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WordPress XML-RPC — MovableType API
Those of you paying close attention probably noticed that I neglected to list a couple of the MetaWeblog API calls last week. That’s because they’re duplicated by calls in the “wp” namespace, and I want to keep everything you can call with a “native” WordPress method in one group. Luckily, none of the MovableType API […]
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What Drives your Faith?
Years ago, I had a debate with a friend about the phrase “God fearing.” We were discussing the ides of forced conversions and whether or not they had the same value and meaning as willing conversions. My stance has always been that a willingly made decision is more heartfelt and sincere than one you’re forced […]
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WordPress XML-RPC – MetaWeblog API
As odd as it may sound, WordPress’ XML-RPC system is built on others. This makes sense from a development standpoint – why reinvent the wheel when others have done such a great job? But it can be incredibly confusing and downright frustrating when you start working with the WordPress API and have to turn to […]
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Investing your Talents
On Sunday, we discussed the parable of the talents in church. It’s one of my favorite passages of scripture, both for the uplifting message about hard work and perseverance and for the convicting way it reminds me not to squander the gifts given me by God. For those of you keeping track at home, you […]
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WordPress XML-RPC – Using the API
The most important thing to know about WordPress’ XML-RPC interface is how to send and receive data through it. The interface is turned off by default for security purposes, so when you’re ready to start using it, you’ll have to manually turn it on. Go to Settings » Writing and look for the XML-RPC option […]
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WordPress XML-RPC – An Introduction
I’ve seen a lot of conversations over the past two months regarding WordPress’ built-in XML-RPC functionality. What most of you might not know is that you can write to, read, and administer a WordPress site from anywhere. There are iPhone applications for creating and revising content. There are desktop applications for moderating comments. There are […]
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Motivation
Once upon a time, I heard myself utter the phrase, “I’m not paid enough to care about that.” Years later, a boss explicitly told me not to do something because, “you aren’t paid enough for that.” The other day, I was told to excuse a volunteer’s lack of enthusiasm and follow-through because, “he’s doing this […]
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A Manly Occupation
I was listening to a radio show the other day that claimed there wasn’t enough adventure left in modern society. The broad claim was that men needed some kind of battle to fight and some kind of adventure to pursue in order to feel like men. Unfortunately, modern civilization leaves us struggling to find a […]
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The Dangerous Allure of the GPL
I am a huge fan of open source development. From the developer side of things, it means there are limitless tools at my disposal for creating the next knock-your-socks off application. I can build just about anything with insanely powerful libraries of code that the big guys like Microsoft can’t touch. It’s an amazing power, […]
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What Bought You to Slavery?
Word of advice: Never borrow money to purchase a consumable item. Debt can essentially be lumped into two categories – rented debt and slave debt. Rented debt is what you incur when you borrow money to purchase a lasting good. When you borrow money for a house or a car. What you’re really doing is convincing someone […]