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A “virtual private network” is a way to keep your data secure, whether your on a dedicated 4G tether or connected to Starbuck’s free wireless. Traffic from your machine is encrypted at the machine, sent to a remote (trusted) server, decrypted, and proxied to the real network target.
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I’ve been without reliable Internet for 2 days; it’s been a hugely revealing experience.
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Whenever I try to explain unit testing to another developer, I refer to the “smallest unit of work” that’s possible to test.
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WordPress’ password creation/verification system is pluggable (meaning you can replace it with your own implementation). Before you do so, though, you should understand what’s already implemented and why.
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Today is a great opportunity for me to sit and reflect on whether or not my attempts at integrity, intentionality, and honesty have paid off.
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I’ve worked with a fair number of start ups during my career. An entrepreneurial founder is an amazing individual.
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Is JavaScript capable of powering more than just websites?
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Do you have an unrequested patch lying around somewhere? Put it on Trac; you might be surprised by the response!
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What if a visitor uploads a file that’s too large for your system to handle?
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The biggest reason I enjoy fiction is for the social commentary of the stories.