Explains limitations of ONLINE rebuild for Rowstore indexes on tables with Columnstore Indexes in older SQL Server versions (2016, 2017).
Argues that achieving the 95th percentile in many activities is not impressive, using examples from video games and real-world skills.
Jeremy Keith's article critiques server-side rendering and hydration, comparing it to progressive enhancement but noting a missing mindset.
A deep-dive into the accessibility shortcomings of the native HTML video player, highlighting browser and assistive tech issues.
A tutorial on how to mock Firebase database and authentication features using Jest for unit testing in JavaScript/Node.js.
A developer shares a frustrating CSS flexbox debugging moment, highlighting the difference between flex-direction and justify-content.
A reflection on how abundance of resources, like online learning platforms, can paradoxically lead to devaluation and inaction in the IT field.
A technical guide on setting up and using a Linked Server in SQL Server to query data from a MySQL database.
A developer shares their experience mentoring C# and F# learners on the free, open-source Exercism platform and plans to help with its v3 transition.
A developer's guide to preventing production incidents through team culture, automated testing, and robust deployment processes.
A critique of modern software's over-reliance on dependencies, sparked by a FOSDEM talk on open source sustainability and maintainer burnout.
Explores how applying design thinking principles can improve data science projects by focusing on user needs and storytelling.
Explains the differences between user blocking and muting, focusing on GitHub's unique approach and the limitations of these features on social platforms.
A developer shares their experience presenting a talk on Python profiling at the FOSDEM 2020 open-source conference.
Explains how to use TypeScript assertion signatures with Object.defineProperty to properly type dynamically added object properties.
Announcement of Django Riffs, a new podcast for beginners to learn the Django web framework through topical episodes.
A technical guide on using Django's UpdateView to quickly create an edit form for a CourseTask model in a SaaS application.
A student's guide to creating generative scribble art portraits using the Processing programming language, detailing their algorithm and process.
A developer shares their experience participating in the free F# mentorship program, both as a mentee and a mentor, and encourages others to join.
A programmer shares their progress on CodeWars, earning a Python yellow belt and setting goals for advanced study.
