WordPress is arguably the most successful “killer app” of the web in the last 10 years. Since it is written in PHP and has a history of security vulnerabilities, most “software brains” dismiss it as a toy. While it is … Continue reading
My first programming instructor told the class one day: “Technology is like floating on a river, and every so often you have to open your wallet and pay someone to stay afloat.” Partly it is nobody’s fault. Change is constant … Continue reading
As a software developer I’ve been involved in a number of equity conversations over my career. Mostly what you’ll run into is dreamers with no experience asking you to work for free while they waste your time. Occasionally you’ll encounter … Continue reading
After 7 hours heads down working on code the last thing I want to do is talk to someone. In fact, I’m probably so in the zone by that point I’d likely go on to code for another 1-5 hours … Continue reading
If you are using a sitemap.xml file you know you need to submit it to the search engines on a regular basis (say nightly). This is done via a GET request to each search engine’s ‘ping’ URL. Many of the … Continue reading
I have been told “there is no such thing as green field development”. While that statement is false for the hobbyist developer, in the business world it is nearly true. Those who code for a hobby or for pure enjoyment … Continue reading
For anyone interested in code, networking, and finance, Flash Boys is a real page turner. For me personally, with interests in all three, it sent chills up my spine. I could not put it down!!! Flash Boys is a fascinating, … Continue reading
This year I joined the sit-stand work environment revolution and I love it! When it comes to being a successful software professional, investing in the right tools is important. Many of us overlook ergonomics, especially our desk and chair. In … Continue reading
A few months ago I upgraded a client’s website to support Stripe along side the prior Paypal implementation. The result: sales are up slightly and about 60% of customers are choosing to pay with Stripe. VS. Quick summary: … Continue reading
Is the number of issues in your backlog into the triple digits? Angry customers, bugs that have you tangled in spaghetti code, the talking head just changed the spec AGAIN!!!… and now the President comes to your desk and says … Continue reading
