The article critiques the traditional approach to open source, arguing that simply making code public isn't enough without a cultural shift towards open collaboration.
A review of Stephen Hay's book on responsive design workflow, covering browser-based design, automation, and flexible processes for modern web development.
A guide to automating reprint requests in Gmail using custom mailto links, filters, and canned responses.
A series of short, philosophical stories (koans) about Git, illustrating its principles and commands through parables.
Critique of using print-centric tools like Microsoft Word for modern web content creation and collaboration, advocating for web-native workflows.
Explores using WordPress as a central collaboration hub for teams, extending it beyond traditional web publishing.
Author announces a new book on responsive enhancement, covering workflow integration, fluid layouts, media queries, and modern web development techniques.
A developer's personal experience adopting the Pomodoro Technique to improve focus, productivity, and combat procrastination in their tech work.
A critique of web design professionalism, arguing that poor client relationships often stem from the designer's own failures in process and planning.
Explains a Mercurial workflow using named branches to manage multi-language translations for a static site, detailing merging and conflict resolution.
Explains the 'Stable & Default' branching workflow in Mercurial for managing features and bug fixes in software projects.
A guide to the simplest Mercurial workflow, 'Branch as Needed,' for small projects, contrasting with structured Git models.
A guide to using Mercurial's MQ extension for managing patches and switching between changes in a version control workflow.
A response to a user's frustration with git's push command, explaining why direct pushes are rare and email patches are often preferred.
