Argues against the traditional 'tech lead' role in software teams, advocating for a collaborative, flat team structure to boost productivity and learning.
A guide to installing Python scientific libraries (NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib) on macOS 10.9, covering both Anaconda/Miniconda and manual pip installation methods.
A tutorial on adding GitHub-style hover anchor links to headings on a Jekyll-based GitHub Pages site using CSS and JavaScript.
Explains the Node.js error-first callback pattern, its standardization, and best practices for handling asynchronous operations.
Reflections on the 25th anniversary of the World Wide Web and predictions for its future, emphasizing the importance of open standards.
Explains Microsoft Azure Traffic Manager, a global traffic routing service for applications deployed across multiple regions.
A practical introduction to the philosophical and practical differences between frequentist and Bayesian statistics, with Python examples.
Explains how NuGet configuration file inheritance works, allowing settings from multiple config files to be applied to projects.
Explains how to replace traditional .NET timers with Reactive Extensions (Rx) for better control and simpler code in C#.
A recap of Mozilla's Firefox OS announcements and new Web API developments from Mobile World Congress 2014.
Neckbeard Republic's Python screencasts, previously a paid subscription service, are now completely free for everyone.
A developer explains how to fix the 'ImportError: No module named resource_rc' error when using PyQt and Qt Designer.
A comprehensive guide to performing SQLite database operations in Python using the sqlite3 module, from setup to queries.
A discussion on the pitfalls of premature optimization in JavaScript, advocating for readable and maintainable code over micro-optimizations.
Explores how a researcher's publication behavior influences the likelihood principle and statistical inference for other scientists.
A guide to solving common errors when using py2exe to compile Python scripts into Windows executables, focusing on PyQt projects.
A developer's journey from skepticism to appreciation for the CSS Values and Units module, focusing on calc(), rem units, and the Myth preprocessor.
Explains Microsoft Azure Service Bus, a PaaS for asynchronous messaging, system integration, and mobile push notifications.
A review of the kod.io developer conference in Linz, covering talks on support, CSS, command-line tools, and AngularJS.
A technical guide on using SQL window functions, specifically LAG, to calculate month-over-month revenue growth percentages for SaaS or recurring billing analysis.
