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You might not need a WebSocketBefore I begin, I want to say that WebSockets are great. I’ve even implemented RFC 6455 myself in Zurl and Pushpin, which are used by the Fanout.io service. Fanout.io also supports WebSockets via its XMPP-FTW interface using Primus.
“Visitors”: between Big Data and CRMIf you’re a media company, or a publisher, and you look at “Big Data”, chances are you’re not talking about something like the 25 Petabytes produced annually by the Large Hadron Collider.
Biography of a Cypherpunk, and How Cryptography Affects Your LifeFor a little over two years, I have been on a strange odyssey into the heart of Linux, and I think now is a good time to summarize that journey for some readers that haven’t followed every step, and to answer some questions that it has opened.
The Future of C#The Microsoft Managed Languages team has been focused on rebuilding the VB and C# compilers and editing experiences as part of Project "Roslyn". This effort has paved the way for these languages to continue evolving for many years to come.
The Myth of Schema-lessI have grown increasingly frustrated with the world as people have become more and more convinced that "schema-less" is actually a feature to be proud of (or even exists).
What is a Full Stack developer?Is it reasonable to expect mere mortals to have mastery over every facet of the development stack? Probably not, but Facebook can ask for it. I was told at OSCON by a Facebook employee that they only hire ‘Full Stack’ developers. Well, what does that mean?
Google Video Quality ReportUsers on YouTube HD Verified networks should expect smooth playback most of the time when watching high-definition YouTube videos (720p and above). If you're experiencing issues playing your video, try these troubleshooting tips.
How Etsy Deploys More Than 50 Times a DayDaniel Schauenberg described at the last QCon London how Etsy, renowned for its DevOps and Continuous Delivery practices, does 50 deploys/day.
10 Most Common JavaScript MistakesToday, JavaScript is at the core of virtually all modern web applications.
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.