Against Search
We've grown lazy relying on Google to deliver customers.
What You Truly Possess
Content you don't control on someone else's platform isn't really yours. Back up what matters.
Death and the Server
Server failures aren't bad luck—they're inevitable. Before you commit to that bargain hosting plan, ask yourself if you're ready for the consequences.
The Problem with “Beta”
Stop calling production problems "beta." If your service is live to the public, it's deployed—and you're responsible for what breaks.
The Giant Firebreathing Lizard Was The First Clue
Even Godzilla stomping through your PostGIS demo might not be enough of a hint that the data is fictional.
XML in the Real World
XML seemed like a good idea until it wasn't. Learn why one PostgreSQL design choice ditched it for simpler, faster alternatives.
Credit Card Processing with 4th Dimension
Preparing a talk on credit card processing in 4th Dimension for the 4D Summit. Follow along as the presentation takes shape.
Where’s the bouncer?
PostgreSQL expert joins the iPhone developer program and immediately regrets it. Now stuck upgrading to Leopard.
Home Again
The blog is back online with a custom WordPress theme built from scratch. Thanks to Big Contrarian for design inspiration and Eric Meyer for CSS guidance.