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I first learned to code using GUI-based tools on Windows. This included tools like TortoiseSVN for version control and WAMP to run a local an Apache/MySQL/PHP stack. It was a great introduction to programming, but didn’t prepare me for the real world. Why? Because production wasn’t Windows. It was terminal-only Ubuntu. That meant I was
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I’m going to revolutionize the way you host software on the internet! Follow along as I build in the open – starting with a private git server run by Forgejo and networked with Tailscale. Follow and stay tuned for more!
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I found a great job listing with Canonical. Despite my love for their products and experience in the field, after just the first interview step I’m withdrawing.
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I was searching Digital Ocean’s website for a specific product. I found it! Except, it doesn’t actually exist. It seems technology has just gotten dumber over time …
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Automattic faces a cease-and-desist letter over alleged trademark violations concerning WP Fusion Lite. But it really does look like their use could be classified as “fair use.” If not, any WordPress site using the .org repo is also in violation …
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The WordPress.org team has forked the Advanced Custom Fields plugin amidst a legal dispute with WP Engine, raising concerns about user awareness and security updates. Were they right to do so? It’s complicated, but likely yes.
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Yeah … the inside track of WordPress is a mess right now. I’m sure we all have opinions, so I figured I should log mine in as well.
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After nearly a decade out of WordPress, I visited WordCamp US and met with several hosts. TLDR: the state of WordPress hosting is stale.
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I reflect on my experiences in cybersecurity, emphasizing the challenges and risks involved in reporting security issues. I’ve had positive experiences, such as receiving a bug bounty from Dropbox, and negative ones, like a legal threat from a university. Despite occasional hostilities, I strongly believe in responsibly reporting security problems and advocate for compensating security…
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There is a great deal of value in surrounding yourself with people who don’t look like you. It helps you grow and build character. Likewise, there’s value in finding your tribe – people with whom you connect on a far deeper level. Go. Find your tribe.