I read over a recent post on load splitting, that got me thinking about code I’ve written over the years – how to divide the work between many resources, keeping in account how much each can ‘handle’? For example, if … Continue reading
Category Archives: Programming
A WordPress Visitor Counter, Redux
Important note: This counter has been revamped into a WordPress plugin widget for your sidebar – get it now at ActiveBlogging On my other site a long time ago I discussed adding a counter to your WordPress blog. And left … Continue reading
Not So Random Image Rotation in PHP (…for HTML) – The Sequel
A long time ago, I wrote code to randomly rotate images, and submitted to SitePoint, and they published it. I finally decided to post it here – and include some questions I’ve gotten over the last few years: Can I … Continue reading
Why is Software so Complicated? Part 5 – YOU!
An article appeared awhile back quoting Nathan Myhrvold, the former Chief Technology Office for Microsoft. Nathan has been involved with the company for many years, and has guided many significant projects, not the least of which being Excel and Word. … Continue reading
Why is Software so Complicated? Part 4 – Impatience
Every one reading these words has no doubt worried over a problem or two until the answer has become clear. Generally, the best answers are the simpler ones, primarily because we’ve done some thinking, and gotten rid of the unimportant … Continue reading
Why Is Software So Complicated? Part 3 – Legacy Software
Few programs emerge full-grown and ready to take on the world. It’s a standing joke in the industry to never expect perfection before Version 3.0 – and don’t even think of using version 1.0! Getting software ready involves some compromises, … Continue reading