Docker and Kubernetes
Lewis Coosner
2022-11-01
We hear a lot of talk about Docker and Kubernetes. Lewis explains how they fit into the world of containerisation.
Software and Tools
The Google Cat
Jacqui Coosner
2022-08-16
Easter eggs – not the chocolate kind – are undocumented features in software that the programmers put in as a joke or bonus. I share some of the Easter eggs in Google.
The counting system that doesn’t
Jacqui Coosner
2022-02-24
Numeration: the act or process of numbering or counting. Programmers learn about numbering systems. Binary, octal, decimal – these are all important in the digital world. But developers also use a special numbering system that defies logic.
The true measure of … anything?
Jacqui Coosner
2021-08-12
Furlong–firkin–fortnight (FFF): A humorous system of units based on unusual or impractical measurements.Also sometimes shortened to firkins per fortnight (FF). This week’s word is courtesy of Lewis, who actually referred to FF during his recent Object-Oriented Analysis and Design course.
Don’t Forget about the User
Jacqui Coosner
2019-11-12
I expect that, by now, every one knows about the importance of good user interface design. Every business analyst, every tester, every developer, every user, every manager. Every one knows how important it is to make it easy for your user to find what he or she needs. So why
Creating a Relocatable Apache 2.4 with PHP 7.2
Renier
2019-06-25
Several packaged versions of Apache and PHP (often bundled together with MariaDB or MySQL) are available. You may, however, want more control, or to understand how to create your own version. This document describes the process to create a relocatable (portable) development environment with Apache and PHP.