A developer explains how Go 1.11's module system solved their biggest frustration (GOPATH), leading them to appreciate Go's simplicity, concurrency, and stability.
Explores the heuristics and conditions under which SQL Server's Query Optimizer decides to use Batch Mode execution for query processing.
A developer details troubleshooting Windows Media Center on Windows 10, explaining DLL Hell and a COM-based workaround for a broken system component.
A preview of a VMworld session on why IT operations professionals should learn coding basics, using PowerShell/PowerCLI examples.
Explores SQL Server 2019's new Batch Execution Mode for Rowstore indexes, covering basics, enabling it, and analyzing performance.
Introduction and tutorial for the new Azure PowerShell Az module, covering installation, usage, and migration from AzureRM.
Argues that method chaining should be a core language operator, analyzing its problems in JavaScript/jQuery and proposing a built-in solution.
A personal reflection on the importance of digital privacy, arguing it's a fundamental right and suggesting alternatives to major tech services.
Explores the concept of headless web development by drawing an analogy between modular camera lenses and decoupled, single-responsibility software components.
A wrap-up of a blog series documenting all built-in Terraform interpolation functions, including project reflections and lessons learned.
Argues against signing Contributor License Agreements (CLAs) in open-source projects, claiming they undermine contributor rights and project freedom.
Explains how to use Microsoft R Client for multi-threaded parallel computing to speed up R calculations beyond vanilla R's single-threaded limits.
Explores using attribution text in PowerShell's BurntToast module for Windows toast notifications, detailing current limitations and workarounds.
A guide to using asset catalogs and custom bundles on iOS to create a theming system for apps.
Analysis of a bug in New Zealand's official pseudo-random number generator used for electoral vote counting, based on the Wichmann-Hill algorithm.
A technical tutorial exploring the new drag and drop CDK in Angular Material 7, from basic setup to creating a re-orderable list.
An article explaining the fundamentals of software testing, from basic assertions to advanced frameworks, and how to build your own testing tools.
A guide on adding and using Sass for styling in a create-react-app project, including setup and component examples.
A guide on setting up and using CSS Modules for styling components in a create-react-app project without extra configuration.
A guide to remembering and effectively using CSS Grid properties by grouping them into logical categories like explicit grid, gaps, alignment, and implicit grid.
