- Top Free Image Optimization Tools
Making your images load faster is extremely important for page load performance on your site. Here are some free tools to help you shave down your image size while retaining quality
4 min read - Sep 17, 2013 - Why Linux Mint is Awesome
Linux Mint is one of the most under-rated Linux distribution out there, yet it really does provide a lot of value, even for seasoned Linux hackers. If you haven't tried it out yet, you're missing out.
4 min read - Sep 10, 2013 - Common Code Smells
Code Smells are becoming the new hotness again. You may have heard the term, here's what it means and a few to look out for.
6 min read - Aug 28, 2013 - Dont Build El Caminos
The quickest way to disappoint everyone is by trying to please everyone and software is no different. Sometimes trying to make a one size fits all solution can get you into trouble.
6 min read - May 29, 2013 - The Single Responsibility Principle
There's a lot of genius in simplicity. This applies to many things in life and definitely in software development. SRP, or Single Responsibility Principle is one of the foundations building better software.
4 min read - Mar 20, 2013 - We're here to put a dent in the universe
The famous words of Steve Jobs have been ringing in my head a lot since my Dad passed away last week. He and Steve Jobs were not very much alike, in fact probably complete opposites. Dad wasn't much of a dreamer or rock the boat kind of guy, and believed in treating everyone with respect.
5 min read - Feb 4, 2013 - What is a Polyglot Programmer?
What is a polyglot programmer and should you strive to be one?
6 min read - Jan 17, 2013 - An Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
Today I'm going to talk about Object Oriented Programming (OOP). This is the first in a series of articles that will aim to teach you more about OOP and how you can use it to develop better software.
5 min read - May 31, 2012 - Setting up Linux: Use a Package Manager or Build From Source?
Should you use a package manager to install your software or build from source? I take a look at some of the reasons for both
8 min read - May 12, 2012 - Old G4 + Debian Linux = Dirt Cheap Development Machine
My story of turning an old G4 Mac into a sweet development machine
4 min read - Aug 15, 2011
Blog Articles
Here is a list of tech articles I've written over the years on a variety of tech topics.