level access controls.
