Unobtrusive Javascript
Keep JavaScript out of your HTML content with unobtrusive JavaScript. Here I show how Rails 3 works with this best practice. http://railscasts.com/episodes/205-unobtrusive-javascript
The Gunson Rules of Database Administration
It’s mostly a common-sense list of 10 or so dos and don’ts of being a DBA that I’ve realized over the years. It includes rules such as: * When someone says, “oh, just test that on the production databaseâ€, don’t. * Debugging and optimizing SQL is a fun and easy …
Douglas Crockford on JavaScript and HTML5
This video summarizes several of Crockford’s thoughts on JavaScript and HTML5 into five minutes. He has hope for HTML5, but he has issues with the way it’s being developed. He is concerned that there are too many security holes, and that “there’s too much kitchen sink in HTML5”, excessive duplication …
Introduction to Functional Languages
Luke Hoban, the Program Manager for Microsoft’s F# Team, presents functional languages.
ActiveRelation: ActiveRecord Gets a Facelift
This week’s screencast will be a hands-on demonstration of the new ActiveRecord finder API. Read the screencast’s related article
Solve the Challenges of Compliance, Quality and Cost in Software Development for Medical Devices
Software is fast becoming the differentiator for manufacturers of medical devices. The rewards available from software innovation are balanced by the risks and challenges of FDA regulation, stringent quality requirements, market pressures, and significant complexity. Balancing these competing interests requires tailored application lifecycle management that addresses the unique needs of …