Paddy3118 wrote about partitioning elements in the same way a Venn diagram does. So, if we have sets A, B and C, the partitions are which is perfectly good: the explicit manipulation of index numbers is a little inelegant, perhaps.
Why mobile web apps are slowI’ve had an unusual number of interesting conversations spin out of my previous article documenting that mobile web apps are slow. This has sparked some discussion, both online and IRL. But sadly, the discussion has not been as… fact-based as I would like.
Better on the inside: under the hood of Windows 8Windows 8's most obvious—and most divisive—new feature is its user interface. However, it would be a mistake to think that the user interface is the only thing that's new in Windows 8: there's a lot that's changed behind the scenes, too.
Windows Timer Resolution: Megawatts WastedThe default timer resolution on Windows is 15.6 ms – a timer interrupt 64 times a second. When programs increase the timer frequency they increase power consumption and harm battery life.
What do you like about the Singleton Pattern?My initial response was, with a smile, "Seriously? Removing it from codebases." It elicited a small chuckle, but also a rephrasing. "Yes, but, when would you use one?" my interviewer replied.
New Techniques Obfuscate, Optimize SQL Injection AttacksSQL injection attacks already stand as one of the most effective means hackers use to break into enterprise database infrastructures today.
Comparing the Timer Classes in the .NET Framework Class LibraryAlex Calvo Code download available at: TimersinNET.exe (126 KB)Browse the Code Online This article assumes you're familiar with C# SUMMARY Timers often play an important role in both client applications and server-based components (including Windows services).
The Self-Pipe Trick ExplainedRubySourceThe self-pipe trick is a cool Unix hack. It’s a great example of combining some simple building blocks into a reliable solution. This article will help you wrap your head around it, building up an understanding of Unix signals, pipes, and IO multiplexing in the process.
The Psychology of C# AnalysisOur C# expert Eric Lippert provides his take on the psychology of C# analysis, including the business case for C#, developer characteristics and analysis tools.
DONHODGES.COM - PAC MAN'S SPLIT SCREEN LEVEL ANALYZED AND FIXEDIn the previous article on Donkey Kong, we saw that the game designers built in a mechanism to prevent the player from ever passing level 99. After level 99 is reached, it repeats forever, never advancing to 100.
This Read-It-Later-list is just that, bookmarks of stuff I intend to read or have read. I do not necessarily agree with opinions or statements in the bookmarked articles.
This list is compiled from my Pocket list.