Introducing erc-track-score, an Emacs module for scoring IRC channel activity to gauge conversation relevance.
Explains three levels of adopting HTML5, from simple syntax changes to advanced features, for web developers.
Analyzes the debate between native vs. HTML5 mobile app development, arguing for web apps to reach wider audiences across platforms.
A case study on using Windows Azure's autoscaling and cloud services to handle massive traffic spikes for a sports event timing website.
A developer's critical analysis of the aging X11 protocol, its history, and the challenges of extending a decades-old system.
A technical guide on optimizing SQL queries with wildcard-prefixed LIKE conditions using indexed computed columns for better performance.
A critical analysis of using pure CSS for complex illustrations, arguing it's a misuse of the technology compared to more suitable alternatives like SVG.
A collection of session videos from QCon London 2010, covering topics like .NET, testing, scaling, and software craftsmanship.
Developer details converting the startup-notification library to use XCB instead of Xlib, including benchmarks showing performance gains.
A presentation on performance testing methodologies and best practices for Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE).
A guide on adding WebDAV support to Hippo CMS 7, covering setup, configuration, and project status.
A developer automates game idea generation by creating a tool that randomly combines words to produce 50 creative, one-line game concepts.
A developer reflects on delivering their first technical presentation, sharing lessons learned and tips for effective presentation writing.
A technical attendee's review of the 2010 RittmanMead BI Forum, focusing on deep-dive sessions and previews of the upcoming OBIEE 11g.
Argues for better scientific computing tools, emphasizing readability, reproducibility, and open-source libraries as crucial for research.
Introducing muse-blog, a custom Emacs Muse extension for building a personal blog, created to address the limitations of the existing muse-journal.
A game developer reflects on feedback and ratings received for their Ludum Dare game jam entry, analyzing scores across categories like innovation and graphics.
Explains how to implement extension methods in PHP, similar to C#, to add methods to existing classes without modifying them.
Explains the 'Stable & Default' branching workflow in Mercurial for managing features and bug fixes in software projects.
A slide deck presentation on managing and optimizing applications within the Windows Azure cloud environment, covering diagnostics, role communication, and scaling.
